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Pecos Pupfish Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat Designation Rule
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Pecos pupfish as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. They are also proposing to designate critical habitat in both New Mexico and Texas.
Fish/Wildlife Conservation/Management, Proposed Critical Habitat, Proposed Rulemaking, River/Stream Management, Threatened or Endangered Species, Water Management
24,000 sq. ft of the compromised roofing system is to be replaced, remove existing roof down to the deck, remove and replace existing gutters, and remove and replace damaged roofing system.
Minimal Impact New Mine Permit Application, Fire Rock Mine
The New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division received a permit application from New Mexico Humate, LLC for a minimal impact mining permit in San Juan County, New Mexico. The potential mining site is located in Township 21N, Range 8W, Section 34. Agency comments are due by 1/9/2025.
Review of La Plata and McKinley Mine Permit Renewals
Westmoreland San Juan Mining, LLC, has made application to the New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) to renew the La Plata Mine permit and Chevron Mining Inc. has made application to renew the McKinley Mine permit, both for a five-year term pursuant to the requirements of 19.8.13.1302-1305 NMAC. Both of these mines are in the complete reclamation phase where we are waiting on the ten year vegetation growth to occur. Some minor repair work is being done as required per inspection reports. No changes to the permit boundaries or operation and reclamation plans are proposed in these renewals.
This fiber route will be installed underground via directional boring within the roadside rights-of-way of ES Road 117 and Laguna Place. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented during construction. Bore pits will be placed no closer than 50 feet from wetland features and boreholes should be at least 5 feet below the wetland bed. All bore pits should be returned to grade and revegetated as soon as possible after construction. No tree trimming/clearing is proposed as part of this installation. Where possible, personnel and equipment should utilize existing developed areas (i.e. paved roadways, sidewalks, etc.).
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5-yr Review 38 Species
Request for new data on 38 federally-listed species by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to inform their 5-year species reviews. Includes fish, aquatic invertebrates, mammals, and yellow-billed cuckoo.
Biological Survey, Fish/Wildlife Conservation/Management, Threatened or Endangered Species
Proposed Listing of the Monarch Butterfly and Designation of Critical Habitat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), proposes to list the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), the iconic orange and black butterfly, as a threatened species and designate critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We propose to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species with protective regulations under section 4(d) of the Act (a "4(d) rule"). Finalizing this rule as proposed would add this species to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and extend the Act's protections to the species. The Service also proposes to designate critical habitat for the monarch butterfly under the Act. In total, approximately 4,395 acres (1,778 hectares) in Alameda, Marin, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Ventura Counties, California, fall within the boundaries of the proposed 2 critical habitat designation. The Service also announces the availability of an economic analysis of the proposed designation of critical habitat for the monarch butterfly. The Service is also notifying the public that we have scheduled two informational meetings followed by public hearings on the proposed rule.
Biological Survey, Proposed Critical Habitat, Proposed Rulemaking, Threatened or Endangered Species
Phase A/B study for NMDOT to evaluate alternatives for the I-40 Horizon interchange. This project is online research only, no field efforts are to be performed with this phase.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) is submitting a request for channel maintenance activities to the USACE under Regional 404 CWA LOP Procedure. The purpose of this project is to restore the Rio Grande channel flow conveyance, in order to reduce flood risk, and mitigate operational risks along the Middle Rio Grande. The project center is located on the Rio Grande at latitude 34.818413°, longitude -106.712860°, in Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico. The USBR is requesting authorization under Regional 404 CWA LOP Procedure. USBR proposes to remove approximately 96,504 cy of material across five bank lowering areas within the historic channel The project components will improve the channel conveyance by increasing the width (partial restoration to historical widths) of the river both on the west and east banks of the river. Excavated materials will be placed against the east and west levees above the OWHM. Other project components include associated access roads, staging areas for equipment, and spoils areas.
Modification 24-1 Application for Brie 1, Expansion of Permit Area
On September 3, 2024, the Mining and Minerals Division ("MMD") received a permit application from Miocene, LLC, to modify permit number MK039MN. The application requests the expansion of the Brie 1 permit area to include the NE ¼ of Section 3, Township 19N, Range 9W. This application is being processed as modification number 24-1 to permit MK039MN.
SANTA FE, N.M - The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on three oil and gas parcels totaling 1,261 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico. The comment period ends Nov. 25, 2024.
The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in August 2024 and is now seeking public comment on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. BLM will use input from the public to help complete its review of each parcel and determine if leasing of these parcels conforms with all applicable laws, policies, and land use plans.
The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available on the BLM's ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2033311/570.
The scope of this project is a general A/B survey that is a continuation of a previous project for a Traffic Study and Drainage Study for the corridor from the Highline Canal to Main St in Belen, New Mexico. This survey will be used to identify the need for road improvements including potential lane widening. This report will be used to adjust and determine priority planning and associated programmatic costs for the desired project.Further the report will be used to describe the existing conditions such as geometric deficiencies, ADA deficiencies, sight distance deficiencies, the existing right-of-way, and develop the primary need for the future retrofit project.
On June 26, 2024, the Mining and Minerals Division ("MMD") of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department received the document Modification Request to Permit No. GR009RE - Southwest Lampbright Waste Rock Stockpile Buttress ("Application"). This Application was submitted
to MMD to modify the Closure / Closeout Plan to include the construction of the Southwest Lampbright Waste-Rock Stockpile Buttress. This change to Permit No. GR009RE is considered a modification and has been designated Modification 24-1.
The purpose of this project is to restore the Rio Chama channel flow conveyance to pre-flood event dimensions prior to June 20, 2024, in order to facilitate San Juan Chama releases, reduce flood risk, and mitigate operational risks to the Abiquiú Reservoir. The proposed project will dredge within the river channel to restore the channel capacity to a capacity of approximately 1700 CFS. Reach 1 will start at NM233 and have continuous channel restoration for a length of 4.5 miles, 60' wide, and 4.75 deep. Percentage of sediment blocking channel is 35%, therefore the project will excavate approximately 169,472 cubic yards of sediment. Sediment will be removed from the channel and placed above the ordinary high water mark. Reach 2 will start below the Chili Diversion and have continuous channel restoration for a length of 2.5 miles, 60' wide, and 4.75 deep. Percentage of sediment blocking channel is 25%, therefore the project will excavate approximately 108,636 cubic yards of sediment. Sediment will be removed from the channel and placed above the ordinary high water mark.
The proposed installation will consist of the collocation of antenna at a centerline height of 55 feet on an existing 84-foot monopole telecommunications tower. New equipment will be installed within the existing facility enclosure in an 18-foot by 12-foot lease area, with an underground utility route including a new fiber vault extending 40 feet by 3 feet within the existing facility. Utilities will be routed underground east from the enclosure approximately 30 feet to connect with an existing vault. Access to the site will be gained from Yale Boulevard via existing routes.
On August 29, 2024 the Mining and Minerals Division ("MMD") received an amended application from Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Mining, LLC ("Tyrone") for a minimal impact exploration permit called Tyrone Peak. The application proposes to drill up to thirty-six (36) drill holes up to 2,500 feet deep on nineteen (17) drill pads, creating 40 acres of total disturbance. MMD is tracking this permit as Permit No. GR093EM. The proposed drilling sites are located near the Tyrone Mine (Permit No. GR010RE) main gate entrance.
AML Capitol Dome Abandoned Mines Safeguarding Project
Public Meeting:
February 7, 2024, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Mimbres Valley Special Events Center.
2300 E. Pine St, Deming, NM (Presentation and Feedback).
Public Scoping Comment Period:
February 7 through March 6, 2024
We are currently in the predesign phase for the construction of a modification to the
existing I-40 interchange at Thoreau NM. Currently a study area is being assessed to
determine areas which should be avoided to better inform design decisions. the project
would involve the construction of a new off ramp and road leading north from I-40.
McKinley County and NWNMCOG would like to study providing a direct connection to the
Prewitt Industrial Park north of 1-40. Prewitt Industrial Park is anticipated to bring industry
and economic growth to the region. Providing direct connectivity to the park will require a
Detailed Evaluation of Alternatives in the immediate area of 1-40 (Exit 63) to understand
viable roadway alignments and their environmental and socio-economic impacts to the
community. Our scope of work includes preparation of Phase IA/8, Phase IC and Phase
ID services per the NM DOT Location Studies Procedures.
Improving the Gallup east and west I-40 interchanges to improve safety and provide seamless access to and from NM118. Existing interchanges are inadequately designed and pose safety risks for residents and travelers. Improvements to the Gallup interchanges will support economic development activities including but not limited to development of the Gallup Logistics Park and the McKinley Industrial Park along the recently completed Carbon Coal 4 lane freight corridor, Gallup/McKinley super truck stop campus, autonomous commercial & mobility complex, commercial truck testing technology corridor, Allison Corridor buildout, expansion of the Gallup Municipal Airport including establishment of the Gallup Trade Port, rehabilitation of Red Rock Park including expansion of Hassler Valley Road, relocation of the Gallup Indian Medical Center, Rhino Health glove manufacturer expansion at the Navajo Nation Industrial Park in Chruchrock and hydrogen hub buildout and integration in Gallup, Prewitt industrial park and statewide.
Planning: Improvements to the interchanges are consistent with goals and objectives in the following regional and sub-regional plans: 2021 Northwest New Mexico Regional Transportation Plan, Northwest New Mexico Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan, Gallup Transportation Master Plan, Gallup Growth Management Master Plan, 4- Corners Intermodal Transportation Equinox, Gallup Mobility Investment District Report and Delivery Plan, New Mexico Mobility Strategy Plan, and Freight Related Economic Development Opportunity Study.
Development of a 43,000 sf warehouse with associated parking area. Construction is expected to begin in March or April 2025 and continue for a year. General construction equipment is expected to be used.
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