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AML Red Point Abandoned Uranium Mine, Biological Assessment/Biological Evaluation
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), in cooperation with the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO), and the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Abandoned Mine Land Program (AMLP), collectively hereafter referred to as the "Agencies", are in the planning and prioritization stages toward developing strategies to remediate radiological hazards and other health and safety threats associated with abandoned uranium mines (AUMs) located on private and State Trust Lands (STL) in the Grants Mineral District near Milan, New Mexico. Public health and safety are the primary directive of the Agencies initiative and the purpose and need for this project is to safeguard the public from adverse effects associated with AUMs, including but not limited to dangerous waste piles, subsidence, vertical and horizontal openings, and contaminated groundwater, air and soil that do not meet the reclamation requirements under federal cleanup programs. Currently, the Agencies are focused on project development and construction/remediation at the Red Point AUM site.
The draft BA/BE documenting the Red Point AUM project area is enclosed for your review. The Agencies request that you review the draft BA/BE and provide any comments and recommendations at your earliest convenience, but no later than June 30, 2026.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has requested fish collection data for use in their 5-year review for the Arkansas River shiner. The USFWS Service included the Arkansas River shiner in a request for data that has become available since the last 5-year review for 38 species. These data are being provided in response to a follow up request from USFWS.
Biological Survey, Fish/Wildlife Conservation/Management, Threatened or Endangered Species
W26333-NM-1 UP PTC Carrizozo Subdivision MP 862.91
Union Pacific Railroad proposes the installation of a 60 ft. (overall height of 65 ft.) positive train control wayside monopole within the disturbed railroad right-of-way area. An existing bungalow will be used with no new trenching or lighting planned. Area of disturbance should be no more than a 10 ft. radius.
Communication Infrastructure, Proposed Action, Railroad
Located on private land in Torrance County, New Mexico. The Palomas Wind Project
is part of the greater Corona Wind North II Wind Project, consisting of up to
3,200-megawatts (MW) of new wind turbines, associated facilities, and associated 345
kilovolt (kV) high-voltage transmission lines located in Guadalupe, San Miguel, Santa Fe,
and Torrance Counties The Palomas Wind Project construction schedule forecasts
survey work continuing throughout 2028 with full construction activities commencing in
the first quarter of 2028 and concluding in the third quarter of 2029. The Project is
anticipated to commence operations by the end of 2029.
Modification 26-1, Summa Silver Mogollon Exploration Project
The New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) has received an application from Summa Silver
Corporation (Summa) to modify the Part 3 Minimal Impact Exploration permit for the Summa Silver
Mogollon Exploration project, assigned Permit No. CA027EM Modification 26-1. This application proposes four (4) additional drill pads located on public lands managed by the United States Forest Service.
Screening for future activities on site. Potential 2027 work, required equipment to be determined. Planning for potential wildlife surveys in progress.
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