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ACR II Solar Project
The proposed solar project would consist of ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays, electrical inverters (pads), electrical wiring, and above- and below-ground collector wiring. The proposed project would be located on private land approximately 6 miles northwest of Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, and would cover approximately 1,517 acres adjoining an existing solar energy project area. The proposed project area is mostly undeveloped but contains existing infrastructure such as access roads, fencing, and transmission lines, and a parcel with active cattle grazing. A site survey for T&E species and other sensitive flora and fauna in the proposed project area was completed by a professional biologist in February 2026. Design plans and mitigation measures are still being finalized for this project, but recommendations to reduce wildlife impacts will include conducting ground disturbing activities outside of migratory bird nesting season(s) and retaining existing vegetation and wildlife habitat features wherever feasible.
On January 26, 2026 the New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) received an application from Cibola Resources, LLC (Cibola) to modify the minimal impact exploration mining permit for its Cebolleta Uranium Exploration Project Permit No. CI018EM. The application for permit modification was assigned Modification 26-1 by MMD. The Modification 26-1 application proposes changing the drilling method to a mud pit system versus the previously used closed loop drilling. MMD reviewed the Modification 26-1 application and deemed the application administratively complete.
Exploratory report for species list. Timing, activities, equipment, materials, extent of ground disturbance, wildlife surveys, and mitigation are not yet defined. The purpose of this report is for exploratory purposes only and to obtain a species list. Exploratory report for species list. Timing, activities, equipment, materials, extent of ground disturbance, wildlife surveys, and mitigation are not yet defined. The purpose of this report is for exploratory purposes only and to obtain a species list.
Northern Natural Gas (Northern) owns and operates natural gas transmission pipeline systems and associated appurtenances in the State of New Mexico. Northern is proposing to replace an approximate 4,600-foot section of pipe along their existing 26-inch-diameter M820B natural gas pipeline at approximate milepost 12.12 via open cut methods. The M820B MP 12.12 Hobbs to Plains Pipe Replacement Project (Project) is located in Township 17 South, Range 38 East, Sections 35 and 36 in Lea County, New Mexico. Construction activities are proposed to start in June 2026, or upon issuance of all applicable permits, and last approximately 30 days. The Project is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under an automatic blanket.
Northern proposes to utilize one irregular shaped temporary workspace (TWS) measuring (10.35 acres) and two irregular shaped extra temporary workspaces (ETWS), ETWS 1 measures (8.03 acres) and ETWS 2 measures (3.03 acres), and one irregular shaped Staging Area measuring (2.14 acres). Access to the Project areas will be achieved using the existing M820B pipeline right-of-way from existing public roadways (Hamilton Drive). Project activities may result in up to 21.41 acres of ground disturbance, no ground disturbance is expected in the Staging Area. All Project workspaces were reviewed for environmental concerns centered within an approximate 43.43-acre Environmental Clearance Boundary (ECB).
Ground disturbing activities may include excavation, topsoil segregation, removal of existing pipe section, installation of new pipe section and ancillary equipment; backfill of excavated soil; minor restoration and grading back to pre-construction conditions; and seeding, as required. All ground surface areas will be returned to preconstruction conditions upon project completion.
This request is for due diligence for parcel assessment. Potential development is unknown to the consultant at this time. The project area is approximately 640 acres. We are planning to conduct a preliminary assessment of the existing conditions. At this time, there is no known information on the timing of activities, equipment and/or materials used, extent of ground disturbance, and wildlife surveys or mitigation that have been built in to the project.
This request is for due diligence for parcel assessment. Potential development is unknown to the consultant at this time. The project area is approximately 640 acres. We are planning to conduct a preliminary assessment of the existing conditions. At this time, there is no known information on the timing of activities, equipment and/or materials used, extent of ground disturbance, and wildlife surveys or mitigation that have been built in to the project.
This assessment was performed for the above-referenced project in accordance with Terracon project number AR267029 dated January 27, 2026. This desktop review was performed by qualified biologists but is limited and does not constitute an on-site evaluation of habitat suitability or presence/absence survey for a particular species by a qualified biologist.
Soil remediation will be conducted by excavation of soil with a backhoe. All excavated soil will be hauled to a disposal facility, and the excavation will be backfilled with clean soil.
Modifications to the “PNM Los Padillas” Telecommunication Facility (Site No. NM01445B)
To provide service in the area, T-Mobile proposes to modify a cellular communications facility once it is constructed by another proponent. The project entails adding equipment to an 85-foot wood pole. On the ground level, a new 80 square foot steel platform will be installed to support new equipment cabinets and batteries. A new generator will be installed on a new 8-foot by 4-foot concrete pad. The new equipment will be housed in a 400-square foot concrete block enclosure. Approximately 100-feet of new underground conduit will be installed to connect the new ground equipment to the pole. Work is expected to start in mid-2026 and take 6-8 weeks to complete.
Draft Environmental Assessment for the Rehabilitation of the Acequia de Chamita, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment for the modification and improvement of an existing acequia. Project entails installation of fiber-reinforced, concrete-lined open channel (800ft) and concrete pipe (300 ft). Project also entails a staging area.
Environmental Assessment, Water Diversions/Irrigation, Water Infrastructure
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