Public Comment Letters

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Comment Title Description Search Terms Date Final Comment Letter
Southline Transmission Line Project The Southline Transmission Line Project consists of two primary sections: 1) New Build and 2) Upgrade. The New Build section will include a new double-circuit 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will start at the Afton Generating Station, located approximately 12 miles southwest of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and travels 219.4 miles west along a 200-foot-wide right-of-way (ROW) to the Apache Generating Station located nearly 12 miles to the southwest of Willcox, Arizona. For the Upgrade section, the existing Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) 115-kV transmission lines will be upgraded to a double-circuit 230-kV transmission lines from the Apache Generating Station that travels 56.2 miles west along a 150-foot-wide ROW to the Vail Substation in Tucson, Arizona. The project previously had a FEIS and BO; however, the project has changed some and has new ownership (Grid United is the current owner). Therefore, SWCA is investigating the need for reinitiation of Section 7 Consultation with the USFWS, including (1) if any new impacts to species previously conducted; (2) new effects to newly listed species and/or critical habitats; or (3) any new candidate, proposed species, or proposed critical habitats need to be addressed. The BLM is the lead federal agency on the New Build portion and WAPA is the lead federal agency on the Upgrade portion. Proposed Action, Transmission Line 2025-04-23 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4457.pdf
Melrose RFP Request for proposal; testing NM-ERT for potential listed species. Solar Energy 2025-04-23 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4458.pdf
Xcel Lynchsubstation expansion project Exploratory substation expansion 2025-04-22 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4455.pdf
Xcel Kiowa Expansion Project Exploratory substation expansion 2025-04-22 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4454.pdf
BOYD STATE #001 - Reclamation - Exploratory Exploratory - Pad Reclamation 2025-04-22 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4453.pdf
Solar Project2 solar project Proposed Action, Solar Energy 2025-04-22 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4452.pdf
Navajo Lake State Park Riparian Restoration/Management Plan Design Office (DO) is assisting New Mexico State Parks (NMSP)with the development of the Navajo Lake State Park Master Plan. The project area is shown below and includes a 4,566-acre portion of the Navajo Lake State Park along the San Juan River Corridor, downstream of Navajo Dam. The corridor is popular for fishing and recreation and includes 4.3 miles of Special Trout Waters (known as Red Chili Waters). In November 2022, the Design Office (DO) team (which included Otak and MASS Design) prepared a Draft Existing Conditions and Issues report. Other early consulting support was provided by WestLand Resources (from Tucson, AZ) and reportedly included habitat and cultural surveys (not yet reviewed by Biohabitats). Since that time, DO has been involved in designing improvements in two locations -Texas Hole Day Use Area and Crusher Hole Day Use and Campground Area. The Crusher Hole area has identified invasive species issues (Tamarisk) and the Texas Hole area includes a sediment retention basin which was identified in 2022 as needing long-term planning to address sediment management and a potential strategy for upstream restoration. Proposed Action 2025-04-21 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4408.pdf
Kozoll Davis Ranch The Property consists of approximately 35.85 acres of deeded land in Sandoval County, New Mexico. The Property, known as the Kozoll-Davis Ranch is located approximately four miles from the Village of Cuba, Sandoval County, central New Mexico. There are two parcels within the Kozoll-Davis Ranch deeded lands that will be encumbered as one whole, unsubdividable property under the terms of the Conservation Easement. Conservation Easement 2025-04-21 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4343.pdf
Review Area There is no project. Preliminary early planning. I am seeking species list for identified review area. Proposed Action 2025-04-21 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4344.pdf
Mentmore Natural Resources Survey A quick species list to determine what potential species of interest could occur in this project area Proposed Action 2025-04-17 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4340.pdf
Jones Coal Mine Fire Mitigation Natural resources survey and biological evaluation for planned coal seam fire mitigations at the Jones Coal Mine in northwest New Mexico. Biological Survey, Fire Management, Mine Wildlife Survey, Proposed Action 2025-04-17 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4484.pdf
Solar project solar project within the Project Area, preliminary analysis. photovoltaic solar farm, no timeline is available. Wildlife surveys will be done. Proposed Action, Solar Energy 2025-04-17 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4451.pdf
FMI Tyrone Mine Exploration Rare plant surveys ahead of planned exploratory drilling for expansion of Tyrone mine. Consultant to assist FMI with surveys. FMI planning 100x100 drilling pads with some new roads. Proposed Action 2025-04-17 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4439.pdf
Exploratory North Alamito Unit Liquids Gathering Project Exploratory review O&G 2025-04-16 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4405.pdf
Dolores Gulch Mine Feature Fencing project The New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program (AML) proposes to safeguard and mitigate safety issues identified at the Dolores Gulch mine site, an abandoned gold mine located in Section 14, T21S, R25E, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) consists of approximately 0.5 total acres and is located 2.5 miles southeast of Cerrillos, NM (Figure 1). The land the APE is on is privately owned by Praising Earth, LLC. With funding from the USDI Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), AML proposes to implement mine safeguarding (perimeter fence) of the single feature located on private land. AML is authorized by the landowner to conduct mine mitigation and safeguarding work through an infinite time period, including entry and use of specific tracts of land owned by Praising Earth, LLC. pursuant to a signed EMNRD AML right of entry form. Fencing 2025-04-16 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4385.pdf
Dolores Gulch Mine Feature Fencing project The New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program (AML) proposes to safeguard and mitigate safety issues identified at the Dolores Gulch mine site, an abandoned gold mine located in Section 14, T21S, R25E, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) consists of approximately 21 total acres and is located 2.5 miles southeast of Cerrillos, NM (Figure 1). The land the APE is on is privately owned by Praising Earth, LLC. With funding from the USDI Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), AML proposes to implement mine safeguarding (perimeter fence) of the single feature located on private land. AML is authorized by the landowner to conduct mine mitigation and safeguarding work through an infinite time period, including entry and use of specific tracts of land owned by Praising Earth, LLC. pursuant to a signed EMNRD AML right of entry form. Proposed Action 2025-04-16 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4382.pdf
Vero Special Habitat Designation Vero Transmission Line 2025-04-16 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4373.pdf
Vero Special Habitat Designation Vero Important Areas Transmission Line 2025-04-16 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4372.pdf
Area 16 Arevon Energy (Arevon) to support the development of the TG16 Solar and Storage Project (Project) a 371MWac PV and 371MWac BESS project located in Socorro County, New Mexico. We understand the challenges associated with a project of this type and know that ERM is the right partner for the job to reach a December 30, 2030 Commercial Operation Date (COD). ERM's team structure and approach have been tailored to address critical success factors, such as proposing a local New Mexico team of relevant specialists and permitted biologists and a management team that are prepared to prioritize this effort. We are excited to have the opportunity to help Arevon move this project forward with speed and care, and have identified the following ways we can bring value: Proposed Action, Solar Energy 2025-04-16 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4366.pdf
Area 19 Arevon Energy (Arevon) to support the development of the TG16 Solar and Storage Project (Project) a 371MWac PV and 371MWac BESS project located in Socorro County, New Mexico. We understand the challenges associated with a project of this type and know that ERM is the right partner for the job to reach a December 30, 2030 Commercial Operation Date (COD). ERM's team structure and approach have been tailored to address critical success factors, such as proposing a local New Mexico team of relevant specialists and permitted biologists and a management team that are prepared to prioritize this effort. We are excited to have the opportunity to help Arevon move this project forward with speed and care, and have identified the following ways we can bring value: Proposed Action, Solar Energy 2025-04-16 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4365.pdf
Village of Pecos - Equipment Purchases The Village of Pecos has applied for the RBDG Grant to purchase equipment and supplies for eleven rural small businesses in Pecos, NM. The equipment purchased will be housed at applicant's address then disbursed accordingly. Proposed Action 2025-04-15 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4440.pdf
Sagebrush Solar The proposed project is in the early stages of scoping. The known size of the project is approximately 2,300 acres. Details of construction are unknown at this time. Solar Energy 2025-04-15 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4471.pdf
Frank Adelo Pancho, Inc. - Equipment Purchase - Village of Pecos The Village of Pecos has applied for RBDG Grant to purchase food preparation, cold storage equipment for Frank Adelo Pancho, Inc., an existing business. Equipment will be installed in the interior of the building where existing equipment are located. The equipment are a 3-door refrigerator, Food warmer, 48" prep-refrigerator Proposed Action 2025-04-08 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4424.pdf
Gonzales Cattle - Village of Pecos The Village of Pecos has applied for RBDG Grant to purchase food preparation, cold storage equipment for Gonzales Cattle, an existing business. Equipment will be installed in the interior of the building and consists of; stainless still sink, Poly-top steel worktable, meat grinder, meat saw, vacuum sealer, and knives. Proposed Action 2025-04-08 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4426.pdf
Vigil Photography - Village of Pecos The Village of Pecos has applied for RBDG Grant to purchase photography equipment for an existing business. Equipment consists of camera, lenses, memeory card, stands, battery pack, Inkjet printer and supplies. Proposed Action 2025-04-08 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4430.pdf

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