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Pecos Springsnail 12-month Finding and Species Status Assessment Information Request
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting data on the biology of, threats to, conservation activities related to, and distribution and important habitat association features of the Pecos Springsnail to inform a Species Status Assessment and 12-month finding for this species.
Biological Survey, Proposed Rulemaking, Threatened or Endangered Species
On December 2, 2024 the New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division ("MMD") received an application from Michael Rutland to modify the minimal impact new mining permit for the Harding Mine, Permit No. SI025MN. The application for permit modification was assigned Modification 24-1 by MMD. The Modification 24-1 application proposed changing the reclamation plan for closing the shaft and permanent closure and termination of the Permit No. SI025MN for the Harding Mine, located in Sierra, New Mexico. MMD reviewed the Modification 24-1 application and deemed the application administratively complete.
This is a release from 2021 that we inherited from another consultant. The site currently has three SVE wells installed and the proposed work plan for this site includes installing an additional 6 wells.
EPNG Cedar Canyon Meter Station Project in Eddy County, New Mexico
Kinder Morgan proposes to construct a new meter station with an associated access route and gate.The Project may be located at the following latitude and longitude coordinates: 32.145413°, -103.879185°. The proposed Project facilities in Eddy County, New Mexico, will include the following:
1. a 100 x 100-foot temporary construction workspace to install a new pipeline metering facility; and
2. a 362-foot-long access road and gate off Pipeline Road Number 1.
The workspace and access road/gate will be wholly located on an existing gravel pad leased by Enterprise Products and will be used to construct/operate the metering facility which will be tied into one of its existing pipelines.
The Mogollon Project, operated by Summa Silver Corporation, is located in the Mogollon mining district, Catron County, New Mexico. This mineral exploration project encompasses over 5 acres of surface disturbance, primarily due to the operation of drill rigs and associated support equipment. The project activities are conducted under minimal impact exploration regulations and permit CA027EM, administered by the New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) under the state's Mining Act.
Timing and Activities
Exploration activities will occur during designated operational periods to minimize environmental impacts and align with stipulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Key activities include drilling operations, vehicular movement, and material handling, all focused on identifying and delineating subsurface mineral deposits.
Equipment and Materials
The primary equipment includes:
Drill rigs (diamond or reverse circulation)
Support vehicles and water trucks
On-site storage for drilling fluids and materials
Extent of Ground Disturbance
The project will disturb more than 5 acres of ground, including drill pads, access roads, and staging areas. Efforts will be made to minimize unnecessary vegetation removal and soil compaction through established Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Wildlife Surveys and Mitigation
Wildlife surveys and mitigation measures are integral to the project. Compliance with federal and state guidelines ensures protection of local wildlife, including raptors, sensitive species, and habitats:
Surveys: Pre-disturbance surveys for threatened and endangered species, as well as migratory birds and raptors, are mandatory.
Mitigation: Seasonal activity restrictions near critical habitats will be implemented. Disturbed areas will be reclaimed post-operations to restore natural habitats.
This project is remediating an area that had a pipeline leak. The impacted area is part of a pasture area bordered by lease roads. There was a total of 200 bbls of produced water release and 110 bbls were recovered. The leak took place in February 2023 and the client is looking to have the mitigation work completed in 2025.
Geophysical survey/ No details about timing, equipment, materials, extent of ground disturbance, wildlife surveys, and mitigation are known at this time.
Utility scale solar project on ~2,670 leased acres, ~1,644 are fenced. Wildlife corridors, setbacks from drainages, wildlife friendly fencing, and other considerations for wildlife are incorporated in the project design. A full Natural Resources Critical Issues Analysis has been performed on this site.
City of Lordsburg Special Events Center Rehabilitation
The City of Lordsburg, NM intends to complete renovations improvements to the existing Special Events
Center Building located at 313 W. 2nd Street in Lordsburg, NM. The City of Lordsburg Special Events Center
Phase 1 Improvements project will be constructed on property owned by the City of Lordsburg. The
proposed project area is located within Township 22 South, Range 18 West, Section 32. The approximate
latitude and longitude coordinates are - 32 degrees 21 minutes 2.67 seconds N, 108 degrees 43 minutes
00.97 seconds W.
The proposed improvements will consist of design, construct, and renovate/remodel an existing 12,750
square foot building (approx.) that serves the residents of the City of Lordsburg and Hidalgo County as the
Special Events Center utilized by the entire community for various functions. Improvements will consist
of the following:
(1) ADA and Electrical Upgrades - renovate the current non-ADA compliant men's and women's
restrooms (1 each); install slip resistant flooring (approximately 840 Sq. Ft. in the lobby and 1,287
Sq. ft. in the rest of the area of work (i.e. restrooms, vestibule, corridors); upgrade fire alarm
system and panel to meet current fire codes and exiting requirements; upgrade the electrical
service to accommodate the new refrigerated air system improvements.
(2) Kitchen Upgrades - replace existing exhaust hood over the cooking line; install a new makeup air
unit for the new HVAC system to meet current codes; install a fire suppression system adequate
for the size of the new hood; replace existing kitchen equipment; replace approximately 535 Sq.
ft. of flooring; replace approximately 36 linear feet of existing cabinets; replace existing
countertop; replace existing lighting with new fixtures; replace approximately 2,662 Sq. ft. of
ceiling materials.
(3) HVAC Upgrades and Roof Repair - replace existing evaporative coolers and gas furnaces with
new refrigerated cooling units and integral gas furnaces to include ductwork; new electrical
service would be run to approximately four (4) new refrigerated air units as well as gas; roof repair
would entail inspecting the existing metal roof and repairing joints and overlaps and coating the
metal panels.
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