Public Comment Letters

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Comment Title Description Search Terms Date Final Comment Letter
SSW Gateway Park Site Development SSW Gateway Park Site Development project area is over 15.8 acres. There are multiple phases for this project. The project site will include earthwork activities on vacant areas located with the project site. This will include the clearing of nuisance vegetation to prepare for installation of building pads. The project will also include improvements on existing infrastructures such as the projects parking area. The project area will be kept within the property line. Vegetation on or near needed for SWPPP analysis. Proposed Action, Stormwater Management, Urban Development 2024-09-27 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3863.pdf
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Regional Special Use Airspace Optimization to Support Air Force Missions in Arizona The DAF is proposing to alleviate training shortfalls and address evolving training regional airspace needs by requesting that the Federal Aviation Administration implement regional airspace modifications to include: adjusting the times of use; adjusting the horizontal dimensions; adjusting the altitudes to support low-altitude training; authorizing supersonic training at lower altitudes; and authorizing the use of chaff and lowering the minimum release altitude for flares. The proposed action does not include the creation of new special use airspace or any changes at the installations, changes to land use beneath the airspace, or weapons release. Environmental Impact Statement, Military Operations 2024-09-25 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3740.pdf
Ciudad Lufkin Private Property Thinning Thinning to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Forest Restoration, Proposed Action 2024-09-25 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3850.pdf
Ciudad Watson Private Property Thinning Thinning to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Forest Restoration, Proposed Action 2024-09-25 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3849.pdf
Ciudad Vachio Private Property Thinning Thinning to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Forest Restoration, Proposed Action 2024-09-25 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3848.pdf
Ciudad Penkar Private Property Thinning Thinning to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Forest Restoration, Proposed Action 2024-09-25 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3847.pdf
Ciudad Doak Private Property Thinning Thinning to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Forest Restoration, Proposed Action 2024-09-25 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3845.pdf
Ciudad Hoffman Private Property Thinning Thinning to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Forest Restoration, Proposed Action 2024-09-25 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3846.pdf
Ciudad Leuschel Private Property Thinning Thinning to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Forest Restoration, Proposed Action 2024-09-25 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3844.pdf
Prosperity Structures PNM PNM is removing some structures and replacing some structures along the Prosperity Transmission line. Energy Development, Proposed Action 2024-09-24 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3823.pdf
Lea County Species List-Sept 2024 At this time, we are looking for general species list/potential resources of concern for pre-development site characterization study within Lea County. Timing, equipment/materials, extent of disturbance, wildlife surveys, and mitigation are TBD following future planning. As project specifics are nailed down, individual project details and information will be disclosed as appropriate in another project review request. Our current goal is to inform this level of detail through a higher level site characterization study of potential species/resources of concern in the area. Biological Survey, Proposed Action 2024-09-24 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3852.pdf
Barton Interchange Planning Study Parametrix is working with Bohannan Huston and the Town of Edgewood to make improvements to I-40 interchanges at Barton and Basset Roads. The project is in the planning phase. A preferred alternative has not been selected Proposed Action, Roads and Bridges 2024-09-19 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3828.pdf
Bassett Interchange Planning Study Parametrix is working with Bohannan Huston and the Town of Edgewood to make improvements to I-40 interchanges at Barton and Basset Roads. The project is in the planning phase. A preferred alternative has not been selected Proposed Action, Roads and Bridges 2024-09-19 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3827.pdf
NM 344 Planning Study Parametrix is working with Bohannan Huston and the Town of Edgewood to make improvements to NM 344. The project is in the planning phase. A preferred alternative has not been selected. Proposed Action, Roads and Bridges 2024-09-19 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3826.pdf
White Springs Wind Wind Farm project in initial planning phase. Just need a review of species, wetlands/water of the U.S. and natural resources that could potentially be impacted by the project. Wind Energy 2024-09-18 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3778.pdf
Minimal Impact Exploration Application, Creek Tunnel Mine On July 9, 2024 the Mining and Minerals Division ("MMD") received an application from Steven Jackman for a minimal impact exploration permit called Creek Tunnel. The application proposes to excavate an old mine adit, creating 1 acre of disturbance. The proposed project site is approximately 1.5 miles south of Red River, NM off Forest Road 485. Mine Exploration, Mine Permit 2024-09-05 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3722.pdf
NM State Trust Lands Phase 1 This project is an instrument similar to a conservation easement and is in the due diligence stage to prepare a baseline report for the property area. The baseline report details current conditions on the property related to conservation values such as wildlife habitat, cultural resources, watershed, agricultural uses, and scenic open space. The project is expected to close within the next year. No equipment or materials will be used, and there will be no ground disturbance. The project will have annual monitoring for adherence to conditions of the agreement. Biological Survey, Conservation Easement, Proposed Action 2024-09-05 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3804.pdf
Programmatic EA Weapons Modernization Stationing, Field Operations, and Maintenance, Fort Bliss Army Reservation, El Paso Texas Purpose of the proposed action is to station and field new weapons at Fort Bliss to enhance the Army's ability to combat and defeat advanced future threats, integrate new and existing systems, provide new training capabilities, and provide support infrastructure to soldiers. The proposed action is needed to provide infrastructure and For Bliss soldiers, equipment, and weapons systems to be readily available for rapid deployment to any contingency of operations around the world. Military Operations, Proposed Action 2024-09-04 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3798.pdf
Silver Stallion Wind Wind development scoping area Proposed Action, Wind Energy 2024-09-03 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3720.pdf
Hildalgo County Wind Development Proposed Action, Wind Energy 2024-09-03 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3729.pdf
Modification 24-1, Eagle Mesa Mine On May 13, 2024 the New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division ("MMD") received an application from Rammsco Operations, Inc. ("Rammsco") to modify the minimal impact new mining permit for the Eagle Mesa Mine, Permit No. SA009MN. The application for permit modification was assigned Modification 24-1 by MMD. The Modification 24-1 application proposed a partial FA release for reclaimed acreage (2.12 acres) and to expand mining operations (6.6 acres) within their permit area under Permit No. SA009MN for the Eagle Mesa Mine, located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. MMD reviewed the Modification 24-1 application and deemed the application administratively complete. Mine Permit 2024-08-30 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3750.pdf
Ottowi to Los Alamos East Make Piggable Ottowi to Los Alamos make piggable. Modify several existing sites to replace temporary trap connections with permanent pig traps and retrofit existing launchers and receivers for bidirectionality to allow in-line inspections tools to assess the pipeline. Oil and Gas Pipeline, Proposed Action 2024-08-30 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3714.pdf
Menson to Los Alamos West Menson block valve to Los Alamos West block valve engineering to make existing line piggable. Modify several existing sites to replace temporary trap connections with permanent pig traps and retrofit existing launchers and receivers for bidirectionality to allow in-line inspection tools to assess the pipeline. Oil and Gas Pipeline, Proposed Action 2024-08-30 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3713.pdf
NM14-149 Grand Slam Update New 90-foot monopole tower within a 20-foot by 22-foot lease area and associated ground support equipment within a separate 20-foot by 30-foot fenced compound. Power will be routed north then east within a 10-foot wide utility easement from the proposed lease area to an existing utility pole. Fiber will be routed south within a 6-foot wide utility easement from the proposed lease area to a proposed fiber vault. Access will be gained via an existing access road within a 12-foot wide access easement. Cell Tower, Proposed Action 2024-08-29 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3747.pdf
Rincon Arroyo Watershed Flood Protection Project No consultation has occurred for this project. The purpose of this data request is to build a preliminary list of potential species for each Alternative (A and B); additional review and consultation will occur later in the process. I have attached a PDF of the NRCS project website for additional public information as the application would not let me proceed without an attachment. Flood Control/Mitigation, Water Management, Watershed Plan 2024-08-27 public_comment_letter_NMERT-3753.pdf

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