Public Comment Letters

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Comment Title Description Search Terms Date Final Comment Letter
NEDU 620 Flowline The remediation of a flowline that is located in Lea County, New Mexico. Remediation efforts should be completed in 2025 2025-02-14 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4176.pdf
Chile Solar This site is being considered for a solar facility. Solar Energy 2025-02-14 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4171.pdf
A-18 Lateral 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. 2025-02-14 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4170.pdf
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. Oil and Gas Pipeline, Proposed Action 2025-02-14 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4169.pdf
Pipeline 1009 The cleanup of a pipeline leak in southeastern New Mexico. Remediation should be completed in 2025, and excavation is ongoing. 2025-02-14 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4168.pdf
Summa Silver - Survey Work Plan 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​​. Proposed Action 2025-02-14 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4167.pdf
Species Status Assessment for Rio Grande Shiner The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service request information pertinent to the initiation of a Species Status Assessment for the Rio Grande Shiner. Biological Survey, Threatened or Endangered Species 2025-02-13 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4194.pdf
North Hobbs Grayburg SA #23 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. 2025-02-10 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4140.pdf
AguaFria Pre Field SE Quad A simple species list review prior to a project that we are going to do field work for. This will include field review in early to mid February. Biological Survey 2025-02-09 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4210.pdf
AguaFria Pre Field NW Quad A simple species list review prior to a project that we are going to do field work for. This will include field review in early to mid February. Biological Survey 2025-02-09 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4209.pdf
Pinos Altos Geophysical survey/ No details about timing, equipment, materials, extent of ground disturbance, wildlife surveys, and mitigation are known at this time. Proposed Action 2025-02-06 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4121.pdf
NM 126 Cuba Fiber Line A simple species list review prior to a project that we are going to do field work for. This will include field review in early to mid February. 2025-02-05 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4178.pdf
Escondida Solar 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. Proposed Action, Solar Energy 2025-01-31 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4138.pdf
San Juan Mesa Repower proposed wind repower project. this project is still in the early stages of repowering, so details are limited/unknown at this time. Proposed Action, Wind Energy 2025-01-31 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4133.pdf
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. 2025-01-29 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4141.pdf
Tobleman Exploratory Exploratory Planning 2025-01-29 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4145.pdf
Daffron Property Stewardship Management Plan Thinning on 3 acres to promote forest health and fire risk reduction with little to no ground disturbance. Post HPCC/Las Tusas Fire restoration activities. Forest Restoration, Proposed Action 2025-01-29 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4155.pdf
Tortugas Site 1 Dam Purpose is to analyze flood protection capabilities against current dam performance, design, and safety standards via NRCS and NM OSE. Alternatives will be considered and evaluated through an Environmental Assessment. Dam Maintenance, Proposed Action 2025-01-29 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4157.pdf
Zuni Bluehead Sucker SSA, Recovery Plan, and 5-year Review Fisheries Management Division is reviewing the Species Status Assessment, Recovery Plan, and 5-year Review for the Zuni Bluehead Sucker. Planning, Species Recovery Plan, Threatened or Endangered Species 2025-01-23 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4126.pdf
Xcel Exploratory plant species Proposed Action 2025-01-22 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4154.pdf
Xcel Exploratory plant species Proposed Action 2025-01-22 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4152.pdf
Pecos Pupfish Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat Designation Rule The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the Pecos pupfish as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. They are also proposing to designate critical habitat in both New Mexico and Texas. Fish/Wildlife Conservation/Management, Proposed Critical Habitat, Proposed Rulemaking, River/Stream Management, Threatened or Endangered Species, Water Management 2025-01-17 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4116.pdf
Renovar Energy, Inc., dba Metal Mart Installation of an elevated ground Mounted PV System to offset energy costs of business. Project will encompass 2805 sq. ft, 165 linear ft., and (30) 3'x1' diameter holes for concrete supports. Proposed Action, Solar Energy 2025-01-16 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4123.pdf
US 180 Silver City Improvements Improvements to US 180 through Silver City to improve bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle traffic. Project will also consider a wildlife corridor to mitigate wildlife deaths. Proposed Action, Roads and Bridges, Wildlife-Vehicle Collision 2025-01-15 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4127.pdf
Crossroads-Hobbs-Roadrunner NextEra proposes to develop a 345kV generation transmission (Gen-Tie) line within an approximate 150-foot corridor (Project Area) in portions of Lea and Roosevelt Counties, New Mexico. The Project is located on approximately 2,470 acres on New Mexico State Lands (NMSL), NMDGF lands, and private lands in southern Roosevelt County and eastern Lea County. Energy Development, Proposed Action 2025-01-15 public_comment_letter_NMERT-4120.pdf

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