The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration. Anonymous comments and comments submitted after the close of the final designated comment period will not provide the commenter standing for administrative review. Comments, or in some cases other expressions of interest, along with respondent's contact information, submitted during the comment period may be necessary to establish a respondent's eligibility to participate in an administrative review for this proposed action. Interested members of the public should review the proposal's information to determine the applicable administrative review process and the eligibility requirements for that process. The date of the scoping notice of opportunity to comment on this proposed action is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period.
During the 30-day scoping period, anticipated to start on Wednesday January 15th, 2025, the CAF is requesting public comments concerning issues and concerns related to the proposed action. Comments should be within the scope of the proposed action, have a direct relationship to the proposed action, and must include supporting reasons for the Responsible Official to consider (36 CFR 218.2).
Providing your comments at this early point allows the CAF the opportunity to incorporate your thoughts, concerns, and issues into the environmental analysis. The Forest Service will use scoping comments to help identify issues and alternatives to be analyzed in a Draft Environmental Assessment, which is expected to be available for comment as early as summer 2025.
Please submit comments to the Responsible Official, Amy Simms, Questa District Ranger, by one of the following methods.
Submitted comments should include: (1) name, address, and telephone number, of the commenter; and if applicable, the organization represented; (2) a heading or subject line of “Comments on Questa to Red River Trail Project,” and (3) specific concerns, issues, or suggestions related to the Project and the reasons for any concerns or suggestions. Comments received, including the names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposal and will be available for public inspection.
In addition, the scoping process will include one (1) public meeting during which comments will be accepted. This public meeting will be held on Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:30pm MT at the Village of Questa Council Chambers (2500 Old State Rd. 3, Questa, New Mexico 87556).
This Project is subject to 36 CFR 218 Project-level Pre-decisional Administrative Review Process (Parts A and B); hence, individuals and entities who submit timely, specific written comments regarding this proposed Project during any designated opportunity for public comment (including this 30-day period) may file an objection.
If you do not wish to comment but would like to follow the development of this Project proposal, please select “Subscribe to Email Updates” in the “Get Connected” section on the project website. If we do not hear from you, we will not be able to include you on the mailing list for this specific project.
Jessica Barela
