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El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon its Monument Compressor Station Unit 1B located in New Mexico, in order to cut down on operational costs. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by May 6, 2025. There is no charge for filing these documents and the guidelines for participation are detailed on the FERC website. Documents related to this project are accessible online via FERC’s eLibrary or can be subscribed to for updates.

The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service are proposing to withdraw over 164,000 acres of land in the Upper Pecos River Watershed in New Mexico from being used under mining and leasing laws. This plan aims to protect the area's water quality, cultural resources, wildlife habitats, and recreational values. Public comments are being accepted before a decision is made, and a public meeting will take place in February 2025. During this time, the land may still be used for temporary activities approved by the authorities.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the release of the Record of Decision for the Approved Resource Management Plan for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in New Mexico. This plan, which replaces the previous 1993 management guidance, aims to protect and conserve the land's natural and cultural resources. It was finalized after considering public input and aligns with various legal and environmental standards. The new plan also adopts updates on the social cost of greenhouse gases and includes guidelines for a future travel management plan.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public comments on proposed amendments to habitat conservation plans for the lesser prairie-chicken in areas including Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. These amendments involve changes to incidental take permits following updated boundaries for the lesser prairie-chicken's range. The public and various government levels can comment until February 13, 2025. The proposed amendments aim to expand conservation efforts and permit coverage without altering the original duration or scope of the plans.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice summarizing recent Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received from February 1 to February 8, 2021. This includes details about a FEMA adoption of an EIS for a project in Connecticut and a BLM statement regarding the Crimson Solar Project in California. The notice also reports extensions and corrections to comment periods for draft EISs related to projects in New Mexico, Texas, and Idaho. All public comments and EPA responses on these projects are accessible through specified online links.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental document to evaluate the impacts of the proposed WT-0 Compressor Station Project by Transwestern Pipeline Company in New Mexico. The Commission is initiating a scoping process to collect public and agency input regarding environmental concerns, as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. The proposed project will involve constructing a new compressor station and related facilities to increase natural gas transportation capacity, with comments from the public being requested by March 5, 2025. Landowners may be contacted for easements, but are not required to agree; if necessary, eminent domain proceedings could follow Commission approval.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rio Puerco Field Office in New Mexico. Signed on December 23, 2024, this plan replaces the previous version from 1986/1992 and aims to balance resource use and conservation in the area. The RMP addresses various aspects like land use, recreation, renewable energy, and collaboration with Tribal Nations. It went through a 30-day protest period and a 60-day Governor's consistency review, resolving all protests and identifying no inconsistencies with state plans.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the Interior Department, has issued a public land order that partially revokes two withdrawals from 1928, which were initially set aside for the Avalon Reservoir Carlsbad Project in New Mexico. These lands, covering 335.25 acres, are no longer needed for their original purpose. As a result, the lands will be open for new uses under public land laws, while still respecting existing rights. This order will take effect on January 7, 2025, allowing the lands to potentially be sold or transferred out of federal control.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing a proposal to release 45.23 acres of land at the Roswell Air Center in New Mexico. This land, initially acquired through the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and the Surplus Property Act of 1944, is planned to be sold to ARK Prefab LLC for the expansion of their manufacturing business. The proceeds from the sale will be used for airport improvements to support civil aviation. Public comments on the proposal are invited and must be submitted by January 3, 2025.

Transwestern Pipeline Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking approval to build a new compressor station project in New Mexico. This project, called the WT-0 Compressor Station Project, would help provide increased natural gas transportation capacity. The estimated cost of the project is over $51 million, and they're offering the public a chance to view the project details and provide feedback by January 29, 2025. People can get involved by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene regarding the project.