NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service is putting millions of dollars towards deferred maintenance projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Key projects are underway in New Mexico.
For years, the U.S. Forest Service has been dealing with a backlog of maintenance and land management projects across the nation. The Great American Outdoors Act, which became law in 2020, has helped provide a source of funding to tackle some of those projects.
In New Mexico, ongoing and planned projects include fixing the Santa Fe National Forest’s wastewater system (with a planned completion date in December 2024), pavement improvements in the Carson National Forest (planned completion date in November 2026), road replacement in the Gila National Forest (planned for 2025), trail development in the Lincoln National Forest (planned for 2025), and others. Click this link to find all projects.
Overall, the Forest Service says the Rocky Mountain region is getting an influx of $27.5 million to address deferred projects. “This investment allows us to provide greater access to public lands which are essential for recreation, economic development, and community well-being,” Acting Regional Forester Steve Lohr said in a press release.
