[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 6796]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-3562]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[NM-017-1430-001/G-010-G7-0201/7-21749I-LM]


Shooting Closure on Public Lands in San Ysidro, NM

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Shooting Closure in Rio Salado Riparian Perea Nature Trail.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Rio Puerco Resource Area 
is closing approximately 320 acres of public lands in the Rio Puerco 
Resource Area, located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, to the discharge 
of firearms (including black powder and antique arms). This action will 
provide the necessary public safety and will also decrease potential 
conflicts with recreational users. Unrestricted discharge of firearms 
in this area by visitors hiking the Perea Nature trail and the people 
that live in the village of San Ysidro in close proximity to the area. 
State Highway No. 44 has heavy traffic throughout the year which 
borders the east and north sides of the area. The subject lands are 
contiguous to private lands and in close proximity to business 
establishments and residential dwellings. Neo-tropical migrant birds 
and other birds are disturbed by indiscriminate shooting in the area, 
excluding the Rio Grande Retrievers. The Rio Grande Retrievers practice 
in the area with blank cartridges, which have no potential conflict on 
the visitors.
    The public lands closed to discharging of firearms under this 
closure will be posted with signs at the most prominent points of 
public access.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Notice is hereby given that effective February 13, 
1997, shooting on public lands is prohibited on approximately one 
section of public lands in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The public lands affected by this closure 
are described as follows:

New Mexico Principal Meridian

T. 15 N., R. 1 E.,
    Secs. 12, NW\1/4\, NE\1/4\;
Containing approximately 320 acres.

    The purpose of this action is to enhance visitors safety on public 
lands and allow the public to enjoy the nature trail and observe 
wildlife in the area free from the shooting hazard. This designation 
remains in effect until further notice. This closure order is in 
accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR 8364.1, and applies to all 
persons.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Jaramillo, Realty Specialist, 
Bureau of Land Management, Rio Puerco Resource Area, 435 Montano, NE., 
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, (505) 761-8779.
Michael R. Ford,
District Manager.
[FR Doc. 97-3562 Filed 2-12-97; 8:45 am]
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