Blue Hole Trail Project
Project overview map and activity callouts.
Funding
$850,000
HUD Community Funding Grants
Notice Date
Jan 23, 2026
Notice of Intent to Release Funds
Public Comment Due
Jan 30, 2026
Email comments to:
planning@santarosanm.gov
Project overview map and activity callouts.
This page summarizes the public notice and provides project images for community awareness. For the official notice, download the PDF.
Project Highlights
- Blue Hole / Park Lake improvements with trails, bridges, and supporting facilities.
- ADA-focused updates to improve accessibility and recreational access.
- Environments Review Record (ERR) available through HUD’s environmental review portal.
- Public comment period open through Jan 30, 2026 (see Public Notice below).
Key Dates
Notice of Intent posted
January 23, 2026
Comment due
January 30, 2026
Anticipated HUD submission
On or about January 30, 2026
HUD objective period
15 days following submission/receipt (whichever is later)
Project Images
Public Notice of Intent
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
On or about January 30, 2026, the Mayor will authorize the City of Santa Rosa to submit a request to HUD for release of Community Project Funding Grants funds to undertake the Blue Hole Park Trail Project in the amount of $850,000.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
The Environmental Review Record (ERR) may be examined and/or printed at Santa Rosa City Hall (9 A.M. to 4 P.M. weekdays),
and is also referenced via HUD’s environmental reviews portal.
How to submit public comment
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Community Planning and Development office: planning@santarosanm.gov
All comments received by January 30, 2026 will be considered prior to authorizing submission of the request for release of funds.
Objections to release of funds
HUD will accept objections for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later), only on specific bases described in the official notice.
HUD email: CPDRROFABQ@hud.gov
Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Contact
City of Santa Rosa, New Mexico
244 South 4th Street
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3404
How to submit public comment
Email: planning@santarosanm.gov
Reference: Blue Hole Park Trail Project