The Meadow Fire, Buck Fire and Trout Fire are burning in the Gila National Forest. The Trout and Meadow fires are consuming acreage just north of silver City, New Mexico, near Highway 15. The Trout ...

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Gila National Forest has issued a public safety closure order for part of its land and recreation sites threatened by the Trout Fire that is burning north of Silver City.

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This year marks a major milestone for the Gila: 100 years since it became a designated wilderness area. “We’re excited to be celebrating the centennial of Aldo Leopold’s bold idea ...

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the a statement celebrating the 100th anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico, the first-ever designated wilderness in the ...

A wildfire in that ignited May 4 in Gila National Forest reached 901 acres after warm and windy conditions caused rapid fire growth despite some precipitation in the area. The Iron Fire, 38 miles east ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico is known for its beautiful outdoors. This year, one area is celebrating a century of beauty. “It’s really an honor to be a part of the Gila and part of the rich history ...

SINCE FEBRUARY. WELL, SEVERAL WILDFIRES ARE BURNING RIGHT NOW IN NEW MEXICO. THE TURKEY FEATHER FIRE IN THE GILA NATIONAL FOREST IS NOW MORE THAN 24,000 ACRES. CONTAINMENT THERE, NOW AT 23%. THERE ARE ...

In 1924, forester Aldo Leopold convinced his superiors in the regional office of the U.S. Forest Service to set aside thousands of acres in the Gila National Forest in southwest New Mexico as ...

I was rushing up a trail in the Gila National Forest to see a wooden sign. Henry Provencio had to get back to his Forest Service office for a meeting, but he knew how much I wanted to see it, so we ...