Laumbach’s research revealed a 1746 map listing the nearby Alamosa Creek as ‘Gila de Pequeña,’ which translates to the Small Gila River, indicating a larger river of the same name existed.

In 1924, on June 3, the U.S. government designated 755,000 acres as a "wilderness" area. It was the world's first designated wilderness area, and now it is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

In June 1924, 40 years before Congress passed the Wilderness Act, forest managers set aside this area as the nation’s first protected wilderness. That’s why I wanted to see this sign.

In 1924, the Gila Wilderness became the nation’s first officially designated wilderness area. A century later, the U.S. has created 803 wilderness areas, spanning 111.7 million acres.

Jun. 2—SILVER CITY — While hiking a ridgeline trail, one's vision of the Gila Wilderness can be funneled like the wind between towering green hills and craggy mesas. It's a phenomenon that ...

The Iron Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness north of Silver City, was 100 percent contained as of Monday afternoon, May 12, fire officials announced in a news release issued Tuesday morning.

As the Gila Wilderness celebrated its 99th birthday on June 3rd, I reflect on its profound impact on my life and the community. The Gila holds a special place in my heart since joining Western New ...

Firefighters reported significant progress in their battle against the Daisy Fire burning in the Gila National Forest. The incident management team reported that the fire is at 46 acres and is now at ...

Last week, U.S. Forest Service managers approved a plan to shoot feral cows in the Gila National Forest from a helicopter. A part of the Gila Wilderness is now closed to pave the way for the ...

New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness turns 100 By Andrew Gulliford Fort Lewis College Friday, Oct 11, 2024 1:10 PM Updated Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 1:20 PM ...

Video shows rescue in Gila wilderness; 1 didn’t survive by: Laila Freeman Posted: Apr 14, 2023 / 10:05 PM MDT Updated: Apr 15, 2023 / 01:22 PM MDT ...

The plan calls for a section of the Gila Wilderness to be closed to the public starting Monday, and a helicopter will launch Thursday. The shooters will then spend four days looking for feral ...