One hundred years ago, one of America’s most consequential and controversial conservation ideas was born when the U.S. Forest Service designated a chunk of the remote Gila National Forest in ...
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 ...
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 ...
Elizabeth Hightower Allen's Introduction to First & Wildest: The Gila Wilderness at 100 illuminates that “in 1924, the Forest Service officially created the Gila Wilderness.” The term 'Gila,' however, ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Update: According to data from the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is now 77% contained, and is down to 482 acres in size. SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The Gila National Forest and Wilderness ...
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