Updated Black Fire PIO Map – May 23rd ,2022

Visitors to the Gila region will now find expanded amenities at Woody’s Corral Trailhead near the Gila Cliff Dwellings, thanks to the installation of eight new 20-by-30-foot corrals complete with nearby water troughs. The upgraded site offers space for parking and camping, with many trails to ride and explore. This project was made possible through…

A contractor has begun moving equipment into the Chloride Canyon area of the Black Range Ranger District west of Chloride, New Mexico. The route was damaged by flooding after the 2022 Black Fire and crews are now set to start reconstruction. Crews will work on repairing 12 miles of Forest Road 226 and 2 miles…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: A small 1960 brass Forest Service badge was reportedly stolen from the Silver City Museum last week.  According to Jacqueline Becker, who is responsible for collections, the piece went missing from a mannequin after it was cut off the uniform.  The badge is valued around $100.  Anyone with information…