GILA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A fast-moving wildfire, known as the Trout Fire, is continuing to grow in the Gila National Forest, burning over 43,000 acres. As of Thursday morning ...

A wildfire on the Iron Mesa, south of Willow Creek, was reported around 12 p.m. Sunday and grew to over 900 acres. Snow Lake boat launch, trailhead, and Dipping Vat Campground have been evacuated ...

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 ...

Hot, dry temperatures and extreme drought conditions caused two wildfires burning in the Gila National Forest to grow prompting changes to evacuation levels on June 17. The Trout grew to 24,706 ...

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 ...

Gila National Forest is expected to have precipitation through May 7, according to the National Weather Service. Although recent moisture has aided suppression efforts, the fire remains active.

Both are surrounded by the Gila National Forest, a 3.3-million-acre buffer that is less restrictive in terms of access, which includes allowing cars. The mountainous region can be hard to navigate.

SILVER CITY, N.M. — A wildfire located on the Iron Mesa, inside the Gila National Forest, is now 901 acres in size and 0% contained. The fire was first reported around 12:00 p.m. Sunday.

As most of Angeles National Forest reopens, officials warn against ‘crushing the life out of’ plants in closed areas By Makenna Sievertson Published Jan 30, 2025 3:49 PM ...

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.

a wildfire currently burning about 900 acres in the gila national forest. these are photos from the u.s. forest service officials saying winds are pushing the flames to grass, dead and downed logs ...