Gila Wilderness 100th Art Exhibition

Silver City Silver City, NM

Four Artists Celebrating Wilderness is an exhibition of paintings and drawings featuring four Silver City artists who interpret the Gila Wilderness in their work. 209 West Broadway Street Silver City NM 88061 Art curated by Paul Hotvedt Exhibit runs from April 4 - June 2, 2024 Hours: Open Thursday thru Saturday, 11 am to 5

Gila Wilderness Centennial Week

Silver City Silver City, NM

The Gila National Forest kicks off 2024 as a year of celebration of the world’s first Wilderness. The Gila Wilderness was designated on June 3, 1924. The USFS will host events and observations honoring all that is wilderness, in recognition of the centennial anniversary of the Gila Wilderness. Together with community partners, the Gila National

Gila Wilderness 100 Speaker Series

Silver City Silver City, NM

Featuring diverse and thoughtful perspectives from historians and local voices, the Speaker Series will explore the Gila Wilderness by examining its history and virtues, successes and shortcomings, and path forward. Events will be held the evening of May 29th and throughout the day on May 31st. Together with community partners, the Gila National Forest is

Gila Wilderness Centennial Film Festival

Silver City Silver City, NM

Thirteen talented NMSU students from diverse backgrounds were selected to take part in an immersive two-semester program. In July, 2022, the group spent 11 days in a field school in the Gila, making short documentaries about people living and working in the Gila Wilderness. Their films tell stories that reflect the unique natural, cultural and

Aldo Leopold Kids Fishing Derby

Lake Roberts Via NM 35 or NM 15, Mimbres, NM

The derby coincides with New Mexico’s Free Fishing Day, so licenses are not required. Lake Roberts is located in the Wilderness Ranger District along NM 35. It can be accessed via NM 35 or NM 15. NM 15 is a narrow paved, winding road that may not be suitable for trucks with trailers, advise using