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

Gila Wilderness 100 – Celebrate the Centennial

Silver City Silver City, NM

Celebrate 100 years of Gila Wilderness with those who hold it dear. Join us the morning and afternoon for a family friendly event featuring live music, art, interactive games, and a crosscut competition.

Gila Centennial Botany Field Trips

Gila National Forest New Mexico

Gila Native Plant Society is celebrating the Gila Wilderness Centennial with three botany field trips. Saturday, May 25 John Gorey Willow Creek/Iron Creek in the Mogollons Wednesday, May 29 Bill Norris / Russ Kleinman West Fork of the Gila River Sunday, June 2 Don Graves / Elroy Limmer Sapillo Creek in Spring Canyon