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Published: 08 September 2017 08 September 2017

Silver City, NM, September 7, 2017—The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District personnel have reopened two campgrounds. The Iron Creek Campground had been closed since July 31 due to flooding and the Railroad Canyon CG was being used to store road materials. NMDOT completed all road repairs and all flood debris has been cleared from the Iron Creek CG.

The campgrounds are:

· Iron Creek Campground, located in the Black Range Mountains off NM State Highway 152

· Railroad Canyon Campground, located in the Black Range Mountains off NM State Highway 152

Gila National Forest officials remind visitors that weather and conditions can change suddenly in the high country and to be aware of potential hazards in campgrounds and on forest roads.

Always practice these campfire safety guidelines:

· Clear all flammable material away from the fire for a minimum of five feet in all directions

· Make a fire only if you have a shovel and sufficient water to put it out

· Never leave your campfire unattended

· Do not make a campfire during the windy part of the day

· Drown your campfire with water, stir with dirt making sure all burned materials are extinguished. Feel it with your hand to make sure it’s out cold

· Every campfire will be put DEAD OUT before leaving it

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila .