Mimbres, NM, September 18, 2019 -- The Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District is pleased to announce an additional temporary fuelwood area available again this fall. The fuelwood Is cut and stacked in decks and is a result of the Gatton's Park Collaborative Forest Restoration Program.

You must get a fuelwood permit at either the Wilderness Ranger District in Mimbres or the Silver City Ranger District/Supervisor's Office in Silver City. The fuelwood is available at the Celebrations site -- adjacent to FSR 4078U, off the west side of NM Hwy 35 (between mile post 17 and 18).

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