Glenwood, NM, June 25, 2018—The Gila National Forest has issued Forest Order #06-18-010 Willow Fire Temporary Closure Order for public safety.

Forest Order 06-18-009, the previously issued order referring to Willow Fire Temporary Area Closure has been rescinded effective immediately.

All roads and trails interior to this boundary, described in the Forest Order and indicated on the attached map are closed, with the following exemptions:

· Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission

· Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty

· Residents in the area accessing private property via a restricted Forest Service road to the extent necessary to gain access to their private property.

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