SILVER CITY, NM, Aug. 31, 2015 ¡V For Immediate Release ¡V Gila National Forest offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Our offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8:00 a.m.
While visiting the Gila National Forest, be alert to quickly changing weather and the potential for showers and lightning. Flash flooding is possible any time heavy rainfall occurs.
Always plan ahead and properly prepare for your trip to the Gila National Forest. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. Remember that cell phones are unreliable in many parts of the forest.
Please remember that fireworks are never allowed on public lands. While there are no fire restrictions at this time, visitors need to remember to always practice fire safety and follow these campfire 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.
- Have a responsible person in attendance at all times.
- Never leave your campfire unattended.
- Never build a campfire on a windy day.
- To make sure your campfire is out, drown with water and stir with dirt, making sure all burned materials are extinguished. Feel with your hand to make sure it's out cold.
- Every campfire will be put DEAD OUT before leaving it.
Have a safe Labor Day holiday. For more information, please call the Gila National Forest at 575-388-8201 or visit the website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila/.