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Published: 12 May 2020 12 May 2020

unnamed 8Silver City, NM, May 12, 2020 – The Gila National Forest Wilderness Ranger District reopened the restrooms and has set up a large dumpster at the Lake Roberts Boat Dock and recreation area.

Despite the open restrooms and available dumpster, district employees found large amounts of trash on the ground around the locked bear-proof trash cans, Charmin flowers and signs that people are not using the restrooms appropriately.

Here are some useful tools while visiting public lands while promoting stewardship:


New Mexico State Health Guidelines per the Modified Public Health Order effective May 1, 2020:

Law Enforcement will be out and actively monitoring usage, compliance, and social distancing guidelines. They have been issuing citation notices for failing to dispose of garbage, waste or sewage in the proper receptacles.

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/gila or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.