SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of thousands of acres of land in New Mexico are celebrating a birthday of sorts. In 1924, on June 3, the U.S. government designated 755,000 acres as a “wilderness” ...

Apr. 21—Expert cyclists from around the world will descend on southwestern New Mexico this week for the 38th Tour of the Gila, a world-class event taking competitors through a grueling, 400-mile ...

In 1924, forester Aldo Leopold convinced his superiors in the regional office of the U.S. Forest Service to set aside thousands of acres in the Gila National Forest in southwest New Mexico as ...

Discover local treasures from West African drumming to solo theater performances. Don't miss the 'Journey Down the Gila' ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico is known for its beautiful outdoors. This year, one area is celebrating a century of beauty. “It’s really an honor to be a part of the Gila and part of the rich history ...

SILVER CITY, N.M. — While many multi-stage bicycle races have fallen by the wayside in the U.S., the Tour of the Gila is still going strong in its 37th year. “Tour of the Gila, right here in New ...

Jaguars will not be repopulated in New Mexico, after the federal government denied a petition by a conservation group that sought to use Gila National Forest for the species’ recovery. The Center for ...

It has been one week since the Trout Fire was reported four miles southeast of Gila, New Mexico with the U.S. Forest Service noting it is 11% contained. That latest figure cited by the National ...

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez on April 18 announced the reintroduction of the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act, which would designate approximately 450 ...

A bald eagle was rescued by New Mexico Game and Fish after being found in a pig pen, where it was likely attacked by adult pigs while attempting to capture a piglet.