Miller Fire

For the last few weeks or so the Miller Fire has been a major issue in the Gila.  As of now it has burned over 87,000 acres in the Gila Wilderness.  Smoke from this and other area fires hangs over Silver City, and the never ending winds are starting to be supplemented by hotter daytime temperatures.

According to a forest service news release, April 27, the fire is now 68% contained. The good news is that forest officials have reopened previously closed areas for the holiday weekend.  Open areas include:

• Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center and Cliff Dwellings.
• Grapevine Campground
• Forks Campground
• Upper and Lower Scorpion Campgrounds
• TJ Corral
• Woody’s Corral

Trails at TJ and Woody's Corrals remain closed due to the fire.
The Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness are still under stage II fire restrictions. 
PDF Map of closed Trails due to the Miller Fire
PDF Map of the Miller Fire