Preserving NM News

The third annual Gila River Festival will be taking place September 13-16, 2007 in Silver City, New Mexico.

Carving its way through the United State's first designated Wilderness, the Gila River is New Mexico's last free-flowing river and one of the last un-dammed rivers in the entire Southwest. The Gila Wilderness and River offer abundant educational and recreational opportunities, glimpses into New Mexico's cultural past, star-gazing, natural hot springs, and much more.

The Gila River Festival is a weekend celebration and interpretive event focusing on increasing awareness and appreciation of the natural and cultural history of the Gila River. The event will include hikes, informative lectures, campfire storytelling, camping and much, much more.

For a full schedule of events, visit the Gila Conservation Coalition's website by clicking here.