Silver City, NM, November 21, 2017—For Immediate Release. All Gila National Forest offices and ranger stations will be closed on Thursday, November 23. Regular business hours will resume Friday, November 24.

Despite the office closure, fire personnel, law enforcement officers, and recreation staff will be on-duty on the holiday for the safety of visitors.

Know Before You Go. Check the weather for the specific part of the forest you will be visiting at http://www.weather.gov/epz/. Remember to practice good campfire safety and respect your public lands by packing out your trash.

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila