Truth or Consequences, NM, July 9, 2025—Phone service has been interrupted to the Black Range Ranger District since Tuesday, July 8, with the office unable to receive phone calls. The cause of service interruption and timeline for restoring phone service are unknown.

Visitors seeking information can stop by the Black Range district office in person from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or if out of area, you can email the Black Range front desk staff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions. General information about the Black Range Ranger District is available on our website at Black Range District. Information about area closures and other safety alerts can be found at Gila National Forest Alerts. Alternately, contact Gila National Forest Supervisor's Office at 575-388-8201 for other needs or information.

About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.