Natural Features & Ecosystems

Sweeping view of Wilderness area canyon, mountains and hills at golden hour.
Geology and Hot Springs

Learn about the volcanic history of the Gila

A photo of mountains with tall evergreen trees.
Alpine Forest

Learn about the forests that are in the Gila

A serene view of the West Fork of the Gila River, lined with lush vegetation on either side.
Headwaters of the Gila

Learn about the Gila river.

A grassy knoll atop a mesa hosts sparsely spotted trees with varying greens and fall colors.
Grasslands

Countless parks and meadows line mesa tops throughout the Gila. A roll in the grass sheds light on the importance of these peaceful places.

Soap tree yucca pokes through rocks on a cliff overlooking a dry wash below.
High Desert

Cacti, scorpions, sand and sun. This harsh environment, often thought of as barren, is actually teaming with life to discover.

A Gambel's Quail perched on a branch, its distinctive topknot feather pointing upwards as it calls.
Wildlife

A Gambel's Quail perched on a branch calling.

Last updated: September 13, 2024

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26 Jim Bradford Trail
Mimbres, NM 88049

Phone:

575-536-9461

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