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| September 9, 2010 |
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| Outdoors in Southwest New Mexico |
Are you looking to get out and explore the Gila National Forest, Gila Cliff Dwellings, City of Rocks, or one of the many other destinations that await in southwest New Mexico? Use the links below to find information about recreational areas in southwest New Mexico as well as conservation groups who are dedicated to the protection of our Gila Wilderness. |
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| Gila National Forest |
| Nestled in the southwest corner of New Mexico, the Gila National Forest offers a rugged beauty that is unique to the area. Rich in history and lore, the Gila is an excellent destination for anyone who appreciates the outdoors. |
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| Gila Cliff Dwellings |
| Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse of the homes and lives of the people of the Mogollon culture who lived in the Gila Wilderness from the 1280s through the early 1300s. |
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| City of Rocks |
| Formed of volcanic ash welded together 30 million years ago, then sculpted by wind and water into rows of monolithic blocks, these incredible rock formations give City of Rocks its name. |
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| CD Trail Alliance |
| The Continental Divide Trail Alliance (CDTA) is a 501-c(3) nonprofit organization with nearly 3,000 members working to increase public involvement, volunteer commitment and private sector support on the Continental Divide Trail. |
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| Gila Conservation Coalition |
| Organized in 1984 to protect the free flow of the Gila and San Francisco Rivers and the wilderness characteristics of the Gila and Aldo Leopold Wilderness areas, the Gila Conservation Coalition (GCC) is a partnership of local environmental and conservation groups and concerned individuals that promote conservation of the Upper Gila River Basin and surrounding lands. |
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| Gila Resources Info. Project |
| Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) is a nonprofit environmental advocacy group that draws on local support and private foundations to promote community health and protect our quality of life. Despite our small size, we have taken on some of the largest challenges facing southwestern New Mexico. |
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