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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Fire Regime


A photo of a helicoptor with a bucket dangling from it used to haul water to a nearby forest fire.

NPS Photo by Barry Nielsen

Helicoptor and bucket used to haul water from the Middle Fork to the nearby forest fire, July 2003

Fire Management Planning Newsletter

Fire Management Plan - Final

Fire Information for Gila National Forest:
575-388-8271

Shell Bracelet  

Did You Know?
A shell bracelet found in the Gila Cliff Dwellings in New Mexico was traced to the Bay of Baha. Many other items indicate trade among the peoples of a large region including macaw parrot feathers, seeds from Mesoamerica, a buffalo scapula, and textiles from plants not grown in the area.

Last Updated: January 13, 2009 at 07:37 EST