This 1929 article describes the conference held by then New Mexico Land Commissioner A.D. Crile which was a roundtable discussion on the development of a conservation policy for recreational centers. The discussion included a refernce to the Gila Wilderness which is highlighted. The entire article is provided for context.
| Document Type: | Newspaper Article |
| Historical Event: | Parks and Monuments |
| Sub Event: | Establishment of Gila Wilderness |
| Origin: | Roswell Daily Record |
| Date: | July 16, 1929 |
| Author: | Not Cited |
| Permission: | Fair Use |
| Contributor: | Roger Zimmerman |
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