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Gila, New Mexico
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Gila is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It is 30 miles northwest of Silver City, New Mexico. Its population was 314 as of the 2010 census.[1]
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History
Gila and the nearby town of Cliff were settled in 1884. The area was and is primarily a ranching and farming community. The local Gila Post Office was established on Apr 5, 1875.
Economics and culture
Services in Gila include: hardware store, post office, library, EMT and medical clinic, community center, senior center, library, and several churches. The library collection contains 3025 volumes. The library circulates 1539 items per year.[2]
Transportation
Major highways
Gila can be accessed via NM 211 from US 180 north of Silver City. Also, NM 153 provides access to Turkey Creek.
Points of interest
- The Double E Ranch is four miles from Gila, and is one of the largest working cattle ranches in Grant County.
References in popular culture
- Gila is the town where Michael Scofield has Sara Tancredi meet him on the television series Prison Break.
References
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- ^ http://www.librarytechnology.org/lwc-displaylibrary.pl?RC=37795, retrieved on 17 December 2008.
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