Gila Wilderness, New Mexico

Welcome to the Mimbres Press of Western New Mexico University, the premier university press in the southwest region focused on the publication of scholarly and general interest books, journals, and other transformative works that exemplify the culture and heritage of the southwest and beyond. With a strong commitment to the exchange of ideas, diversity, and curiosity, we are dedicated to meeting the highest editorial and artistic standards that promote the values of inclusion, accuracy and justice.

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THE GILA 100

Jay Hemphill

An awe-inspiring journey across the stunning landscapes of the Gila National Forest. This photographic journey captures the essence and rugged nature of the nation’s first wilderness, showcasing the wonders that make the Gila a true marvel. From the mountain peaks to the meandering rivers and streams and lush valleys, every page is an immersion into this cherished American wilderness on its 100th anniversary.

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The Gila 100

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The Gila is a place of astounding beauty. Emerging from volcanoes, with its rugged peaks, free flowing rivers, tree lined ridges and night skies, the Gila is wondrous and enthralling. The photographs by Jay Hemphill capture this beauty. The Gila […]

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Embracing Ambition

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A Long Tangent

WHEN M. JOHN FAYHEE first arrived in New Mexico’s rugged Gila Country, he was a naive 20-year-old who didn’t know a javelina from an enchilada. Much has changed in the intervening half century. In this meandering memoir, Fayhee, with his […]

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Our Search for Meaning

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The Algorithm of I

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