New Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire documentary examines centuries-old wounds

A new documentary from a Taos-based director examines New Mexico's largest wildfire: the catastrophic Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 1,673

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A new documentary — “burn, scar” — chronicles the humans at the center of New Mexico’s biggest-ever wildfire, from the acequia parciantes seeking federal help to restore their historic irrigation ditches to the federal Forest Service officials defending the use of prescribed burns in the face of sharp community backlash.

Taos-based director Hillary Bachelder said a chance encounter before the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire ultimately inspired the four-year long project, in which she reveals the …

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