The Fix Our Forests Act builds on years of wildfire lessons

The executive director of Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors says proposed federal legislation will help New Mexico build on work done to protect the forests from wildfires.

By: Camilla Simon

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 789

Last Updated: 3 days, 13 hours ago

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New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment. From the spruce and aspen slopes of the Carson to the wildflower meadows of the Gila, its forests sustain communities, watersheds, outdoor traditions and local economies. They are also increasingly exposed to catastrophic wildfire risk.

As executive director of Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO), I have spent more than a decade working with Hispanic leaders across the Southwest on conservation and public …

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