Different years and different communities
New Mexico’s recent fire history includes the 2022 Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon incident and the South Fork and Salt fires of 2024. These events affected different parts of the state. Naming the location and date helps property owners understand the record without suggesting that one community’s experience describes every New Mexico landscape.
The 2022 northern New Mexico incident
The official June 19, 2022, incident update lists April 6 as the start date for Hermits Peak and April 19 for Calf Canyon. The combined incident became a major part of northern New Mexico’s fire and recovery history. Its records include both response information and post-fire recovery resources, which serve different purposes from current evacuation notices.
Ruidoso and Mescalero in 2024
New Mexico’s Office of Superintendent of Insurance records that the South Fork and Salt fires began on June 17, 2024, on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. South Fork threatened Ruidoso. The two fires should be identified individually rather than treated as a single ignition. The account documents the emergency; it does not test any particular pretreatment product.
Begin with your own landscape and responsibilities
Tell WTG whether the proposed area is around a year-round home, a seasonally occupied property or working land. Show current vegetation, access and nearby water features. Include any restoration work or restrictions affecting the site. Tribal, public or neighboring land is not part of a private treatment scope without appropriate authorization.
Build a proposal around defined areas
WTG can review suitable vegetation for planned Komodo ground application while you coordinate other property improvements. Ask what preparation and exclusions would apply, and confirm scheduling directly. Start with photos and your address; there is no need to decide that an entire parcel needs application before having a useful conversation.