Op-ed: Fixing the Forests Means Funding Them

This piece originally appeared as an op-ed in the Santa Fe New Mexican on July 12, 2025.

As climate extremes increase the intensity and frequency of natural disasters, Max Trujillo, a member of HECHO's Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council and a San Miguel County Commissioner, addresses a looming threat in our region: catastrophic wildfires in this timely op-ed.  With a unique perspective as both an elected official and someone with deep generational ties to the land, Trujillo advocates for fully funding proactive, community-based land management before the next disaster strikes.