Hello friends,

 

The Calf Canyon & Hermit’s Peak Fire is the largest wildfire in New Mexico history at over 300,000 acres. When the fires first came through Hummingbird land on May 2nd, our entire campground infrastructure burnt to the ground. This includes our Sanctuary Yurt, Kitchen, Bathhouse, Outhouses, Outdoor Showers, River Yurt, and 50’ Dining Tent. We have had to cancel all summer programs and retreat reservations, our primary sources of income.

 

At this time, we need funding as we re-access our priorities and turn our attention to post-fire land treatments for the safety of our Hummingbird land, homes, and structures. Our efforts will not only support Hummingbird Community but also the surrounding community of Cleveland/Mora since Rio La Casa (the river that travels through Hummingbird) flows into the Mora River drainage basin. We have yet to see the full impact of this fire on our home. Often the rains, flooding, mudslides, and debris flow that follow a fire can be more destructive than the fire itself.

 

We have launched a gofundme campaign to help us hire the people needed to implement post-fire treatments and purchase the necessary tools and supplies to help mitigate flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows that could lead to potential flooding of homes, destroying structures, and washing out the road.

 

Prior to this massive fire, our watershed was considered one of the most pristine in the Southwest. Now it is one of the most devastated. Our location in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Southern Rockies) usually has rainfall beginning in June, with the monsoon season in July and August. The fire severely burned the watershed above us and now poses an imminent threat of increased mudslides, flooding, and debris flowing down the Rio La Casa, through our land & homes, and potentially reaching the broader community of Mora. According to the official burn report, the fire burned our watershed so hot that the ground has become hydrophobic. The probability of flash flooding is extremely high if we receive as little as a ¼” of rain in 15 minutes. We have reached out to several government agencies for support and have not been assured of any government funding at this time.

 

We need support to implement the post-fire treatments needed for our land. Please consider supporting our post-fire efforts today by giving to our gofundme campaign. Your gift will help us hire the people required to implement post-fire treatments and purchase the necessary tools, equipment, and supplies to help mitigate flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows. Your gift will truly make a difference in saving our Community from post-fire threats.

 

We would love to reach as many people as we can with our story. We invite you to share our gofundme with your family, friends, and communities!