Contact your local District Office to connect with a Forester in your area for technical support, and to learn about post-fire programs you may qualify for. Click here to learn how to contact your local District Office.

The After Wildfire Guide for New Mexico Communities was created to help affected residents with recovery and resources. It includes information on how to mobilize your community, a list of resources available to communities and individuals for assistance, and a technical guide with information about post-fire treatments to address the catastrophic impacts of a wildfire on the land and to prepare for potential flooding. Click here to learn more about the After Wildfire Guide.

The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department – Forestry Division is accepting requests from landowners affected by the Salt and South Fork Fires for post‑fire erosion control and hazardous tree mitigation. Click here to learn more. 

The New Mexico Forestry Division (Division) is accepting requests for hazardous tree mitigation assistance from landowners impacted by the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire. Click here to apply. 

The Forest and Watershed Health program area brings together the Forestry Division’s core efforts to support healthy forests, strong communities, and long‑term stewardship across New Mexico. This work spans reforestation, post‑fire restoration, and support for the state’s forest industry, reflecting a commitment to both ecological recovery and sustainable economic opportunity. Through these program areas, the Division provides landowners, communities, and partners with the tools and resources needed to restore landscapes after wildfire, reestablish forests, and strengthen the wood products sector. Click here to learn more. 

The Carbon Stewardship Practices Program provides direct payments to non‑industrial private forest landowners who implement forestry practices that increase long‑term carbon storage and improve forest resilience. Click here to apply.

American Forests is the nation’s oldest conservation non-profit. The organization supports landowners impacted by wildfire by conducting one-on-one site visits and providing guidance on best management practices for reforestation. Staff with American Forests can also help develop climate adapted reforestation plans and create planting prescriptions for contractors to implement. For more information and to schedule a site visit, contact landownersupport@americanforests.org or visit their website by clicking on this link.

Leading the nation in climate-smart reforestation research that supports the entire reforestation pipeline from seed to nursery systems to tree planting, the John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center at Mora is the largest reforestation nursery in the State. Visit their website by clicking on this link. 

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service is a conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands. For more information and determine whether you qualify, you can visit the New Mexico EQIP website using this link.

Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are local subdivisions of state government that partner with landowners to conserve natural resources. They provide technical expertise, educational programs, and funding to help landowners protect soil health, improve water quality, prevent erosion, and manage wildlife habitats. They may offer technical or financial assistance, educational opportunities, or equipment rentals to support post-fire watershed stabilization and recovery work. Visit the New Mexico Association of Water Districts Website using this link to identify your SWCD.