Q&A: State forester talks burn scars in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the recent wildfires and severe flooding in New Mexico, the connection between the two natural disasters has been apparent due to the long-lasting and immediate impacts of burn scars.
In June, Ruidoso and the surrounding areas experienced two major wildfires, followed by flash floods from rain that fell on the fresh burn scars. As that was taking place, the City of Las Vegas also experienced severe flooding from a downpour on the 2-year-old Hermit's Peak/Calf