Senate Memorial 2 requests the New Mexico Legislative Council to establish a Wildfire Study Group aimed at developing a comprehensive strategy to address and mitigate wildfires in the state. The memorial highlights the urgency of aligning the priorities of various stakeholders, including first responders, utilities, and landowners, to enhance safety and protect property and wildlife. The study group will focus on identifying high-risk areas for wildfires, improving emergency response plans, and proposing effective policies and investments for wildfire risk mitigation, particularly in vegetation management.

The proposed study group will consist of at least eleven members appointed from various state agencies and stakeholder entities, including the Forestry Division and the Public Regulation Commission, as well as a public member with expertise in wildfire science. The group is tasked with coordinating its activities through the Forestry Division and is expected to present its findings and recommendations to the appropriate interim legislative committee by November 1, 2025. The memorial also calls for copies to be sent to key officials, including the governor and various department secretaries, to ensure broad awareness and support for the initiative.