This memorial recognizes the significant impact of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire on the residents and communities of northeastern New Mexico. The fire, which began on April 6, 2022, due to a prescribed burn gone awry, ultimately merged with another fire and became the most destructive in New Mexico's history, burning over 341,000 acres. As of April 6, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is still working to compensate losses, with only approximately $1.8 billion paid out of the $5.45 billion allocated for claims. Many claimants, including those who lost homes, ranches, and businesses, are still awaiting compensation, while communities continue to face severe flooding, emotional trauma, and loss of cultural identity.

The memorial calls for the recognition of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire as the most destructive fire in New Mexico history and asserts that claimants are entitled to full compensation from the federal government. It emphasizes the need for resources and legislation to address the cascading effects of the fire and to prevent future disasters. The resolution also highlights the efforts of local individuals and groups in supporting recovery and urges that copies of the memorial be sent to the governor, the New Mexico congressional delegation, and the director of FEMA's claims office for the fire.