Wildfires leave lasting scars on rural communities—something our cooperatives know all too well. During the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, Tri-State member Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative sprang into action, exemplifying how cooperatives become vital to emergency response and recovery.

Vegetation management plays a vital role in wildfire mitigation, especially across the rugged landscapes of southern New Mexico. For Tri-State member Otero County Electric Cooperative, a pivotal moment came when they acquired both the workforce and equipment from their longtime vegetation management contractor.