Antonia Roybal-Mack

At least ten fire victims have received letters saying that extensive claims for property damage could not be substantiated.

Hundreds of victims of the Calf Canyon/Hermit's Peak fire have engaged the services of a local lawyer as they navigate a complex path to promised federally-funded compensation.

Six months after Congress passed legislation promising compensation to victims of the Calf Canyon/Hermit's Peak fire, a claims office run by FEMA has hired local workers and set up a Facebook page and hotline.

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández led a community meeting in Mora, and FEMA officials asked for patience as they write regulations for distributing the aid.

For thousands affected by the Calf Canyon Hermit's Peak fire, life has changed forever. They face a long, uncertain wait for compensation and many are considering suing the US Forest Service