After the Cerro Grande Fire we went behind our burned house to water several trees also partially burned.

The tallest one was hard to water but we kept at it and saved it. Tall, majestic and home to many birds. We have enjoyed it ever since.

But now the county wants to cut it down because if it was blown over it might bring down a power line.

I tried to get them to reconsider. It’s been there for decades and no one worried about it. Why now?

I asked if I could pay for a restraining cable to be put in. They said no.

So a beautiful tree is to go. At least people should mourn it.