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2025 Wildfires

Shelter Information 

Overnight Shelter

Grant County Business & Conference Center, 3031 US-180, Silver City, NM 88061

Shelter for those evacuating with large animals

Livestock Shelter at 24 Caballero Rd, Silver City, NM 88061

Clean Air Shelter

Cobre High School Small Gym in the back, 1300 Tom Foy Blvd, Bayard NM 88023

Latest News & Executive Orders

To view the latest news releases and executive orders please visit the wildfire newsroom.

Ready. Set. Go.

The Ready, Set, Go! New Mexico program provides tips and tools to prepare for a wildfire emergency and create a personal action plan.

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You’ve Evacuated. Now what?

Experiencing a destructive wildfire can be devastating. This guide was written to help New Mexico communities recover after wildfire.

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Fire Prevention

Please click the links below for information to protect your home from wildfires, evacuation preparedness etc.

Agricultural & Livestock Resources

Please click the links below for information such as animal shelter locations, evacuating livestock, USDA recovery program support etc.

Useful Resources for Producers including

Fire Response and Recovery Plan, – Wildfire Aftermath: Beef Cattle Health Considerations, – Wildfire smoke and animals, – Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock, – USDA Disaster Assistance Programs At A Glance, – Emergency Loan Program, – Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs

Helpful Resources

Please click the links below for information such as housing support, evacuating livestock, USDA program support etc.

    Wildfire season is here. Pack a go-bag and keep it Near!

    it is vital to have an emergency kit and an Evacuation plan in place for you and your family

    Whether you live in the wildland-urban interface or in a rural area in the mountains, communication is key during wildfire season. Be sure to register with your local government’s emergency management office for text or email notifications and connect with your county or city’s social media. The Ready, Set, Go! New Mexico program provides tips and tools to prepare for a wildfire emergency and create a personal action plan.

    Ready – Get Ready

    • Create a family disaster plan that includes meeting locations and communication plans and rehearse it regularly. Include the evacuation of large animals, such as horses, in your plan.
    • Put together an emergency supply kit or go-bag. The NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Preparedness Guide is a good resource for items to include. Keep an extra kit in your vehicle. Don’t forget important family documents like birth certificates, wills, deeds and insurance policies.

    The 6 Ps checklist:

    • People and pets
    • Papers, phone numbers and important documents
    • Prescriptions, vitamins and eyeglasses
    • Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia
    • Personal computer hard drive and disks
    • “Plastic” (credit cards, ATM cards) and cash

    Set – Be Prepared to Go

    • Monitor fire weather conditions and fire status. See inciweb.nwcg.gov and nmfireinfo.com. Stay tuned to local TV and radio stations for updates and check official information sources on the internet
    • Have an evacuation plan for your family and pets in place, and make sure all family members have a copy of evacuation and contact information.
    • Load your supplies and go-bags in your vehicle.

    Go – Act Early, Evacuate

    • Do not wait to be advised to leave if there is a possible threat to your home or evacuation route. Leave early enough to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. If you are advised to leave by local authorities, do not hesitate. If you don’t follow the Go order, understand that emergency services may not be able to assist you.
    • Head to a predetermined location in a low-risk area, such as a relative’s house, Red Cross shelter or evacuation center, motel or school. Identify several routes in case your first choice is closed due to the fire.

    Helpful Resources

    After Wildfire Resource Guide

    Experiencing a destructive wildfire can be devastating. This guide was written to help New Mexico communities recover after wildfire. It includes information on how to mobilize your community, a list of resources available to communities and individuals for assistance, and a technical guide with information about post-fire treatments to address the catastrophic effects of a wildfire on the land and to prepare for potential flooding. If you are reading this guide before a wildfire occurs, use it to help you plan ahead. This guide is intended to provide useful information during this difficult time, and to start you on the road to recovery.

    View the Guide

    General Resources

    HELP NM – provides financial assistance to those who lack a fixed or inadequate residence and currently reside in a shelter, transitional housing or hotel.

    NM Crisis and Access Line – Professional counselors and peer support.

    NM Children Youth and Families Department – provides an array of prevention, intervention, rehabilitative and after-care services to New Mexico children and their families