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Information on Recovery from the South Fork and Salt fires and Flooding

If you are a resident of Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba, or San Juan Counties including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, and were impacted by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire or flooding, FEMA assistance is available.

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Information on Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Wildfire Recovery

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Information on Chaves County Flooding

Information, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions. 

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DHSEM has a monthly newsletter!

Read past newsletters and sign up to recieve monthly newsletters here. 

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Upcoming Training

DHSEM and NMFMA is hosting a FEMA L0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP, course in Albuquerque. The training will take place March 17-20, 2025 at the USACE facility; 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, NM.

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Contractor Connects, Ruidoso

Our Disaster Case Management team and the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department hosts Contractor Connects to connect residents impacted by the South Fork fire, Salt fire, and flooding with licensed contractors in an effort to help residents begin the rebuilding process and avoid contractor fraud.
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Community Development Block Grant Public Comment Period

The State of New Mexico received a $137 million appropriation from Congress through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) fund which is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The action plan will be available soon and open for public comment until May 8.

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NM State Fire Marshal now a part of DHSEM

The NM State Fire Marshal is now part of DHSEM and has a new policy in regards to onsite access.

For one-time visitors, DHSEM staff is required to escort the visitor(s) to and from the front gate. Please coordinate with the office or individual you plan to visit before your arrival.

When you have arrived at the Onate Complex please call (505) 476-9600. Please plan to arrive early to allow for entry into the Onate Complex and signing into the DHSEM Building.

New Address: 13 Bataan Blvd, Santa Fe, NM 87508 and PO Box 27111, Santa Fe, NM 87502

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Press Releases

DHSEM to Host Contractor Connects Event in Las Vegas, NM

Santa Fe, NM –DHSEM’s Disaster Case Management team will be hosting Contractor Connects, a community repair and rebuilding expo, on March 30 from 10am to 3pm at New Mexico Highlands University. This free and open to the public event will connect residents impacted by...

DHSEM to host Contractor Connects+ in Las Vegas, NM

DHSEM to host Contractor Connects+ in Las Vegas, NM Rebuild, repair, and resource expo for residents who experienced fire and flood damage SANTA FE – DHSEM’s Disaster Case Management team will be hosting Contractor Connects+, combining a community repair and...

Resources available for residents impacted by fires and floods

Resources available for residents impacted by fires and floods State opens disaster resource center and support hotline SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico is working across state agencies to provide resources to those impacted by the fire and weather impacts across...

State Emergency Operations Center prepares for flash flooding

State Emergency Operations Center prepares for flash flooding SANTA FE – The state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is prepositioning equipment and personnel in areas expected to experience flash flooding this week.  The National...

Governor secures resources to support Cotton Fire response 

Governor secures resources to support Cotton Fire response Additional firefighting crews, air support, and shelter services mobilized  SANTA FE - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham obtained federal emergency funding Saturday to send additional firefighting crews, engines and...

Public comment period open for Disaster Recovery Grant

Public comment period open for Disaster Recovery Grant The state of New Mexico received a $137 million appropriation from Congress through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) fund which is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing...

AmeriCorps volunteers available for flood debris cleanup

AmeriCorps Disaster Response Teams have been deployed to Chaves County to assist with critical cleanup needs following the October 2024 flooding event, at the request of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). Volunteers from...

Final round of curbside debris removal available in Chaves County

State and county partners are offering debris removal for Chaves County residents dealing with flood damage from October. Residents can place flood debris curbside for pickup from Feb. 7 to Feb. 28. Debris removal was available following the October 2024 flooding...