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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...
New Mexicans urged to take precautions during dangerously cold conditions
New Mexicans urged to take precautions during dangerously cold conditions SANTA FE – The state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is urging New Mexicans to avoid dangerous conditions caused by extremely cold temperatures across the state....
New Mexico firefighters heading to California
New Mexico firefighters heading to California Fire Departments across region deploy resources to combat multiple fires SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico is sending a strike force of five Type 3 engines to California to assist with firefighting efforts. The strike...
State completes debris removal from over 550 properties
State completes debris removal from over 550 properties Fire and flood impacted residents in Lincoln County SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico’s full-service debris removal program has cleared fire and flood debris from 564 properties impacted by the South Fork...
DHSEM pushes for enhanced disaster readiness
DHSEM pushes for enhanced disaster readiness $5.6 M budget addresses gaps in emergency management capacity SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and the State Fire Marshal’s Office (DHSEM/SFMO) is requesting $5.6...
Guidance on debris removal following flooding in Chaves County
Guidance on debris removal following flooding in Chaves County Residents should not wait for FEMA Individual Assistance to clean flooding debris SANTA FE – The state, local and county governments are providing resources for residents cleaning up after the...
Governor declares emergency in response to Roswell flooding
Governor declares emergency in response to Roswell flooding Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration for Chaves County on Monday that unlocks $1 million in state funding to bolster flooding relief efforts in and around Roswell. First...
Governor secures FEMA deadline extension for New Mexico residents
Governor secures FEMA deadline extension for New Mexico residents Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has secured an extension for FEMA assistance, giving residents affected by the South Fork, Salt fires, and ongoing flooding in several counties, including the...