Community Development Block Grant: DR-4652
Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery 2022
The State of New Mexico received a $4.131 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).
These funds are available to support community recovery in areas impacted by the DR-4652-NM: New Mexico Wildfires Flooding, Mudflows, and Straight-line Winds including the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
New Mexico Building Resiliency Center – Opening Spring 2026
The Building Resiliency Center (BRC) will be funded by the CDBG-DR grant. The BRC is designed to help people move from waiting to rebuilding by providing hands‑on help with the planning, permitting, and technical steps needed to rebuild a safe and livable home.
The Building Resiliency Center is a one‑stop, in‑person resource for residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the disaster. Instead of navigating multiple agencies on your own, the BRC brings key support services together in one place.
The Building Resiliency Center will serve residents in:
- San Miguel County (HUD‑identified Most Impacted and Distressed area)
- Mora County (State‑identified Most Impacted and Distressed area)
The BRC is located in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
601 E. Lincoln St.
Las Vegas, NM 87701
The Building Resiliency Center will provide disaster recovery services to impacted residents including:
- Help with permits and approvals
Assistance working with local planning and zoning offices so rebuilding applications move faster and meet local requirements. - Guidance on safer rebuilding
Information and support for building practices that help protect homes from future disasters, such as: - Fire‑resistant construction
- Elevating homes in flood‑prone areas
- Installing flood vents and proper foundations
- Creating defensible space around homes
- Disaster Case Management support
One‑on‑one help connecting residents to available state, federal, and local recovery resources. - Coordination with other programs
Help navigating FEMA, insurance, and the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office so rebuilding efforts are aligned and duplication of benefits is avoided. - Workshops and trainings
Community events that provide guidance on rebuilding, working with licensed contractors, avoiding fraud, and preparing for future disasters.
Office of the State Auditor (OSA):
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- The OSA is an independent and nonpartisan oversight agency responsible for holding local and state government officials accountable in the use of public resources.
Special Audits and Investigations:
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- The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) in New Mexico has a Special Investigations Division that handles cases related to allegations of governmental fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement. They conduct thorough reviews and investigations into complaints involving public funds or resources.
Complaints alleging violation of fair housing laws will be directed to HUD for immediate review. Members of the public can file a complaint directly with the HUD Region VI Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office through the following options:
- Call (800) 669-9777 or (817) 978-5900
- Mail a letter to: Fort Worth Regional Office of FHEO U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 307 W. 7th Street Suite 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Submit a complaint through the online web portal at hud.gov/program_office/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint
The State of New Mexico will forward all complaints regarding fraud, waste, or abuse of funds to the HUD Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Fraud Hotline (phone: (800) 347-3735 or email: hotline@hudoig.gov). The State of New Mexico’s procedures for identifying and addressing waste, fraud, and mismanagement will also be available for review on the CDBG-DR website.