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Disaster recovery support center now open in Las Vegas
Disaster recovery support center now open in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — A state run, federally funded recovery center opened today in Las Vegas to help Mora and San Miguel county residents rebuild following the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon wildfires and floods. The Building...
New Mexico opens applications for disaster recovery grants
New Mexico opens applications for disaster recovery grants Funding helps residents with home repair, rebuilding after 2024 disasters SANTA FE – New Mexicans can now apply to receive assistance through the $100 million New Mexico Home Recovery Program,...
Governor activates emergency resources as winter weather moves into New Mexico
Governor activates emergency resources as winter weather moves into New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency declaration in response to severe winter weather forecasted to move across New Mexico this weekend, with extreme cold...
New Mexicans urged to prepare for frigid temperatures, snow, and ice
New Mexicans urged to prepare for frigid temperatures, snow, and ice The state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for dangerously cold temperatures and winter conditions expected across much of the state. The...
New Mexico seeks contractors for $100 million home recovery program
New Mexico seeks contractors for $100 million home recovery program RFP open for rebuilding homes damaged by 2024 fires and floods in Lincoln and Chaves Counties New Mexico is seeking home builders and repair contractors to help residents rebuild after 2024 fires and...
State invests more than $22 million in local fire departments
State invests more than $22 million in local fire departments The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office has awarded more than $22 million in grant funding to 69 fire departments across the state, aiming to strengthen emergency response, ensure firefighter safety...
State delivers emergency drinking water to Mora County
State delivers emergency drinking water to Mora County Three metals exceed EPA limits in wildfire-affected groundwater The state is providing emergency drinking water to Mora County residents with private wells after tests revealed antimony, arsenic, and uranium...
Emergency agency seeks $6.9 million for disaster surge
Emergency agency seeks $6.9 million for disaster surge SANTA FE – New Mexico’s emergency management agency is requesting $6.9 million to keep pace with mounting disasters that have triggered 11 state emergency declarations this year alone. The Department of Homeland...
New Mexico appeals federal denial of additional disaster assistance
New Mexico appeals federal denial of additional disaster assistance The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is appealing the federal government’s denial of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program after severe storms, flooding, and...
State to provide emergency water to Torrance County community
State to provide emergency water to Torrance County community SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an executive order to make state funding available to provide water for residents of the Melody Ranch community in Torrance County. Executive Order...