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Guidance on debris removal after fires and floods
Guidance on debris removal after fires and floods The state, in partnership with federal agencies, is still offering full-service debris removal for private property owners affected by the fires and floods in Lincoln County. This service is provided at no...
New Mexico Receives Additional Federal Assistance Following Fires and Flooding
Food benefits available for wildfire and flood disaster victims Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire,...
Disaster SNAP Benefits
Food benefits available for wildfire and flood disaster victims Lincoln and Otero County residents, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, may apply beginning July 10, 2024 The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announced today that New Mexicans affected by the...
Governor authorizes $5.25 million in emergency funds for relief efforts for the South Fork and Salt fires
Governor authorizes $5.25 million in emergency funds for relief efforts for the South Fork and Salt fires SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed executive orders authorizing the release of $5.25 million in additional emergency...
President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration request for New Mexico
President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration request for New Mexico SANTA FE – Today, President Joe Biden granted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico, an action that will release federal funds...
State launches Wildfire Dashboard for South Fork and Salt fires
State launches Wildfire Dashboard for South Fork and Salt fires SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office today announced the launch of a new Wildfire Dashboard, providing real-time updates and critical information on the South Fork and Salt...
Governor declares state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to wildfires
Governor declares state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to wildfires SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation and...
DHSEM to Begin Weekly Outdoor Siren Tests in Mora and San Miguel
DHSEM to Begin Weekly Outdoor Siren Tests in Mora and San Miguel Emergency alert system to warn residents of severe weather, impacts in Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar Santa Fe, NM – Beginning Wednesday, June 12, the New Mexico Department of Homeland...
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...
State of New Mexico and FEMA conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments in Curry County and Quay County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: David Lienemann DHSEM Public Information Officer David.Lienemann@DHSEM.NM.GOV June 30, 2023 State of New Mexico and FEMA conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments in Curry County and Quay County Santa Fe, NM...