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State provides update on recent fires as well as recovery efforts
Agencies continue to work together to quell fire danger SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in partnership and coordination with federal, local, tribal, and other state agencies are focused on providing support...
Governor signs emergency declarations for Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel and Valencia counties
Declarations provide funding and other resources to support efforts related to wildfires SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed executive orders declaring states of emergency in the counties of Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel, and Valencia, making...
State provides ‘next step’ guidance for communities affected by recent fires
Multiple agencies work seamlessly to aid while fire danger remains SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in partnership and coordination with federal, local, tribal, and other state agencies are focused on providing...
State assisting communities, first responders as multiple wildfires burn throughout New Mexico
State secures federal funding for three major fires The state is working closely with multiple local, state, federal, and tribal agencies to battle several wildfires burning across New Mexico this week. Strong, damaging winds combined with ongoing drought and low...
DHSEM congratulates Bernalillo County on new Hazard Mitigation Plan
County and local jurisdictions can continue applying for FEMA funding to reduce the impact of future disasters Santa Fe, NM – Last month, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) notified Bernalillo County and participating...
Ali Rye joins DHSEM as new Response and Recovery Bureau Chief
Santa Fe, NM – On Wednesday, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) announced that Ali Rye has been hired as the department’s new Response and Recovery Bureau Chief. Ms. Rye comes to DHSEM from San Juan County, where she has...
State emergency management officials urge New Mexicans to prepare for winter weather
Winter Storm Warning in effect from 5pm on Tuesday through 12pm on Thursday Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is encouraging residents to prepare for severe weather beginning this evening, Tuesday February...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Pueblo of Laguna
Declaration provides funding and other resources to support recovery from monsoon-related flooding Santa Fe, NM – On Thursday January 6th, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the Pueblo of Laguna. Since then, state and...
National blood shortage: Omicron variant, other factors decimate blood supply – more donors needed to make appointments now
Santa Fe, NM – The fast-spreading Omicron variant is the latest complication forcing blood drives to be cancelled, thereby limiting the supply of life-saving donations. Combined with extreme weather events across the county, these cancellations mean that Vitalant,...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Rio Arriba County
Declaration provides funding and other resources to support recovery from extreme winter weather Santa Fe, NM – On Thursday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County. This order aims to provide local...