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Fact: FEMA Does Not Take Private Property
FEMA Fact Sheet: June 8, 2022DR-4652-NM FS 015 FEMA does not seize private property in exchange for a disaster assistance application. FEMA is in New Mexico for one mission: to provide resources to eligible residents and communities as they work to recover from the...
Eagle Nest Lake State Park reopens after partial closure due to Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
Michelle Lujan Grisham, GovernorSarah Cottrell Propst, Cabinet SecretaryTodd E. Leahy, JD, PhD, DeputyCabinet SecretaryToby Velasquez, State Parks Division Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Wendy MasonActing Public Information Officer,...
Work search requirements waived for Unemployment Insurance claimants impacted by the 2022 Wildfires
For Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2022 Contact: Stacy JohnstonCommunications & Marketing Director505-250-3926 Work search requirements waived for Unemployment Insurance claimants impacted by the 2022 Wildfires ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Acting Secretary Ricky Serna of the...
Disaster food benefits available for victims of New Mexico Wildfires
Applications for individuals and families in five New Mexico counties will be accepted starting next weekContacts: Marina Piña: marina.pina@state.nm.us Jodi McGinnis Porter: jodi.mcginnis-porter@state.nm.us June 6, 2022 Disaster food benefits available for victims...
Has Your Info Changed Since Applying for FEMA Aid? Let FEMA Know
FEMA Fact Sheet: June 3, 2022DR-4652-NM FS 013 Disasters disrupt lives and some families may move from their damaged homes into rental properties or hotels. So, after you apply for disaster assistance, you need to let FEMA know each time your information changes. If...
Disaster food benefits available for victims of New Mexico Wildfires
Contacts:Marina Piña: marina.pina@state.nm.usJodi McGinnis Porter: jodi.mcginnis-porter@state.nm.us June 3, 2022 Applications for individuals and families in five New Mexico counties will be accepted starting next week SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced...
Environment and Health Departments to offer 100 free domestic water and bacteria well tests in Mora for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire Response
NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseJune 1, 2022Contact: Matthew Maez, Communications DirectorNew Mexico Environment Department505.670.8911 | matthew.maez@brian-sayler Environment and Health Departments to offer 100 free domestic water and bacteria well tests in...
Beware of Fraud and Scam Artists
FEMA Fact Sheet: May 2022New Mexico residents should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud, scams or identity theft. In some cases, thieves try to apply with FEMA using names, addresses and Social...
Livestock owners missing animals should call officials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 20, 2022 Livestock owners missing animals should call officials Owners should call New Mexico Livestock Board or county sheriff’s office Albuquerque – Livestock owners who are missing livestock as a result of the wildfires in New Mexico – or...
New Mexico State Parks announces temporary closures and restrictions due to extreme fire danger
State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor Sarah Cottrell Propst, Cabinet Secretary Todd E. Leahy, JD, PhD, Deputy Cabinet Secretary Toby Velasquez, State Parks Division DirectorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:...