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Information on Recovery from the South Fork and Salt fires and Flooding

If you are a resident of Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba, or San Juan Counties including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, and were impacted by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire or flooding, FEMA assistance is available.

Information on Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Wildfire Recovery

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Information on Chaves County Flooding

Information, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions. 

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Upcoming Training

DHSEM and NMFMA is hosting a FEMA L0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP, course in Albuquerque. The training will take place March 17-20, 2025 at the USACE facility; 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, NM.

Contractor Connects, Ruidoso

Our Disaster Case Management team and the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department hosts Contractor Connects to connect residents impacted by the South Fork fire, Salt fire, and flooding with licensed contractors in an effort to help residents begin the rebuilding process and avoid contractor fraud.

Community Development Block Grant Public Comment Period

The State of New Mexico received a $137 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).

The action plan will be available soon and open for public comment until May 8.

NM State Fire Marshal now a part of DHSEM

The NM State Fire Marshal is now part of DHSEM and has a new policy in regards to onsite access.

For one-time visitors, DHSEM staff is required to escort the visitor(s) to and from the front gate. Please coordinate with the office or individual you plan to visit before your arrival.

When you have arrived at the Onate Complex please call (505) 476-9600. Please plan to arrive early to allow for entry into the Onate Complex and signing into the DHSEM Building.

New Address: 13 Bataan Blvd, Santa Fe, NM 87508 and PO Box 27111, Santa Fe, NM 87502

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Press Releases

DR-4795 Public Notice

  Public Notice FEMA 4795-DR-NM The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs for assistance to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by the South Fork Fire,...

Governor signs House Bill 1

  Governor signs House Bill 1 Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 1, appropriating $100 million to support recovery efforts following the South Fork and Salt fires, as well as ongoing flooding.   “The legislature’s failure to prioritize public...

DHSEM to host Contractor Connects event in Las Vegas, NM

DHSEM to host Contractor Connects event in Las Vegas, NM   DHSEM’s Disaster Case Management team will be hosting Contractor Connects, a community repair and rebuilding expo, on August 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at W Las Vegas High School, 157 Moreno Street, Las Vegas,...

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 cost to...

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...

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 fires. This...