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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.

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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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DHSEM has a monthly newsletter!

Read past newsletters and sign up to recieve monthly newsletters here. 

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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

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 Security and...

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 residents impacted by...

DHSEM expands sandbag delivery operation to support San Miguel County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   CONTACT: David Lienemann   DHSEM Public Information Officer    David.Lienemann@DHSEM.NM.GOV    June 8, 2023      DHSEM expands sandbag delivery operation to support San Miguel County    San Miguel County – The New Mexico Department of...

DHSEM response to school safety threat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  CONTACT: David Lienemann  DHSEM Public Information Officer   David.Lienemann@DHSEM.NM.GOV   May 10, 2023   DHSEM response to school safety threat  SANTA FE – On Wednesday, a student in Roswell, NM received a social media message stating that an...

David Dye confirmed as Cabinet Secretary at DHSEM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  CONTACT: David Lienemann  DHSEM Public Information Officer   David.Lienemann@DHSEM.NM.GOV  March 1, 2023   David Dye confirmed as Cabinet Secretary at DHSEM   Dye was appointed by Governor Lujan Grisham in May 2022  SANTA FE – On Wednesday, the...

Governor Appoints Ali Rye as Deputy Secretary at DHSEM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  CONTACT: David Lienemann DHSEM Public Information Officer David.Lienemann@DHSEM.NM.GOV January 23, 2023 Governor Appoints Ali Rye as Deputy Secretary at DHSEM Rye promoted from Bureau Chief for Response and Recovery SANTA FE – On Monday,...