About the Economic Recovery Team Support for Small Businesses
The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) has a team actively working in disaster-impacted communities to support small businesses with disaster recovery. The team helps connect businesses to available grants, loans, and other disaster recovery resources. They can also work with small businesses to recommend strategies for disaster preparedness. This support is free and available to small businesses in Lincoln County and Mescalero.
To request support or to let us know about resources you have to support small businesses, call the State Disaster Case Management mainline at 505-670-4662 or email us at DHSEM-DCM@dhsem.nm.gov.
Grants for Disaster-Impacted Small Businesses
DOOR DASH LOCAL BUSINESS DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Grant ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to invest in rent, utilities, maintenance, supplies, payroll, and other essential expenses that strengthen business operations and fuel recovery.
FED EX READINESS FOR RESILIENCY (Pre Disaster)
The program offers $5,000 grants to small businesses after a federal disaster declaration, providing immediate financial relief to cover essential recovery costs.
A disaster preparedness plan must be submitted in advance of disaster impacts. The Economic Recovery Team can help you complete a disaster preparedness plan.
Loans for Disaster-Impacted Small Businesses
Small Business Adminisatration (SBA)
The program provides small business disaster loans covering physical damage, mitigation assistance and economic injury at rates typically more competitive than traditional loans.
Additional Resources for Disaster-Impacted Small Businesses
RUIDOSO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
https://www.ruidosonow.com/
membership@ruidosonow.com
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
New Mexico State University at Alamogordo, New Mexico
575-439-3662
www. nmsbdc.org