2022 Wildfire Newsroom
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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Readout of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s call with President Biden
​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us (505) 690-7313 May 18, 2022 Readout of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s call with President Biden SANTA FE –...
Executive Orders
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Executive Order 2022-025
Declaring an Emergency in Sandoval County due to the Cerro Pelado Fire Event and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-023
Authorizing Additional Emergency Funds for the New Mexico National Guard
Executive Order 2022-022
Declaring Severe Drought and Fire Conditions Throughout the State and Uring Municipal and County Governments to Consider Fireworks Bans Under the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act
Executive Order 2022-021
Declaring an Emergency in Mora County due to the Cooks and Calf Fires and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-020
Declaring an Emergency in Lincoln County due to Fire Event and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-019
Declaring an Emergency in Colfax County due to the Cooks Peak Fire and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-018
Declaring an Emergency in Valencia County due to the Big Hole Fire and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Executive Order 2022-017
Declaring an Emergency in San Miguel County due to the Hermit’s Peak Fire and Authorizing Emergency Funds for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management