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State completes debris removal from over 550 properties
State completes debris removal from over 550 properties Fire and flood impacted residents in Lincoln County SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico’s full-service debris removal program has cleared fire and flood debris from 564 properties impacted by the South Fork...
DHSEM pushes for enhanced disaster readiness
DHSEM pushes for enhanced disaster readiness $5.6 M budget addresses gaps in emergency management capacity SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and the State Fire Marshal’s Office (DHSEM/SFMO) is requesting $5.6...
Guidance on debris removal following flooding in Chaves County
Guidance on debris removal following flooding in Chaves County Residents should not wait for FEMA Individual Assistance to clean flooding debris SANTA FE – The state, local and county governments are providing resources for residents cleaning up after the...
Governor declares emergency in response to Roswell flooding
Governor declares emergency in response to Roswell flooding Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration for Chaves County on Monday that unlocks $1 million in state funding to bolster flooding relief efforts in and around Roswell. First...
Governor secures FEMA deadline extension for New Mexico residents
Governor secures FEMA deadline extension for New Mexico residents Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has secured an extension for FEMA assistance, giving residents affected by the South Fork, Salt fires, and ongoing flooding in several counties, including the...
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...
New Mexico Receives Additional Federal Assistance Following Fires and Flooding
Food benefits available for wildfire and flood disaster victims Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire,...