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Governor signs emergency declaration for Taos County
Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from extreme winter weather Santa Fe, NM – On Tuesday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Taos County. This order aims to provide local governments with the tools...
State emergency management officials urge residents to prepare for winter weather
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is encouraging New Mexicans to prepare for potentially severe weather beginning on Thursday December 23rd. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts strong winds and...
Temperatures in Northern New Mexico continue to drop and Southern New Mexico braces for potential snowfall
State urges residents to take precautions and check on neighbors amidst extreme weather SANTA FE — The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in conjunction with the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), urge residents of Northern...
State emergency management officials issue winter weather advisory
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is urging New Mexicans to be advised of potentially severe weather beginning this evening and continuing through early next week. The National Weather Service (NWS)...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Socorro County
Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from heavy rainfall and flash flooding Santa Fe, NM – Yesterday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Socorro County. This order aims to provide local governments with...
DHSEM congratulates San Miguel County on new Hazard Mitigation Plan
County and local jurisdictions can now apply for FEMA funding to reduce the impact of future disasters Santa Fe, NM – Earlier this month, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) sent a letter to San Miguel County leadership...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Catron County
Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from heavy rainfall and flash flooding Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Catron County. This order aims to provide local governments...
DHSEM honors veterans within the department and across the state
Santa Fe, NM – Today, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) pays tribute to the millions of veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces, to the families who support them, and to all those heroes who made the...
New Mexico passes $5 million in aid from FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program
Program reimburses loved ones for funeral expenses related to COVID-19, averaging $5,000 in aid per New Mexico registrant Santa Fe, NM – On Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released data showing that New Mexicans have now received roughly $5.3...
Fire Grant Council announces over $20 million in grants for local fire departments
Thanks to recent legislation, the Council will distribute more than three times the $6.6 million allocated last year Santa Fe, NM – On Tuesday, the New Mexico Fire Grant Council announced award decisions for the FY22 Fire Protection Grant Fund, directing over $20...