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National blood shortage: Omicron variant, other factors decimate blood supply – more donors needed to make appointments now
Santa Fe, NM – The fast-spreading Omicron variant is the latest complication forcing blood drives to be cancelled, thereby limiting the supply of life-saving donations. Combined with extreme weather events across the county, these cancellations mean that Vitalant,...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Rio Arriba County
Declaration provides funding and other resources to support recovery from extreme winter weather Santa Fe, NM – On Thursday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County. This order aims to provide local...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Socorro County
Declaration provides funding and other resources to support recovery from the county’s second monsoon event in July of 2021 Santa Fe, NM – On Tuesday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Socorro County. This order follows...
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...