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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...
Gov. Lujan Grisham requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration due to severe flooding in Doña Ana County
Santa Fe, NM – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today requested that President Biden declare a major disaster in New Mexico following the heavy rainfall and severe flash flooding that impacted Doña Ana County on August 12, 2021, through August 16, 2021. “This flooding...
NM fire officials and Red Cross mark Fire Prevention Week by installing smoke alarms in 200+ homes
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office, Valencia County, and various local fire departments are partnering with the Red Cross to install smoke alarms in more than 200 households during the month of October. Officials will install smoke alarms in 96...
DHSEM congratulates 10 local fire departments on improved ISO ratings
New ratings indicate stronger fire protection measures and likely savings for local homeowners Santa Fe, NM – Earlier this month, Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) signed certificates recognizing...
Governor signs executive order providing additional funds to support Doña Ana County’s flood recovery
This order follows a state emergency declaration for Doña Ana County, which the Governor signed last month Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order providing up to $750,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency...
Blood shortage continues as extreme weather cancels donation events nationwide
Vitalant will host nearly 300 donation events across New Mexico between now and October 7th Santa Fe, NM – For the last 18 months, hospitals around the country have struggled with a shortage of donated blood due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this period,...
New Mexico emergency managers arrive in Louisiana to assist with hurricane recovery
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) announced Wednesday that a team of New Mexico emergency managers has arrived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to assist with local response and recovery efforts related to...
State emergency management officials issue severe weather warning
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 today and continuing through early next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Rio Arriba 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 (attached) declaring a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County. This order aims to provide...