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Governor signs emergency declaration for Mora County
Declaration provides new funding and other resources to support recovery from recent storms Santa Fe, NM – Governor Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed an executive order (attached) declaring a state of emergency in Mora County. This order aims to provide local...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Doña Ana County
Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from recent flooding Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order (attached) declaring a state of emergency in Doña Ana County. This order aims to provide local governments with...
Statement from DHSEM Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim on the 2nd Anniversary of the Mass Shooting in El Paso
“New Mexico and the city of El Paso have always been connected by our families, our culture, and the centuries-long history that we share. Two years ago, New Mexico grieved with El Paso as 23 innocent people lost their lives in the deadliest attack on Latinos in...
DHSEM encourages eligible New Mexicans to apply for COVID-19 funeral assistance
FEMA has already distributed more than $2.4 million in aid across the state Santa Fe, NM – On Wednesday, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) issued a reminder that eligible New Mexicans can apply for financial assistance...
State Fire Marshal’s Office and Red Cross partner to install smoke alarms in Dixon homes
“Sound the Alarm” program encourages residents to plan home escape routes and test smoke alarms monthly Santa Fe, NM – Today, representatives from the State Fire Marshal’s Office are partnering with the American Red Cross and local firefighters to install smoke alarms...
Applications for FY22 Fire Protection Grants are now open
DHSEM and state fire officials estimate more than $20 million in grants will be available this year Santa Fe, NM – Applications for FY22 Fire Protection Grants are open as of July 15, 2021 and will close on September 15, 2021. All fire departments currently certified...
Governor signs emergency declarations for Eddy County, Valencia County, and the City of Belen
These orders follow similar declarations issued for Lincoln County, Chaves County, and the City of Roswell last month Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed three executive orders declaring states of emergency in Eddy and Valencia counties, as...
DHSEM offers safety tips for monsoon season
Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico is less than a month into the 2021 monsoon season, and heavy rains have already caused severe flooding across the state, including Lincoln, Chaves, Eddy, Valencia, and Socorro counties. Typically lasting from June 15 to September 15, monsoon...
State Land Office, Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Chaves County Flood Control Commission Team-Up to Repair Damaged Roswell Flood Levee
Stephanie Garcia Richard, Commissioner of Public Lands State of New Mexico SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico State Land Office on Monday granted an emergency right of entry permit to the Chaves County Flood Control Commission for the agency to make repairs to a breech...
Governor signs emergency declaration for City of Roswell
Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from Memorial Day storms Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for the City of Roswell. This declaration follows similar orders for Lincoln...