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Governor signs emergency declarations for Lincoln and Chaves County
Declarations follow a 100-year storm that has caused severe flooding since Memorial Day weekend Santa Fe, NM – On Wednesday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed a pair of executive orders declaring states of emergency in Lincoln and Chaves County. These declarations follow...
DHSEM and southern counties begin recovery from Memorial Day flooding
In this ‘100-year storm,’ parts of New Mexico received 5 to 7 inches of rain over the long weekend Santa Fe, NM – On Wednesday, members of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) Recovery Team partnered with Lincoln County officials...
DHSEM and Army Engineers provide flood prevention training in Southern NM
Training comes as wildfire season increases the danger of flash floods Santa Fe, NM – This weekend, officials from the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) Recovery Team will partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to instruct...
Fire agencies prepare Catron residents for wildfire season
This weekend marks National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Santa Fe, NM – On Friday April 30 and Saturday May 1, representatives from several state and federal fire-management agencies will host public education events across Catron County. These events mark...
Opinion: Infrastructure means climate security
By: DHSEM Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim, EMNRD Secretary Sarah Propst, and NMED Secretary James Kenney It’s the week of Earth Day in 2021, and we’re way past the point of closing our eyes and imagining the terrible effects of climate change. In New Mexico, we...
Governor Lujan Grisham signs bipartisan measure providing more funding for NM firefighters
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law a measure that will help fire departments across New Mexico purchase essential equipment, including water tanks, firetrucks and personal protective equipment. “Local firefighters provide incredible...
Opinion: Defending against all enemies, foreign and domestic
By: DHSEM Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim & DHSEM Deputy Secretary Kelly Hamilton Our calendars are filling up with too many tragic anniversaries to count. After the mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, March 16 and 22 will always be reminders of the domestic...
Fire Protection Grant Fund passes House with bipartisan support
The bill now goes to Gov. Lujan Grisham for signature Santa Fe, NM – Early this morning, the New Mexico House passed SB 256 with unanimous, bipartisan support. Sponsored by Senator Burt and Representative Armstrong, the bill enables fire departments across New Mexico...