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Disaster SNAP Benefits
Food benefits available for wildfire and flood disaster victims Lincoln and Otero County residents, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, may apply beginning July 10, 2024 The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announced today that New Mexicans affected by the...
Governor authorizes $5.25 million in emergency funds for relief efforts for the South Fork and Salt fires
Governor authorizes $5.25 million in emergency funds for relief efforts for the South Fork and Salt fires SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed executive orders authorizing the release of $5.25 million in additional emergency funds for the Department of...
President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration request for New Mexico
President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration request for New Mexico SANTA FE – Today, President Joe Biden granted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico, an action that will release federal funds to support...
State launches Wildfire Dashboard for South Fork and Salt fires
State launches Wildfire Dashboard for South Fork and Salt fires SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office today announced the launch of a new Wildfire Dashboard, providing real-time updates and critical information on the South Fork and Salt fires. This...
Governor declares state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to wildfires
Governor declares state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to wildfires SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation and deployed additional...
DHSEM to Begin Weekly Outdoor Siren Tests in Mora and San Miguel
DHSEM to Begin Weekly Outdoor Siren Tests in Mora and San Miguel Emergency alert system to warn residents of severe weather, impacts in Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar Santa Fe, NM – Beginning Wednesday, June 12, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and...
DHSEM to Host Contractor Connects Event in Las Vegas, NM
Santa Fe, NM –DHSEM’s Disaster Case Management team will be hosting Contractor Connects, a community repair and rebuilding expo, on March 30 from 10am to 3pm at New Mexico Highlands University. This free and open to the public event will connect residents impacted by...
State of New Mexico and FEMA conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments in Curry County and Quay County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: David Lienemann DHSEM Public Information Officer David.Lienemann@DHSEM.NM.GOV June 30, 2023 State of New Mexico and FEMA conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments in Curry County and Quay County Santa Fe, NM – This week, staff from...
DHSEM and NMDOT join forces to deliver additional sandbags to support San Miguel County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: David Lienemann DHSEM Public Information Officer David.Lienemann@DHSEM.NM.GOV June 29, 2023 DHSEM and NMDOT join forces to deliver additional sandbags to support San Miguel County Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of...
DHSEM expands sandbag delivery operation to support San Miguel County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: David Lienemann DHSEM Public Information Officer David.Lienemann@DHSEM.NM.GOV June 8, 2023 DHSEM expands sandbag delivery operation to support San Miguel County San Miguel County – The New Mexico Department of...