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Proper Permits Needed Before Rebuilding
FEMA Fact Sheet: June 13, 2022DR-4652-NM FS 018 Proper Permits Needed Before Rebuilding One of the first places New Mexico residents should visit before rebuilding is the local authority that issues building permits. It usually takes about four working days to...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends New Mexico Disaster Declaration
June 11, 2022DR-4652-NM NR 009FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.govLearn more at fema.gov June 2022 1News ReleaseNews Release President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends New Mexico Disaster Declaration SANTA FE, NM – Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr....
Public Notice: Intent to Reimburse Eligible Applicants to Repair/Replace Facilities Damaged by Wildfires
June 8, 2022DR-4652-NM MA-010FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.govLearn more at fema.gov June 2022 Media Advisory Public Notice: Intent to Reimburse Eligible Applicants to Repair/Replace Facilities Damaged by Wildfires SANTA FE, N.M – FEMA has...
Fact: FEMA Does Not Take Private Property
FEMA Fact Sheet: June 8, 2022DR-4652-NM FS 015 FEMA does not seize private property in exchange for a disaster assistance application. FEMA is in New Mexico for one mission: to provide resources to eligible residents and communities as they work to recover from the...
Eagle Nest Lake State Park reopens after partial closure due to Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
Michelle Lujan Grisham, GovernorSarah Cottrell Propst, Cabinet SecretaryTodd E. Leahy, JD, PhD, DeputyCabinet SecretaryToby Velasquez, State Parks Division Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Wendy MasonActing Public Information Officer,...
Work search requirements waived for Unemployment Insurance claimants impacted by the 2022 Wildfires
For Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2022 Contact: Stacy JohnstonCommunications & Marketing Director505-250-3926 Work search requirements waived for Unemployment Insurance claimants impacted by the 2022 Wildfires ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Acting Secretary Ricky Serna of the...
Disaster food benefits available for victims of New Mexico Wildfires
Applications for individuals and families in five New Mexico counties will be accepted starting next weekContacts: Marina Piña: marina.pina@state.nm.us Jodi McGinnis Porter: jodi.mcginnis-porter@state.nm.us June 6, 2022 Disaster food benefits available for victims...
Has Your Info Changed Since Applying for FEMA Aid? Let FEMA Know
FEMA Fact Sheet: June 3, 2022DR-4652-NM FS 013 Disasters disrupt lives and some families may move from their damaged homes into rental properties or hotels. So, after you apply for disaster assistance, you need to let FEMA know each time your information changes. If...
Disaster food benefits available for victims of New Mexico Wildfires
Contacts:Marina Piña: marina.pina@state.nm.usJodi McGinnis Porter: jodi.mcginnis-porter@state.nm.us June 3, 2022 Applications for individuals and families in five New Mexico counties will be accepted starting next week SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced...
Environment and Health Departments to offer 100 free domestic water and bacteria well tests in Mora for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire Response
NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseJune 1, 2022Contact: Matthew Maez, Communications DirectorNew Mexico Environment Department505.670.8911 | matthew.maez@brian-sayler Environment and Health Departments to offer 100 free domestic water and bacteria well tests in...