2024 Wildfire Newsroom

  Governor secures FEMA deadline extension for New Mexico residents Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has secured an extension for FEMA assistance, giving residents affected by the South Fork, Salt fires, and ongoing flooding in several counties, including the...

  Governor signs House Bill 1 Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 1, appropriating $100 million to support recovery efforts following the South Fork and Salt fires, as well as ongoing flooding.   “The legislature’s failure to prioritize public...

Guidance on debris removal after fires and floods   The state, in partnership with federal agencies, is still offering full-service debris removal for private property owners affected by the fires and floods in Lincoln County. This service is provided at no cost to...

Food benefits available for wildfire and flood disaster victims Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. authorized an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of New Mexico, providing additional disaster assistance in response to the South Fork Fire,...

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 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 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 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...