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What’s Happening Right Now

Information on Recovery from the South Fork and Salt fires and Flooding

If you are a resident of Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba, or San Juan Counties including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, and were impacted by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire or flooding, FEMA assistance is available.

Information on Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Wildfire Recovery

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Information on Chaves County Flooding

Information, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions. 

NM State Fire Marshal now a part of DHSEM

The NM State Fire Marshal is now part of DHSEM and has a new policy in regards to onsite access.

For one-time visitors, DHSEM staff is required to escort the visitor(s) to and from the front gate. Please coordinate with the office or individual you plan to visit before your arrival.

When you have arrived at the Onate Complex please call (505) 476-9600. Please plan to arrive early to allow for entry into the Onate Complex and signing into the DHSEM Building.

New Address: 13 Bataan Blvd, Santa Fe, NM 87508 and PO Box 27111, Santa Fe, NM 87502

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Press Releases

Governor signs emergency declaration for Rio Arriba County

Declaration provides funding and other resources to support recovery from extreme winter weather Santa Fe, NM – On Thursday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County. This order aims to provide local...

Governor signs emergency declaration for Socorro County

Declaration provides funding and other resources to support recovery from the county’s second monsoon event in July of 2021 Santa Fe, NM – On Tuesday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Socorro County. This order follows...

Governor signs emergency declaration for Taos County

Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from extreme winter weather Santa Fe, NM – On Tuesday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Taos County. This order aims to provide local governments with the tools...

State emergency management officials issue winter weather advisory

Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is urging New Mexicans to be advised of potentially severe weather beginning this evening and continuing through early next week. The National Weather Service (NWS)...

Governor signs emergency declaration for Socorro County

Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from heavy rainfall and flash flooding Santa Fe, NM – Yesterday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Socorro County. This order aims to provide local governments with...

DHSEM congratulates San Miguel County on new Hazard Mitigation Plan

County and local jurisdictions can now apply for FEMA funding to reduce the impact of future disasters Santa Fe, NM – Earlier this month, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) sent a letter to San Miguel County leadership...

Governor signs emergency declaration for Catron County

Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from heavy rainfall and flash flooding Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Catron County. This order aims to provide local governments...

DHSEM honors veterans within the department and across the state

Santa Fe, NM – Today, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) pays tribute to the millions of veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces, to the families who support them, and to all those heroes who made the...