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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
Press Releases
Fire Grant Council announces over $20 million in grants for local fire departments
Thanks to recent legislation, the Council will distribute more than three times the $6.6 million allocated last year Santa Fe, NM – On Tuesday, the New Mexico Fire Grant Council announced award decisions for the FY22 Fire Protection Grant Fund,...
Gov. Lujan Grisham requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration due to severe flooding in Doña Ana County
Santa Fe, NM – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today requested that President Biden declare a major disaster in New Mexico following the heavy rainfall and severe flash flooding that impacted Doña...
NM fire officials and Red Cross mark Fire Prevention Week by installing smoke alarms in 200+ homes
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office, Valencia County, and various local fire departments are partnering with the Red Cross to install smoke alarms in more than 200 households during the month of October....
DHSEM congratulates 10 local fire departments on improved ISO ratings
New ratings indicate stronger fire protection measures and likely savings for local homeowners Santa Fe, NM – Earlier this month, Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) signed...
Governor signs executive order providing additional funds to support Doña Ana County’s flood recovery
This order follows a state emergency declaration for Doña Ana County, which the Governor signed last month Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order providing up to $750,000 for the Department of...
Blood shortage continues as extreme weather cancels donation events nationwide
Vitalant will host nearly 300 donation events across New Mexico between now and October 7th Santa Fe, NM – For the last 18 months, hospitals around the country have struggled with a shortage of donated blood due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this...
New Mexico emergency managers arrive in Louisiana to assist with hurricane recovery
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) announced Wednesday that a team of New Mexico emergency managers has arrived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to assist with local response and recovery efforts...
State emergency management officials issue severe weather warning
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 today and continuing through early next week. The National Weather Service...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Rio Arriba 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 (attached) declaring a state of emergency in Rio Arriba County. This order...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Village of Ruidoso
Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from last month’s severe storms and flooding Santa Fe, NM – Governor Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for the Village of...