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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.

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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. 

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DHSEM has a monthly newsletter!

Read past newsletters and sign up to recieve monthly newsletters here. 

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Upcoming Training

DHSEM and NMFMA is hosting a FEMA L0273, Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP, course in Albuquerque. The training will take place March 17-20, 2025 at the USACE facility; 4101 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque, NM.

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Contractor Connects, Roswell

Our Disaster Case Management team and the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department hosts Contractor Connects to connect residents impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfires with licensed contractors in an effort to help residents begin the rebuilding process and avoid contractor fraud.
This event is free, and open to the public. Residents do not need to register to attend this event.
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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

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Press Releases

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 (NWS) has forecast...

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 aims to provide...

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 Ruidoso. This order aims to provide local...

State agencies partner with Vitalant to combat blood shortage

Blood donations in New Mexico have plummeted due to COVID-19, with Vitalant cancelling more than 1,600 blood drives during the pandemic Santa Fe, NM – Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has caused blood...

Governor signs emergency declaration for Mora County

Declaration provides new funding and other resources to support recovery from recent storms Santa Fe, NM – Governor Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed an executive order (attached) declaring a state of emergency in Mora County. This order aims to provide local...