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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
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 related to...
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...
Governor signs emergency declaration for Doña Ana County
Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from recent flooding Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order (attached) declaring a state of emergency in Doña Ana County. This order aims to provide local governments with...
Statement from DHSEM Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim on the 2nd Anniversary of the Mass Shooting in El Paso
“New Mexico and the city of El Paso have always been connected by our families, our culture, and the centuries-long history that we share. Two years ago, New Mexico grieved with El Paso as 23 innocent people lost their lives in the deadliest attack on Latinos in...
DHSEM encourages eligible New Mexicans to apply for COVID-19 funeral assistance
FEMA has already distributed more than $2.4 million in aid across the state Santa Fe, NM – On Wednesday, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) issued a reminder that eligible New Mexicans can apply for financial assistance...
State Fire Marshal’s Office and Red Cross partner to install smoke alarms in Dixon homes
“Sound the Alarm” program encourages residents to plan home escape routes and test smoke alarms monthly Santa Fe, NM – Today, representatives from the State Fire Marshal’s Office are partnering with the American Red Cross and local firefighters to install smoke alarms...