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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
State Land Office, Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Chaves County Flood Control Commission Team-Up to Repair Damaged Roswell Flood Levee
Stephanie Garcia Richard, Commissioner of Public Lands State of New Mexico SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico State Land Office on Monday granted an emergency right of entry permit to the Chaves County Flood Control Commission for the agency to make repairs to a breech...
Governor signs emergency declaration for City of Roswell
Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from Memorial Day storms Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for the City of Roswell. This declaration follows similar orders for Lincoln...
Governor signs emergency declarations for Lincoln and Chaves County
Declarations follow a 100-year storm that has caused severe flooding since Memorial Day weekend Santa Fe, NM – On Wednesday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed a pair of executive orders declaring states of emergency in Lincoln and Chaves County. These declarations follow...
DHSEM and southern counties begin recovery from Memorial Day flooding
In this ‘100-year storm,’ parts of New Mexico received 5 to 7 inches of rain over the long weekend Santa Fe, NM – On Wednesday, members of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) Recovery Team partnered with Lincoln County officials...
DHSEM and Army Engineers provide flood prevention training in Southern NM
Training comes as wildfire season increases the danger of flash floods Santa Fe, NM – This weekend, officials from the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) Recovery Team will partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to instruct...
Fire agencies prepare Catron residents for wildfire season
This weekend marks National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Santa Fe, NM – On Friday April 30 and Saturday May 1, representatives from several state and federal fire-management agencies will host public education events across Catron County. These events mark...
Opinion: Infrastructure means climate security
By: DHSEM Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim, EMNRD Secretary Sarah Propst, and NMED Secretary James Kenney It’s the week of Earth Day in 2021, and we’re way past the point of closing our eyes and imagining the terrible effects of climate change. In New Mexico, we...
Governor Lujan Grisham signs bipartisan measure providing more funding for NM firefighters
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law a measure that will help fire departments across New Mexico purchase essential equipment, including water tanks, firetrucks and personal protective equipment. “Local firefighters provide incredible...
Opinion: Defending against all enemies, foreign and domestic
By: DHSEM Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim & DHSEM Deputy Secretary Kelly Hamilton Our calendars are filling up with too many tragic anniversaries to count. After the mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, March 16 and 22 will always be reminders of the domestic...
Fire Protection Grant Fund passes House with bipartisan support
The bill now goes to Gov. Lujan Grisham for signature Santa Fe, NM – Early this morning, the New Mexico House passed SB 256 with unanimous, bipartisan support. Sponsored by Senator Burt and Representative Armstrong, the bill enables fire departments across New Mexico...