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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

Fact: FEMA Does Not Take Private Property

​FEMA Fact Sheet: June 8, 2022DR-4652-NM FS 015 FEMA does not seize private property in exchange for a disaster assistance application. FEMA is in New Mexico for one mission: to provide resources to eligible residents and communities as they work to recover from the...

Disaster food benefits available for victims of New Mexico Wildfires

​Applications for individuals and families in five New Mexico counties will be accepted starting next weekContacts:  Marina Piña: marina.pina@state.nm.us Jodi McGinnis Porter: jodi.mcginnis-porter@state.nm.us June 6, 2022 Disaster food benefits available for victims...

Has Your Info Changed Since Applying for FEMA Aid? Let FEMA Know

FEMA Fact Sheet: June 3, 2022DR-4652-NM FS 013 Disasters disrupt lives and some families may move from their damaged homes into rental properties or hotels. So, after you apply for disaster assistance, you need to let FEMA know each time your information changes. If...

Disaster food benefits available for victims of New Mexico Wildfires

Contacts:Marina Piña: marina.pina@state.nm.usJodi McGinnis Porter: jodi.mcginnis-porter@state.nm.us June 3, 2022 Applications for individuals and families in five New Mexico counties will be accepted starting next week SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced...

Beware of Fraud and Scam Artists

FEMA Fact Sheet: May 2022New Mexico residents should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud, scams or identity theft. In some cases, thieves try to apply with FEMA using names, addresses and Social...

Livestock owners missing animals should call officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 20, 2022 Livestock owners missing animals should call officials Owners should call New Mexico Livestock Board or county sheriff’s office Albuquerque – Livestock owners who are missing livestock as a result of the wildfires in New Mexico – or...