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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.

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. 

DHSEM has a monthly newsletter!

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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.

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.

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

Readout of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s call with President Biden

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us (505) 690-7313 May 18, 2022 Readout of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s call with President Biden SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham spoke with President...

Read FEMA Letters Carefully

​May XX, 2022DR-4652- NM PSA 00XFEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov PSA Read FEMA Letters Carefully START DATE: ImmediatelyKILL DATE: XXRUN TIME: 30 Seconds ALL NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS WHO HAVE APPLIED FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A LETTER...

Hay varios tipos de asistencia por desastre disponibles

​18 de mayo de 2022DR-4652- NM PSA 003Sala de Prensa de FEMA: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov Anuncio de Servicio Público Hay varios tipos de asistencia por desastre disponibles Fecha de inicio: InmediatamenteFinalización: XXDuración: 30 segundos RESIDENTES...

FEMA Grants Do Not Need to be Repaid

​May 17, 2022DR-4652- NM PSA 002FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov PSA FEMA Grants Do Not Need to be RepaidSTART DATE: ImmediatelyKILL DATE: XXRUN TIME: 35 Seconds FEMA GRANTS ARE NOT LOANS AND DO NOT HAVE TO BE REPAID NOR WILL FEMA ASK FOR...

Disaster Recovery Center Opens at Eastern NM University

May 17, 2022DR-4652- NM PSA 001FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov PSA Disaster Recovery Center Opens at Eastern NM University START DATE: ImmediatelyKILL DATE: XXRUN TIME: 30 Seconds A DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IS OPEN IN LINCOLN COUNTY AT...

TODAY: Governor, FEMA administrator to hold media availability

​MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us  (505) 690-7313 May 17, 2022 SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will be joined by national FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Tuesday to give an update...

FEMA Publishes Rumor Control Web Page

May 16, 2022DR-4652-NM MA-003FEMA News Desk: 940-898-5454FEMA-R6-NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov Media Advisory FEMA Publishes Rumor Control Web Page SANTA FE, NM. – In an effort to control current and common myths and rumors about FEMA disaster assistance, an FAQ/Rumor page...