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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 Residents Affected by Wildfires Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
DENTON, Texas – New Mexico homeowners and renters in the five counties, who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on April 5 and continuing, could be eligible for help from FEMA. The designated counties for FEMA Individual Assistance...
State provides update on recent fires as well as recovery efforts
Agencies continue to work together to quell fire danger SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in partnership and coordination with federal, local, tribal, and other state agencies are focused on providing support...
New Mexico Survivors Affected by Wildfires Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
DENTON, Texas – New Mexico homeowners and renters in the five counties, who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on April 5 and continuing, could be eligible for help from FEMA. The designated counties for FEMA Individual Assistance...
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional y Administración de Emergencias crea un Grupo de Trabajo de Información Conjunta para los incendios
Además del lanzamiento de nuevas páginas de información sobre incendios y de Facebook Santa Fe – El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional y Administración de Emergencias (DHSEM), en coordinación con múltiples agencias estatales, ha establecido un Grupo de Trabajo de...
DHSEM establishes Joint Information Task Force for fires
In addition to launching new fire information and Facebook pages Santa Fe – The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in coordination with multiple state agencies have established a Joint Information Task Force (JIC) to provide the public...
Gov. Lujan Grisham requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for New Mexico wildfires
Request comes ahead of schedule, will get relief to New Mexicans faster SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday submitted a request to President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for New...
State underscores danger to firefighters and fire suppression efforts caused by drones in wildfire areas
A single drone can completely shut down aerial firefighting efforts SANTA FE – The state on Wednesday emphasized that flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAEs) including drones above active wildfires is a federal crime. “When people fly drones near wildfires, it leads...
State discourages use of drones in areas with active wildfires
Use of drones prevents flight of fire suppression planes SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in partnership and coordination with federal, local, tribal, and other state agencies are focused on providing support...
All Together NM Fund coordinating donations for New Mexicans impacted by wildfires
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday that the All Together NM Fund is collecting donations for New Mexicans impacted by wildfires burning across the state. The funds will be distributed to affected New Mexico communities in coordination with...
Governor urges local restrictions on fireworks due to wildfires, drought conditions
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed an executive order urging New Mexico municipalities and counties to ban the retail sale of fireworks in their communities. The request for additional preventative action comes as numerous wildfires burn...