Intelligence Fusion Center

The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management operates the state’s intelligence fusion center.  The New Mexico All Source Intelligence Center (NMASIC) is the State’s central information and intelligence clearinghouse. It fuses information from all manner of sources to include law enforcement agencies and national intelligence community partners in order to develop a complete and thorough understanding of the threats which are posed to the State. NMASIC also produces intelligence projects and aids programs within the State linking federal resources with other State, local and Tribal partners. NMASIC has the primary responsibility for ensuring the Governor and the Homeland Security Advisor have timely and accurate information in order to protect the State’s citizens and critical infrastructure from all hazards and threats.

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Critical Infrastructure Protection Program

The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Critical Infrastructure Protection Program is designated as having the primary responsibility and authority for coordinating and improving Critical Infrastructure and Key Resource Protection in New Mexico.  The Critical Infrastructure Protection Program coordinates the protection efforts of all levels of government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations. Together they provide the mechanism for identifying critical assets, systems, networks, and functions.  Information sharing and collaboration will aid in the effort of identifying and applying protective measures across sectors. New Mexico’s Critical Infrastructure Program will evolve in accordance to changes within the National Infrastructure Protection Plan, threat environment, and evolving strategies and technology enhancements.  New Mexico’s strategy to detect and deter terrorism and to protect our citizens is based on enhancing and leveraging all of the organizations that are currently supporting the State’s counter terrorism effort into a concerted team effort. The centerpiece of the strategy is a renewed and focused effort at bringing local government, industry, private sector, citizens and agencies into the counter terrorism prevention arena.  The purpose of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program is to provide strategic direction to all New Mexico sectors and reduce the risk of terrorist incidents.

Security Program

The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is responsible for the security of all state facilities. The Security Program is responsible for leading the State’s efforts in creating standard security policies and procedures for State government agencies as well as integrates the information technology systems which support the security of these entities. The program is also responsible for bridging security issues between members of the federal government and state, local and tribal partners in New Mexico. This includes facilitating the granting of security clearances and ensuring the protection of classified information. Additionally the program is responsible for the security of all DHSEM facilities and personnel.