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SANTA FE – The Department of Game and Fish encourages the public to be mindful of wildlife displaced by fires. Like humans, wild animals are also fleeing wildfires burning around the state. Wildlife is incredibly resilient to fire, but need space to find new habitat...

Sites in Eagle Nest, Peñasco, Raton, Red River and Taos are open to all SANTA FE – As wildfires continue to displace thousands of New Mexicans, the state has worked with local and national partners to coordinate six sites in northern New Mexico communities that will...

Mt. Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Albuquerque, NM – May 12, 2022 –The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has moved to Very High Fire Danger Rating on Mt. Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts. The Fire...

San Miguel & Mora Counties – The New Mexico Environment Department confirms a Precautionary Water Advisory is in place for the following public water systems located in San Miguel and Mora Counties: System Name County Population Served Pendaries...

Residential wildfire debris may be dangerous Santa Fe – The Wildfire Joint Information Center provides guidance to residents returning to their homes after destructive fires. Homeowners should be aware of the immediate and long-term health risks associated with...

DENTON, Texas –Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams and damage assessment inspectors from FEMA are out in New Mexico communities to help residents get connected with potential assistance. New Mexico homeowners and renters in Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and...

May is also National Wildfire Awareness Month Haga clic aquí para en español. LAS CRUCES – With much of the state already experiencing wildfires, New Mexicans – including farmers and ranchers – are encouraged to be prepared and learn about reducing wildfire risks. May...

DENTON, Texas – Los propietarios de vivienda e inquilinos que habitan en los cinco condados declarados de New Mexico que hayan sufrido daños causados por los incendios forestales y vientos en línea recta que comenzaron el 5 de abril, y continúan, podrían ser elegibles...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...