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Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is encouraging New Mexicans to prepare for potentially severe weather beginning on Thursday December 23rd. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts strong winds and...

State urges residents to take precautions and check on neighbors amidst extreme weather SANTA FE — The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) in conjunction with the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), urge residents of Northern...

Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is urging New Mexicans to be advised of potentially severe weather beginning this evening and continuing through early next week. The National Weather Service (NWS)...

Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from heavy rainfall and flash flooding Santa Fe, NM – Yesterday, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Socorro County. This order aims to provide local governments with...

County and local jurisdictions can now apply for FEMA funding to reduce the impact of future disasters Santa Fe, NM – Earlier this month, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) sent a letter to San Miguel County leadership...

Declaration provides new resources to support recovery from heavy rainfall and flash flooding Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Catron County. This order aims to provide local governments...

Santa Fe, NM – Today, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) pays tribute to the millions of veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces, to the families who support them, and to all those heroes who made the...

Program reimburses loved ones for funeral expenses related to COVID-19, averaging $5,000 in aid per New Mexico registrant Santa Fe, NM – On Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released data showing that New Mexicans have now received roughly $5.3...

Thanks to recent legislation, the Council will distribute more than three times the $6.6 million allocated last year Santa Fe, NM – On Tuesday, the New Mexico Fire Grant Council announced award decisions for the FY22 Fire Protection Grant Fund, directing over $20...

Santa Fe, NM – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today requested that President Biden declare a major disaster in New Mexico following the heavy rainfall and severe flash flooding that impacted Doña Ana County on August 12, 2021, through August 16, 2021. “This flooding...

Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office, Valencia County, and various local fire departments are partnering with the Red Cross to install smoke alarms in more than 200 households during the month of October. Officials will install smoke alarms in 96...

New ratings indicate stronger fire protection measures and likely savings for local homeowners Santa Fe, NM – Earlier this month, Secretary Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) signed certificates recognizing...

This order follows a state emergency declaration for Doña Ana County, which the Governor signed last month Santa Fe, NM – Earlier today, Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order providing up to $750,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency...

Vitalant will host nearly 300 donation events across New Mexico between now and October 7th Santa Fe, NM – For the last 18 months, hospitals around the country have struggled with a shortage of donated blood due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this period,...

  Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) announced Wednesday that a team of New Mexico emergency managers has arrived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to assist with local response and recovery efforts related to...