On May 4, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico in the wake of several ongoing wildfires. The Major Disaster Declaration will open up access to Public Assistance and Individual Assistance funds from FEMA. Public Assistance supports the restoration and reconstruction of public infrastructure and lands. Individual Assistance supports families from losses suffered due to the fires. To apply for these resources, contact FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362 or apply online at disasterassistance.gov.
Southwest Wildfire Interactive Map
Interactive map provided by Southwest Coordination Center helps track current wildifire incidents. For more information please click here.
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Evacuation Status Map
The map below shows areas in an evacuation status and is updated in real-time. Please use this to help determine the evacuation status of your area. The green areas are in GO, or mandatory evacuation status. Yellow means Set, and Red means Ready.
Active Wildfire Information
Wildfire Preparedness
- New Mexico Wildfire Information: List of helpful links to information for active fires, protection, prevention, and rehabilitation.
- Firewise: Information on preparedness, defensible space around homes and communities, and online courses.
- New Mexico Ready, Set, Go Wildfire Tips and Planning: Tips on how to create a defensible space and harden your home, prepare for emergencies, and what do in case of an emergency.
- American Red Cross Wildfire Preparedness: Tips on preparing for, responding to, and recovering after a fire for your home.
- After Wildfire: Guide and resource to help families and communities recover after a wildfire. The guide includes helpful tips on immediate safety, how to mobilze your community, who can help, post-fire treatments for land, and other additional resources.
Wildfire Prevention
- Prevention How-Tos: Information on how to prevent wildfires from campfires, debris burning, and equipment use.
- Practice Wildfire Safety: Prevention recommendations before, during, and after a fire.
- Know The Risk: Learn about fire restrictions and closures in all 33 New Mexico Counties or call 1-877-864-6985
For Businesses
- Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs): SBDCs throughout the state can provide free one-on-one advice on a number of aspects to business, including disaster recovery and preparedness. For the closest SBDC center near you please visit: http://www.nmsbdc.org/
- Wildfire Preparedness Checklist For Businesses: A checklist to help protect your business in the event of a fire.
- Emergency Preparedness For Small Businesses: List of resources to help protect your employees and lessen the financial impact of wildfires.
Additional Resources And Contacts
- New Mexico Municipal, County, and Tribal Emergency Manager Contact List
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center Locator: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and USDA Rural Development administer programs that may assist eligible producers and rural homeowners in making their homes and lands more fire resistant and safe. Some examples include the following programs:
- Southwest Coordination Center
- National Interagency Fire Center
- National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy
Additional Safety Tips
- Do not use fireworks of any kind;
- Use caution and common sense before lighting any fire;
- Understand that any fire you create could become a wildfire;
- Never, ever leave any fire unattended;
- Properly extinguish and discard smoking materials;
- Be aware of your surroundings and careful when operating equipment including off road vehicles during perids of dry or hot weather;
- Speak up and step in when you see someone in danger of starting a wildfire; and
- Be prepared for any emergency by putting together a disaster kit and family evacuation plan.
Common ways you could unintentionally start a wildfire
- Unattended debris burning;
- Equipment fires such as from lawnmowers, ATVs, power equipment;
- Smoking;
- Unattended campfires;
- Children playing with matches or lighters; and
- Fireworks.
Latest News
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement welcoming an announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration to increase pay for wildland firefighters. The announcement today includes unprecedented actions Senator Heinrich has advocated for on behalf of the wildland firefighter workforce that is funded...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) announced that President Joe Biden has approved a request to expand federal assistance eligibilities for Colfax, Mora, and San Miguel...
WASHINGTON (June 7, 2022) – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) are calling on President Joe Biden to approve a request from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for expanded federal...
WASHINGTON – In the wake of wildfire devastation that has impacted communities and homes across the state, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) issued the following statement welcoming news that President Joe...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) are calling on President Joe Biden to approve a request from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for additional federal assistance for the...
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