RELEASE: Governor requests Major Disaster Declaration for wildfires
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Joseph R.
HAPPENING TONIGHT: Governor to brief on South Fork Fire and Salt Fires
SANTA FE – Tonight, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a brief for the media to provide information on the South Fork and Salt Fires and the relief effort.
Governor declares state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to wildfires
These wildfires, which ignited yesterday, have damaged more than 500 structures and led to the evacuation of the entire Village of Ruidoso. Further evacuations in nearby communities are possible. The fires have consumed nearly 20,000 acres and are cu...
Governor issues statement on South Fork Fire evacuations in Ruidoso
“My administration is in close contact with state, tribal and federal officials about the status of these fast-moving fires, and we are quickly deploying as many resources as possible to protect people and property.
Governor’s Cabinet to visit Clovis and Portales - Cabinet in Your Community event July 8, 9 will share information and resources
“We want New Mexicans to know that their state government is here for them, and that we’re building stronger communities through accessible state resources,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Please join my administration’s cabinet secretaries in Clovis and ...
RELEASE: Governor issues statement on South Fork Fire evacuations in Ruidoso
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a statement regarding the ongoing South Fork Fire and mandatory evacuations in Ruidoso: “My administration is in close contact with state, tribal and federal officials about the status o
HAPPENING TODAY at 4 p.m.: Governor to hold press conference on South Fork Fire and Salt Fire
SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a press conference to provide information on the South Fork and Salt Fires.
RELEASE: Governor declares state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to wildfires
UPDATED RELEASE: Governor declares state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to wildfires
A previous version of this release neglected to acknowledge the Southern New Mexico Community Foundation, which holds the Greatest Needs Impact Fund for Lincoln and Otero counties.
Governor’s Cabinet to visit Clovis and Portales – Cabinet in Your Community event July 8, 9 will share information and resources
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s cabinet secretaries will host community events in Clovis and Portales on July 8-9 to help residents navigate and procure available state and federal resources.