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NEW MEXICO WILDFIRE RESOURCE GUIDE

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Letter from Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández.
Available Federal Assistance.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Small Business Administration (SBA).
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
United States Postal Service.
Veterans Affairs (VA).
Mental Health Resources.
State of New Mexico Resources.
Lost Document Replacement.
Flood Preparedness.
Fire Preparedness.
Creating an Evacuation Plan.
How to Stay Safe Evacuating During COVID-19.
Wildfire Smoke Hazards.
Insurance Information and Tips.
Insurance Evacuation & Claims Advice.
Returning Home After a Fire.
IRS Post-Disaster Scam Tips.
Additional Helpful Resources.
Summary of Local Emergency Contacts.
How My Office Can Assist.

Letter from Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández

Dear friends,

The wildfires followed by devastating floods have ravaged our beautiful state this year forcing thousands of Nuevo Mexicanos to evacuate and destroying hundreds of homes, buildings, and livelihoods. They’ve left devastation in their wake from places like the Gallinas canyon to the meadows and mesas in Mora where cattle and elk grazed to the streams that nourished our acequias and farmlands.

Amid the devastation, though, there is hope. I have traveled throughout our state to visit with firefighters, evacuees, and volunteers. Each person’s commitment to keeping our communities safe has humbled and inspired me.

Make no mistake, the federal government negligently started the Calf Canyon/Hermit’s Peak Wildfire, and the federal government is responsible for fully compensating every affected New Mexican. I have pushed the federal government to maximize assistance to affected Nuevo Mexicanos but gaps remain due to current law. In response, I have introduced and secured House-passage of the bipartisan Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act. This legislation would authorize full compensation for New Mexico residents and business owners for a wide range of losses caused by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Wildfire. We are working to pass it through the Senate and send it to the President’s desk.

My staff and I are here to help you. As you apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Small Business Administration, or U.S. Department of Agriculture we can assist you. We can also help you replace lost social security cards, passports, military records, and other important documents.

Please know that I’ll continue to work with our federal, state, and local officials to support our firefighters and first responders and make sure that our communities have all the necessary resources to rebuild.

In friendship and hope,

Teresa

Available Federal Assistance

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

On May 4, President Biden granted a Major Disaster Declarationfor the state of New Mexico unlocking access to federal funding to individuals living in Colfax, Mora, San Miguel, Lincoln, and Valencia Counties. Additional types of assistance and extensions could be made as the disaster declaration is amended. If you are affected by the fire, please file for FEMA assistance as soon as possible.

Depending on your circumstances, FEMA Individual Assistance may include:

  • Housing assistance such as rental assistance or home repair or replacement assistance
  • Damage related to flooding, mudflows, and debris flows resulting from the wildfire
  • Repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles
  • Moving and storage expenses
  • Medical, dental, child care, and funeral expenses
  • Hazard mitigation assistance to help eligible homeowners repair or rebuild stronger homes
  • Legal aid
  • Unemployment assistance
  • Crisis counseling

If you have insurance, it is important that you file a claim with your insurance company. Government disaster assistance only covers basic needs and usually will not compensate you for your entire loss. FEMA may not duplicate insurance payments. It is also imperative to document damage to your primary residence.

The deadline to apply for FEMA Assistance has been extended to September 6, 2022.

To find out if you are eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance, start by registering at https://www.disasterassistance.gov.You may also call 800-462-7585.

Para Espanol: www.disasterassistance.gov/es o llame al 800-621-3362 o prima el #2 para ayuda en Español.

Please have the following information available when you call:

  • A phone number and a reliable alternative in case FEMA needs to return your call
  • Address of the damaged property
  • Annual household income
  • Social Security number
  • Bank account information (or direct deposit information)
  • Insurance information (if you have insurance)
  • Brief description of damages
  • Current mailing address
  • Email address

To learn more about FEMA’s Individual Assistance programs, please visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4652.

For Frequently Asked Questions and Rumors, visit https://fema.gov/disaster/4652/faq-rumor.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

A Major Disaster Declaration also unlocks assistance from the Small Business Administration. The following SBA programs may assist small businesses and non-profit organizations with disaster recovery:

Loans For Individuals and Families:

  • Homeowners: up to $200,000 to repair or replace real estate damage and up to $40,000 to replace personal property.
  • Renters: up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal property. Federal, low-interest disaster, loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses, homeowners, and renters.

Loans For Businesses:

  • Property Damage: up to $2,000,000 to repair or replace real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other assets that were damaged or destroyed (available to businesses of any size and private, non-profit organizations).
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans: only for small businesses and most private non-profit organizations suffering adverse financial impacts of the disaster (with or without property loss), up to $2,000,000 for working capital to help pay obligations until normal operations resume.

To find out if you are eligible for SBA Assistance, please visit www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance, call 800-659-2955, or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The USDA has several disaster assistance programs for crop and livestock losses; to rehabilitate farmland, watersheds, and forests; and to provide support for rural businesses and homes.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Programs

For assistance with any NRCS programs, please contact:

Mora NRCS Center

523 State Highway 518
Mora, NM 87732
PH: (575) 387-2424

Las Vegas NRCS Center

1927 A7thStreet
Las Vegas, NM 87701
PH: (505) 425-3594 x3

Raton NRCS Center

245 Park Avenue, Room 206
Raton, NM 87740-3800
PH: (575) 445-9571 x3

The Emergency Watershed Protection Program offers technical and financial assistance to help local communities relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed. For more information, visit https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/ewpp/ or contact the New Mexico Watershed Protection Program Director, Kenneth Branch, at (505) 761-4454 or Kenneth.Branch@usda.gov.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forestland owners can apply for resource assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Eligible land includes cropland, rangeland, and non-industrial private forestland. Recovery assistance includes but is not limited to: immediate soil erosion protection, minimizing noxious and invasive plant proliferation, protecting water quality, restoring livestock infrastructure necessary for grazing management, emergency animal mortality management. For more information, visit https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/nrcseprd1429025.pdfor contact your local NRCS Office.

Farm Service Agency (FSA) Programs

For assistance with any FSA programs, please contact:

San Miguel and Mora County FSA Service Center Office

1927 A 7th St

Las Vegas, NM 87701

(505) 425-3594 ext 2

Taos County FSA Service Center Office

224 Cruz Alta Rd

Taos, NM 87571-5947

(575) 758-3863

Colfax County FSA Service Center Office

245 Park Ave

Raton, NM 87740-3800

(575) 445-9471

The FSA Emergency Forest Restoration Program provides a range of benefits to private landowners, including repairing fencing, planting trees, and road repair to restore forest health. For more information, please visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/emergency-forest-restoration/index.

The Emergency Conservation Program provides funding assistance to farmers and ranchers to repair damaged farmland and to install methods of water conservation. For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/emergency-conservation/index.

The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) provides benefits for grazing losses due to wildfire.

LFP benefits may also be available for loss of grazing acres due to wildfires on federally managed lands on which a producer is prohibited, by a federal agency, from grazing normally permitted livestock. For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-forage/index.

The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government. For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-indemnity/index.

The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish for losses due to disease (including cattle tick fever), adverse weather, or other conditions, such as blizzards and wildfires, not covered by LFP and LIP. For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/elap-livestock-fact-sheet.pdf.

The Emergency Loan Program provides loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine by animal quarantine laws or imposed by the Secretary under the Plant Protection Act. For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/emergency-farm-loans/index.

The Disaster Set-Aside Program provides producers who have existing direct loans with FSA who are unable to make the scheduled payments to move up to one full year’s payment to the end of the loan. Assistance is available in counties, or contiguous counties, who have been designated as emergencies by the President, Secretary or FSA Administrator. For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/2019/disaster-set-aside-program-factsheet-19.pdf.

Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) pays covered producers of covered noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters (includes native grass for grazing). Eligible producers must have purchased NAP coverage for the current crop year. For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/noninsured_crop_disaster_assistance_program-nap-fact_sheet.pdf.

Tree Assistance Program (TAP) provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines damaged by natural disasters. Learn more about TAP. For more information, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/tree_assistance_program-tap-fact_sheet.pdf.

To learn more about all USDA programs, visit https://www.usda.gov/topics/disaster-resource-center.

To learn about help for food producers related to livestock loss, forage loss, fencing, structures, water supply, please visit https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/wildfire.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares their location to be a major disaster area. Depending on the circumstances, the IRS may grant additional time to file returns and pay taxes as well as various deductions and income exclusions for disaster-related assistance. Both individuals and businesses in a federally declared disaster area may receive a faster refund by claiming losses related to the disaster on the tax return for the previous year, usually by filing an amended return.

To learn more, visit https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-presidentially-declared-disaster-areasor call the IRS toll-free number for general tax questions at 800-829-1040.

United States Postal Service

Constituents who have been evacuated should check with their local county for the most up to date information or check the US Postal Service website at https://www.usps.com. If you are a victim of mail theft, please report the incident to your local law enforcement and the United States Postal Inspection service (USPIS) by visiting https://www.uspis.gov.

Veterans Affairs (VA)

If you need information regarding VA death benefits, pensions, insurance settlements, or other information related to VA, contact the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at 800-827-1000 (TDD Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 800-829-4833), or visit their Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS) website at https://www.va.gov/.

Mental Health Resources

After a disaster, it is important to tend to your emotional well-being and look out for signs of distress. During this difficult time, remember to stay active, spend time with others, take breaks, and participate in activities you enjoy.

New Mexico offers 24/7 support to anyone experiencing an emotional, mental, or substance use crisis. To reach the crisis hotline, call 988 or text “TALK” to 988. Para ayuda en español llame 988 y marque “2” o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "HABLAR" al 988.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA) also operates theDisaster Distress Helpline to support survivors, family members, responders, and recovery workers who are affected by wildfires and other disasters. Trained counselors are available 24/7, 365 days a year. To reach the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline, call or text 800-985-5990. Para ayuda en español llame 800-985-5990 y marque “2”.


To find information on helping your children cope, please visithttps://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html.

Para más información en Español favor ir a la siguiente pagina web https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/es/helping-children-cope.html.

State of New Mexico Resources

The State of New Mexico has compiled various useful resources to help those impacted by fires. These resources include:

  • Tips and tools to prepare for an emergency
  • Evacuation center listing
  • Current fire information
  • Post-evacuation guide
  • Agricultural and livestock resources (e.g. animal shelter locations, requests for feed for livestock)
  • Housing resources
  • Ways to help our fellow New Mexicans

To learn more, please visit https://www.nmdhsem.org/2022-wildfires/or call 800-432-2080.

Lost Document Replacement

It is possible that you may have left some of your important documentation behind when you evacuated. To learn more about replacing these documents, please refer to the information below or call my office for assistance. If you have any issues when working directly with a federal agency, please contact my office as well.

Document

Resources to Replace

Birth and Death Certificates

Visit https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/birth/ and https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/death/

Lost Green Card

Visit https://www.uscis.gov and complete Form I-90 to complete by mail, or file online. Call 800-375-5283 to check application status

New Mexico Driver’s License

Visit https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov

Medicare Cards

Visit https://www.healthcare.gov/medicare

Social Security Card

Visit https://ssa/gov or call 800-772-1213 (TTY) 888-874-7793

Military Records

Visit https://www.archives.gov/contact or call 866-272-6272

Passport

Visit https://travel.state.gov.content/travel.html or call 877-487-2778 (TTY) 888-874-7793

U.S. Tax Returns

Visit https://irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript or call 800-829-1040

New Mexico Tax Returns

Visit https://tax.newmexico.gov or call 800-285-2996

Flood Preparedness

From Ready.gov:

Preparing for a Flood

  • Make a planfor your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourselves from flooding. Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response.
  • Gather supplies,including non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and water for several days, in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area.
  • Keep important documents in a waterproof container and consider creating password-protected digital copies.
  • Stay alert for evacuation notices or warnings.
  • Purchase or renew a flood insurance policy. Homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. It typically takes up to 30 days for a policy to go into effect so the time to buy is well before a disaster. Get flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Staying Safe During a Flood

  • Evacuate immediately, if told to evacuate. Never drive around barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas.
  • Contact your healthcare provider if you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
  • Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding.
  • Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown!
  • Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.
  • Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car.
  • Get to the highest level if trapped in a building. Only get on the roof if necessary and once there signal for help. Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwater.

Staying Safe After a Flood

  • Pay attention to authorities for information and instructions. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
  • Avoid driving except in emergencies.
  • Wear heavy work gloves, protective clothing, and boots during clean up and use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaningmold or other debris.
  • People withasthma and other lung conditions and/or immune suppressionshould not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled. Children should not take part in disaster cleanup work.
  • Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house.
  • Be aware of the risk of electrocution. Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. Turn off the electricity to prevent electric shock if it is safe to do so.
  • Avoid wading in floodwater, which can be contaminated and contain dangerous debris. Underground or downed power lines can also electrically charge the water.
  • Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machinery ONLY outdoors and away from windows.

Fire Preparedness

Creating an Evacuation Plan

Making a plan is not always possible due to rapid changes in wind and other conditions, but it is important to plan ahead if you think your area could be susceptible to wildfires. Steps to take include:

  • Learn your local community’s evacuation plan.
  • Ask friends or family members outside of your area if you can stay with them. Be mindful of current public health guidelines relating to COVID-19.
  • If you have a disability, make a plan with family members and care providers.
  • Check with your county emergency management office to find out what shelters are open. Follow guidance from local public health and emergency management officials on when and where to shelter.
  • If you have pets, find out which shelters allow animals and up to what size. If you plan to take your pet with you, bring their medications.
  • Find out which sites are sheltering larger barnyard animals if applicable.
  • Pack a “go bag” (see list below).
  • Place all important documents in a fireproof safe.
  • Withdraw cash in case the power goes out.

Pre-Evacuation Steps

If time allows before evacuating, please consider taking the following steps:

  • Close all windows and doors. Remove all flammable window shades and curtains. Close metal shutters.
  • Move flammable furniture to the middle of the room, away from doors and windows.
  • Shut off gas at the meter. Turn off pilot lights and air conditioning systems.
  • Gather flammable items from outside of the house (patio furniture) and bring them inside.
  • Turn off all propane tanks and move appliances away from structures. Do not leave sprinklers or water running.
  • Back your car into the driveway and ensure all its windows and doors are closed. Ensure your emergency kit is in the vehicle. Have a full tank of gas.

What to Bring

Pack a 3-day supply of items that are ready to go in case of an evacuation (a “go bag”). Have these items ready to go either in your car or by the door.

  • Medications
  • Personal hygiene items
  • On-the-go disinfectant supplies
  • Baby supplies, if applicable
  • Pet supplies and medications, if applicable
  • Cell phones with chargers and portable power bank if available
  • N95 or KN95 masks (cloth and surgical masks do not protect from wildfire smoke)
  • Family and emergency contact information
  • Important personal documents (social security card, car registration, passport, birth certificate)

How to Stay Safe Evacuating During COVID-19

As the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to take into consideration the health and safety of those with whom you could shelter as well as yourself. Be sure to wash your hands (or use hand sanitizer), avoid touching high-contact surfaces or sharing food or drinks with other people. If you are not fully vaccinated, practice social distancing (6 feet from other people outside of your household) and wear a mask over your nose and mouth. Regardless of your vaccination status, follow all instructions from local officials about COVID-19 precautions in public shelters.

For other health and safety guidelines from the CDC around COVID-19 please visit https://cv.nmhealth.org.

Wildfire Smoke Hazards

Wildfire smoke is a mixture of air pollutants that can irritate the lungs, cause inflammation, and alter immune function. It can also increase susceptibility to respiratory infections, like COVID-19.

People who are particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke are:

  • Children under age 18
  • Adults over age 65
  • Pregnant women
  • People with chronic health conditions such as heart of lung disease, including asthma and diabetes

Use the Air Quality Index (AQI) to check the air quality in your area https://www.airnow.gov/aqi.

If wildfire smoke affects air quality, wearing an N95 or KN95 mask can help protect you. It is important that there is a tight seal around the nose and mouth. Using a cloth mask over an N95 mask can help ensure a tighter seal.

If it is still safe to stay in your home, creating a “clean air room” can also reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke. The EPA has helpful instructions on how to do so at https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/create-clean-room-protect-indoor-air-quality-during-wildfire.

For more information on protecting yourself from wildfire smoke, please visit https://www.cdc.gov.

Insurance Information and Tips

Know your policy. If you don’t have a copy of your policy, contact your agent or company and request it. Keep your receipts. If you are evacuated or displaced, be sure to keep copies of all restaurant, hotel, and other living expenses incurred because you cannot go home. Claims need to be filed with insurance companies, but the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) may be able to assist citizens with questions about insurance and the claims process. For more information, please visit https://www.osi.state.nm.us/.

Insurance Evacuation & Claims Advice

If you are under a mandatory evacuation order, here’s what you need to know about putting safety first, maintaining COVID-19 health precautions, and what to expect from your insurance coverage and claims filing process:

  • First and foremost, if you are ordered to evacuate, you need to leave your residence immediately. Listen to orders from local authorities.
  • COVID-19 challenges may impact evacuation shelters, lodging availability, and claims handling.
  • Contact your insurance agency or company immediately to let them know where you are staying and to help you with coverage or claims questions. They can also assist you with lodging options.
  • Most insurance policies cover additional living expenses if you are under a mandatory evacuation and are unable to live in your house or apartment because of a fire or other covered peril. Most policies will reimburse you the difference between your additional living expenses and your normal living expenses, but policies have set limits on the amount they will pay and may be subject to a deductible. Check with your insurance professional about what coverage you have and keep receipts for expenses that may be reimbursed if you file a claim.
  • Take photos or videos of personal possessions, particularly antiques, artwork or custom/expensive items. If time allows, take a more complete home inventory that lists, or has pictures or videos of the contents of your home or apartment. Only do these things if you have plenty of time – put safety FIRST.

Returning Home After a Fire

Don’t delay – Once the danger has passed, if your property has been damaged due to fire and/or smoke, don’t wait – start the claim process by calling your insurance company or agent. Contact the OSI if you need the contact for your company or agent.

Document/mitigate the damage – If the damage to your home is extensive, start taking photos of the property and documenting what was lost. Protect from further damage by placing tarps on roofs or boarding up windows. Don’t begin repairs without contacting your insurance company.

Claims settlement in the time of COVID-19 – Insurance companies have implemented safety procedures that address COVID-19 concerns to provide virtual property and inspection opportunities whenever possible in the claim settlement process. If an on-site inspection is required, adjusters are trained in proper safety precautions.

Verify public adjusters – In the aftermath of a disaster like a wildfire, public adjusters may contact you if you have suffered damage to your home. You are not required to hire a public adjuster, but if you do, make sure he or she is licensed and reputable – check references. If possible, hire a New Mexico-based adjuster. The OSI licenses adjusters and citizens can contact the OSI to verify a license. Check what the fees will be before hiring an adjuster and get information in writing.

Flood Insurance – Now is the time to start thinking about flood insurance. Areas affected by wildfires are under a greater threat for flooding and mudslides due to the loss of vegetation, and the threat can last for many years as the area slowly recovers. Find information about flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) at https://www.floodsmart.gov or call NFIP at 800-427-4661.

If you have any questions about insurance, your policy, how things work, how to file a claim or just how to get in touch with your company or agent, contact the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance at https://www.osi.state.nm.us.

IRS Post-Disaster Scam Tips

Criminals and scammers often try to take advantage of generous taxpayers who want to help disaster victims. Everyone should remain vigilant as these scams often pop up after wildfires.

These disaster scams normally start with unsolicited contact. The scammer contacts their intended victim by telephone, social media, email, or in person. Scammers also use a variety of tactics to lure information out of people. Some scammers pretend they are from a charity. Bogus websites use names that are similar to legitimate charities. This is intended to trick a person into sending money or providing personal financial information.

Here are several tips to avoid becoming a victim:

  • Do not give out personal financial information to anyone who solicits a contribution. This includes things like Social Security numbers or credit card and bank account numbers and passwords.
  • Scammers even claim to be working for – or on behalf of – the IRS. Scammers say they can help victims file casualty loss claims and get tax refunds.
    • Instead, you can call the IRS toll-free disaster assistance at 866-562-5227. Phone assisters will answer questions about tax relief or disaster-related tax issues.

Additional Helpful Resources

Wildfires are dangerous, unpredictable, and can change at a moment’s notice. If you have a wildfire in your area, please follow the local evacuation orders and stay prepared.

For immediate law enforcement or medical assistance, call 911. Please do not call 911 for fire information.

Summary of Local Emergency Contacts

Colfax County Emergency Management
Thomas Vigil
Floodplain Management
Emergency Management
230 North 3rd Street
P.O. Box 1498
Raton, NM 87740
Phone:(575) 445-7050
Cell:(575) 707-3579
Fax: (575) 445-2902
E-mail:tvigil@co.colfax.nm.us

Curry County Emergency Management
321 N Connelly St
Clovis, NM 88101
oem@cityofclovis.org
(575) 763-9487

Harding County Emergency Management
County Manager
Victoria Villarreal
Email: V.Villarreal@hardingcounty.org
Phone:(575) 673-2927
Fax:(575) 673-2922
35 Pine Street
PO Box 1002
Mosquero, NM 87733

Los Alamos County Emergency Management
County, LANL & Emergencies
Emergency Management Commander
beverley.simpson@lacnm.us
Beverley Simpson
505-662-8283

McKinley County Emergency Management
2221 Boyd Ave.
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: 505-772-4248
Fax: 505-722-9009

Mora County Emergency Management
Brenda Casados, Director
PO Box 580, Mora, NM 87732
575-387-2943
bscasados@countyofmora.com

Quay County Emergency Management
Paul Lucero
Paul.Lucero@quaycounty-nm.gov
300 S. Third Street
PO Box 1246
Tucumcari, New Mexico, 88401
Phone: (575) 461-8535

Rio Arriba County Emergency Management
1122 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola,NM87532
(505) 747-1941

San Juan County Emergency Management
209 S. Oliver Dr.
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-7700
(505) 334-0915 fax

San Miguel County Emergency Management
Daniel Esquibel, OEM Manager
500 W. National Ave., Suite 05
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-425-6190
505-426-3034 fax

Santa Fe County Emergency Management
Martin A. Vigil
Assistant Chief/ Emergency Manager
505-992-3072
mavigil@santafecountynm.gov

Taos County Emergency Management
Bobby Lucero
OEM Director
bobby.luero@taoscounty.org
Phone: 575-737-6459
#6 Miranda Canyon Rd
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

Union County Emergency Management
Emergency Manager
PO Box 430
Clayton, NM 88415
575-207-5454
emergencymgr@unionnm.us

How My Office Can Assist

My office is here to help. If you need assistance working with a federal agency, getting replacements for federal documents, or if you simply need information about what resources are available to you, please reach out to us.

Las Vegas Office
1103 National Ave.
Room 101
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-570-7558

Rio Rancho Office
3001 Civic Center Cir, NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
505-415-7810

Santa Fe Office
120 S. Federal Pl, Suite 323
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-428-4680

Washington DC Office
1432 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-6190