fire resources
Resources for New Mexicans Affected by the Wild Fires
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President Biden has signed a disaster declaration for New Mexicans affected by the fires in Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel, and Valencia Counties. This money can go for temporary housing and home repairs, loans for uninsured property losses and other programs.
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Those who need assistance can request it by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. For those with speech or hearing impairments the number is 1-800-462-7585. The line operates from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT.
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Statewide NM crisis line: 1-855-NMCRISIS (855-662-7474)
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Evacuation centers (Source NM Highlands University, which has put together a great overall resources page here)
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San Miguel County Evacuation Shelter, Old Memorial Middle School (MMS), 947 Old National Road.
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Glorieta Adventure Camps: 11 NM-50, Glorieta, NM 87535
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Josh Nelson at 505-757-6161, ext. 713.
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Peñasco Schools: 13 Old School Road, Peñasco, NM 87553
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Contact: Annette Sanchez - 575-770-9042
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San Miguel County Public Works in Las Vegas
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Phone 505-652-8728
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For those not comfortable in shelters, the site at 10 Airport Road offers temporary campsites for vehicles and tents — you must bring your own gear and supplies. They have two porta-potties. No reservations needed at this point.
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Red River Convention Center, 101 West River St., Red River NM 87558
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Phone 575-754-1708
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The Governor has approved sheltering in state parks and waived the rate for those displaced by fire. Patrons show proof of address to the ranger to have the fee waived.
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Food:
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Bar Castañeda Meals for those Displaced by NM Wild Fires.
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In collaboration with other Las Vegas restaurants Bar Castañeda is providing meals to evacuees and first responders from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, 524 Railroad Ave. Las Vegas NM 87701. (You can support that effort here.)
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The Eagle Nest Senior Center is offering free meals to senior evacuees - please call ahead so food can be provided to (575) 377-1344 - 74 North Tomboy, Eagle Nest, NM 87718
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Resources for pets and livestock:
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Pet and livestock shelters (source)
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The Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society is taking in cats displaced by the fire; call 505-983-4309, ext. 1606. The shelter also is offering supplies for displaced pets and requests donations.
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The Santa Fe County Fairgrounds is taking in dogs, cats and chickens; call 505-471-4711.
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The Zamora arena is being used to temporarily house livestock and horses; contact livestock inspector Matthew Romero at 575-643-6805.
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The Pecos arena is sheltering livestock and horses; contact Freddy Lujan at 505-930-3986 or 505-757-3986.
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The Taos County Sheriff’s Posse Arena is being used to house livestock and horses; contact livestock inspector Ruben Baca at 575-770-1490.
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Animal Humane of Española has taken in animals evacuated from the Las Vegas shelters. They are at capacity and need people to foster and adopt. You can learn more here.
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Las Vegas Community Foundation Hermit’s Peak Wildfire Relief Fund Grants.
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Applications for up to $10,000 are being accepted for 501c3 organizations serving Mora and San Miguel Counties. Relief organizations directly serving & assisting local families and communities can apply for emergency funds by sending an email and submitting a streamlined application to Linda Anderle at info@lvnmcf.org.
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How to Help Those Affected by the Fires
If you are in a position support those affected by the fires, please take a look at ways you can help:
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Donate
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The All Together New Mexico Fund: Grants from the All Together New Mexico Fund will go to emergency shelter, food and water distribution, and access to medical support.
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The Hermit’s Peak Wildfire Relief Fund: The Las Vegas Community Foundation has created the Hermit's Peak Wildfire Relief Fund for individuals wishing to make monetary donations that will support local nonprofits helping individuals impacted by the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire.
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The Fund for Taos: The Taos Community Foundation’s Fund for Taos is actively responding to support emergency needs related to the fires. Funds are now being directed to support basic needs, such as food, shelter, water and access to essential services.
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Volunteer:
Stay Informed
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View an interactive map showing fire restricted areas in New Mexico
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Find emergency preparedness planning guides
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Download the free FEMA app (available in English and Spanish) to receive emergency alerts and real-time safety notifications
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Find more New Mexico wildfire preparedness guides - Ready, Set, Go! Program
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Learn how you can keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe | Es importante aprender cómo mantener a nuestra familia y mascotas seguras.
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Find air quality updates, health information, and smoke forecasts
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Find more information about fire prevention and responses in New Mexico
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Read about policies and initiatives in response to the New Mexico fires
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Follow:
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@GovMLG for daily fire severity/coverage updates
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@NMForestry for air quality and evacuation updates
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@NMDHSEM for evacuation orders and live fire updates
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@NMFireInfo for general fire information
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@NWSAlbuquerque for updates from the Albuquerque National Weather Service
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#NMFire for updates
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