NM Gov. Lujan Grisham declares drought and wildfire emergency

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 330

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday declared a statewide emergency due to widespread drought and severe wildfire conditions, which mobilizes various state agencies to provide affected communities with resources.

The governor’s executive order cites the state’s historically low snowpack, high spring temperatures, severe winds and ongoing wildfires. It directs the state’s Drought Task Force to ensure communities receive “available information and resources to enable them to prepare for and respond …

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