Federal Aid Flows to New Mexico After Severe Storm Landslides
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
On July 10, 2025, the President declared an emergency in parts of New Mexico due to severe storms, flooding, and landslides starting June 23. This means the federal government will help pay for emergency actions to save lives and protect property, covering up to 75% of eligible costs. The support is happening now and will help communities recover faster and safer.
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Emergency declared for parts of New Mexico
On July 10, 2025, the President declared an emergency for parts of New Mexico because of severe storms, flooding, and landslides that began on June 23, 2025. The declaration authorizes emergency protective measures (Category B) limited to direct Federal assistance under the Public Assistance program for designated areas.
Federal cost-share covers 75% of eligible costs
Federal funds for Public Assistance tied to this emergency are limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. That means the Federal government will pay up to 75% of eligible emergency protective measures and related costs for this declared emergency.
Certain disaster assistance programs available
For this emergency, FEMA listed multiple assistance programs to be used for reporting and drawing funds, including Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households (CFDA 97.048 and 97.049), Crisis Counseling (CFDA 97.032), Disaster Legal Services (CFDA 97.033), Community Disaster Loans (CFDA 97.030), Hazard Mitigation Grant (CFDA 97.039), and other disaster assistance programs. These programs may provide housing help, unemployment aid, counseling, legal help, loans, or mitigation funding to people and entities affected by the declared emergency.
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