NM Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham | governor.state.nm.us
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has taken steps to address the catastrophic flooding affecting Ruidoso. In a statement, she emphasized the urgency of the situation, recalling last summer's wildfires and flooding that impacted the community.
"Ruidoso endured devastating wildfires and flooding last summer, and now catastrophic flooding is hitting this resilient community again. This crisis demands immediate action," said Governor Lujan Grisham.
The governor announced that she signed an emergency declaration request to facilitate federal response teams and repair resources being deployed swiftly. "Tonight, I signed an emergency declaration request to get federal response teams and repair resources on the ground immediately. We’re encouraged that additional federal resources are already on the way," she stated.
Governor Lujan Grisham highlighted New Mexico's efforts to mobilize state resources but stressed the necessity of federal support for Ruidoso's recovery. "New Mexico is mobilizing every resource we have, but Ruidoso needs federal support to recover from this disaster. We’ve watched Texas receive the federal resources they desperately needed, and Ruidoso deserves that same urgent response."
