New Mexico Sues FEMA for $61 Million in Wildfire Compensation

New Mexico sues FEMA over wildfire compensation

The New Mexico state government is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.

New Mexico sues feds over refusing to reimburse state for $61M in wildfire costs

New Mexico sues feds over refusing to reimburse state for $61M in wildfire costs mps-post Wed, 09/09/2026 - 05:00 Image (Source New Mexico) New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced that her office had sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency for failing to reimburse the New Mexico National Guard for at least $61 million in costs it incurred fighting a 2022 wildfire that the federal government inadvertently ignited.Th…

New Mexico sues FEMA for $61 million in wildfire compensation

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against FEMA, seeking $61 million in wildfire compensation. The state says that money covers ongoing cost for deploying the national guard to respond to wildfires and flooding in the wake of the 2022 Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. That wildfire, the largest in state history, began as [...]

New Mexico files lawsuit against FEMA for $61 million over wildfire compensation

New Mexico files lawsuit against FEMA