Emergency Management

CONTACT INFO

1111 W Fir St
Portales, NM 88130
P: 575.359.2869

 

 

Roosevelt County’s Emergency Management Services (EM) is the County’s emergency management department, responsible for coordinating multi-agency responses to complex, large-scale emergencies and disasters within Roosevelt County. It is the responsibility of the Emergency Management Services to develop and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which serves as a guideline for who will do what, as well as when, with what resources, and by what authority–before, during, and immediately after an emergency. EM provides dedicated staff responsible for managing the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and developing and implementing training and exercise programs designed to coincide with the processes and procedures within the EOP.

The Emergency Management Services is the conduit for information and resource coordination between the State of New Mexico and the local governments of Roosevelt County). The Roosevelt County Operational Area includes the cities of Portales Elida, Floyd, Dora and Causey, Arch and Milnesand.

 

Statewide Fire Restrictions in Effect

Starting April 6, 2026, fire restrictions are in effect across New Mexico on non-federal, non-tribal, and non-municipal lands. Prohibited activities include smoking, fireworks, campfires, open burning, and gas flaring. Limited exceptions may be approved by the State Forester upon request. These restrictions remain in place until officially lifted.

For complete details, visit:
https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026-Fire-Restrictions_FINAL_Order.pdf

For questions, contact the Emergency Management Office.

Contact: Johnny Montiel, Emergency Manager
Phone: (575) 359-2869
Email: jmontiel@rooseveltcounty.com

 

Spanish Version:

Restricciones contra incendios vigentes

A partir del 6 de abril de 2026, las restricciones contra incendios están vigentes en todo Nuevo México en tierras no federales, no tribales y no municipales. Se prohíben fumar, los fuegos artificiales, las fogatas, las quemas al aire libre y el venteo de gas.

El Guardabosques Estatal puede aprobar excepciones limitadas mediante solicitud. Estas restricciones permanecerán vigentes hasta que se levanten oficialmente.

Para más información, visite:
https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/find-current-fire-restrictions

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026-Fire-Restrictions_FINAL_Order.pdf

Para preguntas, comuníquese con la Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias.

Contact: Johnny Montiel, Emergency Manager
Phone: (575) 359-2869
Email: jmontiel@rooseveltcounty.com

 

 

 

 

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