New Mexico Disaster & Funding Calendar
When New Mexico's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (wildfire, flood, drought, severe storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
New Mexico hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | April–July | ||||||||||||
| Flood | July–September | ||||||||||||
| Drought | June–September | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June |
Peak windows
- Wildfire — typically April–July in New Mexico.
- Flood — typically July–September in New Mexico.
- Drought — typically June–September in New Mexico.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in New Mexico.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a New Mexico disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
New Mexico hazard season FAQ
When is wildfire season in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, wildfire season typically runs April–July. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, flood season typically runs July–September. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is drought season in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, drought season typically runs June–September. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.