New Mexico Sues FEMA Over $61.6 Million in Emergency Response Funding
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How it started
What happened
The administration of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The suit seeks $61.6 million to fund emergency response efforts in the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak burn scar. This funding is intended to cover guard-related flood control and debris management over a 10-year period ending in 2034.
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Why it matters
The state is suing the federal agency after two separate requests for the funds were denied by FEMA. The Governor stated that the refusal to pay was 'unconscionable.'
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Who's involved
- New MexicoThe state of New Mexico is the plaintiff in the lawsuit against FEMA.
Who could feel it
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The state might face increased liability regarding emergency response costs if the funding dispute is not resolved.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A state court is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Sub-event
- A civil trial regarding the Unfair Practices Act took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico.Sub-event
Gonzales filed a lawsuit in Santa Fe.1 source
- State budget shortfall triggers legal action in Santa Fe County.Sub-event
Lawsuit pending in Santa Fe district, New Mexico.1 source
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The entities involved
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America
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Santa Fe
capital city of New Mexico, United States