Heath Dobrovolny

The key discussions planned for this meeting include the election of a new Chair and Vice-Chair, followed by a detailed update on the rulemaking process concerning NMAC Appeals of State Fire Marshal Orders, Complaints Heard by the Council, and Firefighters Survivor's Supplemental Death Benefits. Additionally, updates will be provided by the State Fire Marshal's Office regarding the new Academy building in Santa Fe, Fire Academy and Support Services, and Investigations and Code Enforcement.

The 2025 Hazard Mitigation Administrative Plan for the State of New Mexico outlines the functional organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and management procedures for administering various federal hazard mitigation grant programs, including HMGP, HMGP-PF, LPDM, PDM, BRIC, and FMA. It establishes processes for grant application, sub-applicant eligibility, project selection, fund administration, monitoring, and compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring effective implementation of pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation strategies.

The meeting included discussions on a new dry mist decontamination system, policy adjustments to improve hazmat training, preparedness, and operations in the state, and the development and growth of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and Regional Emergency Planning Committees (REPCs). The commission also discussed a Commodity Flow Study for NM Roadways, Tier II training, the State of HMEP Funding, a LEPC Merger with NMAEMP 2026 Symposium, and a Review of LEPC Membership Appointment Strategy. Public updates included discussions on the 2026 LANL Hazmat Challenge and recent depressurization and removal of site hazardous waste at Los Alamos National Labs (LANL).

This document outlines the State of New Mexico's Community Development Block Grant -- Disaster Recovery Action Plan for the 2024 fire and flood events (DR-4795 and DR-4843). The plan details the allocation and administration of CDBG-DR funds through three primary programs: the New Mexico Home Recovery Program, the Post-Disaster Infrastructure Investment Program, and the Disaster Resilience Planning Program. Its objective is to address unmet needs in housing, infrastructure, and planning, facilitate long-term recovery, and build resilience against future disasters, with a focus on low- to moderate-income populations and most impacted and distressed areas.

The meeting agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda for August 12th, 2025, public comments, old business including email vote results for complaints and line of duty death documents, an update on the proposed rule making process, discussion on website updates, new business including House Bill 450, and announcements.