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Jemez Springs council declares state of emergency after June flash flooding
Summary
The Jemez Springs Village Council adopted Resolution 2026-018 on June 29, 2026, declaring a state of emergency after a flash flood on June 26; the measure passed by roll call vote to enable the village to seek external assistance following guidance from DHS Emergency Management.
Mayor Michael Nealeigh called an emergency meeting of the Jemez Springs Village Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on June 29, 2026, saying he had met earlier with Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management personnel and was advised that a request for assistance must be preceded by a municipal declaration of a state of emergency.
Mayor Nealeigh introduced Resolution 2026-018, "A Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency Due to Major Storm and Flooding Event," citing damage to residences and public infrastructure from the flash flood of June 26, 2026. Trustee James McCue moved to adopt the resolution and Trustee Judy Boyd seconded. After brief discussion and comments from attendees, the council took a roll call vote: Trustee Boyd—aye; Trustee Martinez—aye; Trustee McCue—aye; Trustee Wilson—aye. The motion carried and the resolution was approved.
The declaration clears a procedural prerequisite for the village to request outside assistance, according to the mayor's account of his meeting with federal emergency management staff. The meeting record shows no formal vote recorded for the mayor; the roll call lists four trustees voting in the affirmative. Mayor Nealeigh adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
