November 6, 2026 (RUIDOSO, NM) — Residents in Lincoln County can receive free, in-person assistance with Home Recovery Program applications and learn about available housing recovery resources through upcoming workshops and town halls hosted by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).
The New Mexico Home Recovery Program provides housing recovery assistance to eligible households affected by disasters in Lincoln and Chaves counties.
Workshops offer hands-on application assistance, including help completing applications and submitting required documents. Town halls provide program updates, opportunities to ask questions about the application process, and a forum for community feedback.
Lincoln County Home Recovery Workshops
Residents seeking assistance with their Home Recovery Program applications can visit the Ruidoso Public Library during regularly scheduled workshops.
Workshop Schedule
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays through December 17, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Ruidoso Public Library
107 Kansas City Road
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Workshops provide opportunities to:
Receive in-person assistance completing Home Recovery Program applications.
Get help submitting required documentation.
Ask questions about the application process.
Workshop dates:
Tuesdays: July 28–December 15, 2026
Thursdays: July 30–December 17, 2026
Residents are encouraged to check the DHSEM website for schedule updates before attending.
Upcoming Lincoln County Town Halls
DHSEM will also host two additional Lincoln County town halls in November and December.
These meetings provide opportunities for residents to hear program updates, ask questions, and share feedback about the Home Recovery Program.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Location: ENMU-Ruidoso
709 Mechem Drive
Room 106
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Location: ENMU-Ruidoso
709 Mechem Drive
Lecture Room 201
Ruidoso, NM 88345
About the New Mexico Home Recovery Program
Administered by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Home Recovery Program assists eligible disaster-impacted households in Lincoln and Chaves counties with housing recovery needs.
Depending on eligibility and program requirements, assistance may include home repairs, reconstruction, or new home construction.
Residents are encouraged to review program eligibility requirements and application information before attending a workshop.
Learn More and Apply
For complete program information, eligibility requirements, application materials, and the latest town hall and workshop schedules, visit the official New Mexico DHSEM Home Recovery Program website:
https://www.dhsem.nm.gov/homerecovery
Residents planning to attend a workshop or town hall should check the DHSEM website for any schedule or location changes.
