STATE RISK ROLL-UP

New Mexico

Across 33 counties, FEMA rates 2 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.

How the counties rate

Bajo23

Moderado8

Elevado2

Alto0

Dominant hazards

The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across New Mexico's counties:

Rayo — 17 counties
Clima invernal — 13 counties
Sequía — 7 counties
Incendios forestales — 5 counties

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Doña Ana County	Relativamente alto	96
Bernalillo County	Relativamente alto	94
Chaves County	Relativamente moderado	88
San Juan County	Relativamente moderado	88
Lea County	Relativamente moderado	86
Santa Fe County	Relativamente moderado	86

State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.

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FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10