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

Low23

Moderate8

Elevated2

High0

Dominant hazards

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

Winter weather — 13 counties
Drought — 7 counties
Wildfire — 5 counties
Flooding — 2 counties

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Doña Ana County	Relatively High	96
Bernalillo County	Relatively High	94
Chaves County	Relatively Moderate	88
San Juan County	Relatively Moderate	88
Lea County	Relatively Moderate	86
Santa Fe County	Relatively Moderate	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 2026-07-08