This bulletin is issued in accordance with Sections 59A-2-8, 59A-2-10 and 59A-4-3 NMSA 1978, and with 13.1.2.9 NMAC.

Upon an order by the Governor based upon the invocation of a state of emergency under the All Hazard Emergency Management Act, the Superintendent of Insurance, may “take those actions necessary to ensure access to insurance and the stability of insurance markets during the emergency.” NMSA 1978, Section 59A-2-8(A)(11). The Superintendent issued a Second Amended Emergency Order on October 1, 2024, related to the subject matter of this bulletin, Docket No. 2024-0051. The Second Amended Emergency Order may be found at the following link to the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website:

Second Amended Emergency Order 2024-0051

PAYMENT OF AUTOMOBILE LOSS CLAIMS FOLLOWING THE SALT AND SOUTH FORK WILDFIRES