Payout to FEMA Claims Director Sparks Outrage in Northern NM

Описание: 2.6.26 – Last week, in partnership with New Mexico in Focus, Source New Mexico's Patrick Lohmann published a story revealing that Jay Mitchell, the director of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon FEMA claims office, received more than $250,000 in federal relief for claimed smoke damage at his Angel Fire home after the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. The payment sparked outrage in the Northern New Mexico community, where many are still waiting for federal help. Lohmann and In Focus Reporter Cailley Chella went to Angel Fire to get answers from Mitchell and for the area's communities who are demanding accountability.

Reporter:
Cailley Chella

Correspondent:
Patrick Lohmann

Guests:
Jacqueline Ortiz, Fire Victim
Mike Salazar, Fire Victim
Lorenza Ortiz, Fire Victim
Jay Mitchell, Director, Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon FEMA Office
Lisa Mitchell, Wife of Jay Mitchell
Michael Martinez, Jay Mitchell's Neighbor
Yolanda Cruz, Community Advocate and Fire Victim
Sara Jo Mathews, Owner, Borracho's Craft Booze and Brews
Anita Vigil, Fire Victim
Andrew Vigil, Fire Victim
Laura Silva, Community Advocate and Fire Victim

For More Information:
https://sourcenm.com/2026/01/28/fema-...
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