A tornado touched down in Santa Fe last night after severe weather moved through the area, damaging eight homes but causing no reported injuries, according to the City of Santa Fe.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning at 7:01 p.m., and Santa Fe Fire and Police Departments responded immediately, along with PNM and New Mexico Gas Company. Initial nighttime assessments identified eight homes with significant damage, including two with roof collapses. City crews conducted door-to-door checks to ensure residents' safety.
The City's Emergency Management team coordinated an overnight shelter for displaced residents. All affected families secured their own accommodations, and the shelter has since closed.
The city is working with the National Weather Service and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to assess the tornado's impact on public and private property. The American Red Cross is visiting affected homes to connect residents with assistance.
Residents are advised to document all damage with photographs and videos before cleanup, contact their insurance providers, and call 211 to connect with community resources. The City has coordinated dumpster availability in the affected neighborhood and is coordinating a process for community members interested in volunteering to assist with cleanup and recovery.
"Santa Fe is a resilient community, and I am grateful that no one was injured in this tornado," Mayor Michael J. Garcia said. "Our immediate priority is making sure residents are safe and connecting affected families with the resources they need to recover."
With additional rain forecast and the possibility of further severe weather, residents are advised to remain alert and monitor official emergency alerts.