Las Vegas & San Miguel County

Project Highlights
Date of Project
Ongoing: 2022 – Present
Type of Event
Wildfire
Flood
Type of Work
  • Technical Assistance
  • Grant Administration
  • Closeout
The Sulzer Group plays a vital role in supporting recovery and response efforts for communities affected by the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s history.

Following the devastating Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire in 2022—which burned over 340,000 acres across northern New Mexico—the Sulzer Group is engaged to assist local and state government agencies as they navigate the complex recovery landscape. Our team provides end-to-end disaster recovery support, including:

  • FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and Individual Assistance (IA) Guidance
    We are helping local and state government agencies document damages, prepare funding requests, and manage FEMA’s rigorous reimbursement process.
  • Grant and Program Management
    Sulzer is guiding state officials through federal and state grant compliance, including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding strategies.
  • Damage Assessments and Documentation
    Our field teams are supporting the identification, cataloging, and validation of damage to public infrastructure, schools, utilities, and community facilities.
  • Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
    We are providing staffing support, process development, and long-term recovery planning for under-resourced agencies, ensuring they had the capacity to manage recovery while continuing day-to-day operations.
  • Community Engagement and Communication Support
    Sulzer is helping state officials engage with residents, coordinate with FEMA, and communicate their recovery timelines clearly and effectively.
  • Water Treatment
    We provide emergency delivery of potable water during crisis events and deliver ongoing project, compliance, and operational support to ensure water treatment facilities remain safe, reliable, and fully functional.
Progress Update - Bridge Construction 05/27/2025 We’re proud to share recent progress from San Miguel County, New Mexico, where the Sulzer Group is supporting vital recovery efforts after severe flooding washed out the bridge at County Road A3 in Sapello.

This weekend, our team completed drivable road access and oversaw the installation of a temporary Acrow metal bridge—reconnecting residents to essential services and restoring access for emergency response. We’re deeply grateful to our partners at CF Padilla Construction, Magnum Construction, and Acrow for their outstanding collaboration.

But this bridge is just one example of what we do.

At The Sulzer Group, we support municipalities, counties, cities, and states through every stage of disaster recovery and infrastructure rebuilding—from start to finish. We help our clients identify funding opportunities, navigate and manage complex federal grants, oversee construction and project execution, and ensure compliance through final closeout. We’re a true one-stop shop.

With nearly two decades of experience and a proven track record nationwide, the Sulzer Group offers comprehensive, efficient, and responsive support—delivering peace of mind and powerful results for the public sector.

San Miguel Bridge Construction
San Miguel Bridge Construction
San Miguel Bridge Construction
San Miguel Bridge Construction
Crews preparing an asphalt surfaceCrews preparing an asphalt surface adjacent to a bridge construction site, with workers and equipment actively grading and compacting materials.
Excavation along a creek bankExcavation along a creek bank, stabilizing the shoreline as part of a new bridge foundation
Crews unloadingCrews unloading and preparing Acrow temporary bridge sections.
An excavator removing soilAn excavator removing soil along a creek bank during early bridge construction work, preparing the site for structural installation
Prepared forms for concrete abutment pour.Workers grading freshly installed road base during bridge approach construction near a creek. Prepared forms for concrete abutment pour.
Unloading Acrow bridge sections.Unloading Acrow bridge sections.
Initial concrete fill occuring. A completed formwork and reinforcement structure in place on the creek bank, ready for concrete placement in the bridge abutment. Initial concrete fill occuring.
Heavy equipment removing soil Heavy equipment removing soil near the waterway as part of subgrade and foundation preparation for the bridge crossing.
Crews preparing concrete formsCrews preparing concrete forms prior to concrete installation. Once concrete installation is complete, Acrow temproary bridge sections can be placed.
Workers constructing reinforced steel rebar cagesWorkers constructing reinforced steel rebar cages for the bridge deck or abutment wall, providing structural strength to the upcoming concrete pour.
Newly excavated and reinforced stream bank.Newly excavated and reinforced stream bank.
A compact track loader performing soil removalA compact track loader performing soil removal along a waterway to shape the foundation for a new bridge structure


Ongoing work includes: Disaster Recovery & Grant Management, Federal and state disaster grant administration, Grant application development and compliance, Project formulation, scoping, and documentation, Reimbursement management and closeout, Appeals, audits, and duplication of benefits analysis, Emergency Management & Preparedness, Emergency operations and continuity planning Disaster response activation support, Risk and vulnerability assessments, Public information and crisis communications support, Insurance & Risk Recovery, Insurance claim strategy and coordination, Loss documentation and recovery optimization, Business interruption support, Integration of insurance and grant funding, Project & Construction Management, Owner’s representative services, Capital project oversight, Construction management and inspections, Schedule, budget, and cost controls, Procurement and contract administration, Architecture, Engineering & Technical Support, Facility inspections and damage assessments, Engineering and technical evaluations, Environmental and historic compliance coordination, Permitting and regulatory support, Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance, Federal procurement compliance, Grant audit preparation and defense, Financial Management & Cost Recovery, Project accounting and reimbursement tracking, Financial reporting and documentation systems, Cash flow management for recovery projects