NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1999. Heavily influenced by early 80's hardcore, NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD wasted little time and released their first 7", "Weapons and Equipment of Counter Terrorism", by the end of '99. The following year, NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD released an 8-song demo which the band themselves manufactured and sold at shows. Six of these songs later saw the light of day on a split with Destination Daybreak. NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD continued to play shows whenever possible, slowly but steadily building their reputation in the punk underground.

During ANTI-FLAG's "Mobilize" Tour, NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD was recommended to Anti-Flag by Thomas of Strike Anywhere as a band to look out for. After getting a copy of their self-released demo A-F Records immediately got in touch, and soon thereafter NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD was welcomed into the fold.

NMDS moved on to Jade Tree, releasing their final CD/LP "Don't Believe" in 2006. They sadly called it a day after their final performance at The Fest 7 on Nov. 1, 2008.