Schools, senior centers & farmers honored for promoting New Mexico-grown food

SANTA FE, NM – A record-breaking number of awardees will be honored Monday afternoon at the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Albuquerque for their

GIVE TO DACC THIS GIVING TUESDAY

December 2nd is Giving Tuesday, and you can help support Doña Ana Community College (DACC) in various ways. Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity and philanthropy to support various causes. DACC is accepting donations

State health officials urge flu vaccinations before holiday gatherings

SANTA FE – New Mexicans should get their flu shots now, before holiday travel and gatherings increase the risk of spreading illness.     The New Mexico

Shop local: New Mexico Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook

Explore 38 pages of New Mexico-made products LAS CRUCES, N.M. – This holiday season, celebrate New Mexico’s culture and traditions with the fourth edition of

Health workers honored for vaccination efforts

“Champion” awards highlight their work  SANTA FE – The New Mexico Immunization Coalition recognized a number of state public health employees with awards for their work

DACC To Host Free Musical Performance

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be hosting a free music concert featuring the world premiere of a work by two award-winning musicians. The performance

Toy Drive and More!!!!

New Mexico secures $3.5 million federal grant to strengthen local food supply chain

18 agribusinesses to enhance processing, distribution, and facilities LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Eighteen New Mexico agribusinesses are set to boost operations with a $3.54 million

New Mexico confirms first case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) are urging horse owners to take immediate preventive measures

DACC Closed For Thanksgiving

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) announces that all campuses and centers will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. There are also no classes

Family health history talks could prevent serious diseases

SANTA FE – Knowing your family’s health history could help prevent serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and Thanksgiving dinner conversations offer an

Las Cruces Christmas Tree Lighting

The City of Las Cruces will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 6. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8

Public health offices close for Thanksgiving holiday

SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  All

New Mexico to host Farm to Cafeteria Food Conference

SANTA FE – The National Farm to School Network will bring its annual National Farm to Cafeteria Conference to Albuquerque this year, spotlighting New Mexico’s

$500,000 in USDA specialty crop funding available for NM

NMDA to hold workshops in December in advance of Feb. 14 proposal deadline LAS CRUCES, N.M. – More than $500,000 in funding is available to

Report finds increased levels of metals in Mora County water 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health are urging Mora County residents to test their private wells

Get your shots now before respiratory viruses spread 

Vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV are available now  SANTA FE – Flu and COVID-19 are already circulating in New Mexico, and health officials say getting

Botulism outbreak leads to nationwide recall of infant formula

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any ByHeart whole nutrition infant formula immediately.

Awareness + action = diabetes prevention

SANTA FE – November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, highlighting a condition that affects 254,000 New Mexico residents.  More New Mexicans are at risk: nearly

Seven projects to boost New Mexico specialty crops

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Seven projects aimed at strengthening New Mexico’s specialty crop industry will launch this fall with $611,032 in federal funding running through