State measles count rises to 15
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s measles case count has risen to 15, all linked to three county detention centers, the New Mexico Department of HealthRead More →
2026-03-26
State measles count rises to 13
Increase in cases a reminder to check records and get vaccinated SANTA FE – New Mexico’s measles case count has risen to 13, all linkedRead More →
2026-03-20
First rabies case of 2026 reported in New Mexico
SANTA FE – A bobcat in Sierra County has tested positive for rabies – the first animal rabies case in the state in 2026. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)Read More →
2026-03-16
Hantavirus confirmed in Santa Fe County resident
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reported a Santa Fe County resident was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome – the first caseRead More →
2026-03-13
Dog diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County
SANTA FE – A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – the first animal plague case in the state in 2026. The NewRead More →
2026-03-13
New measles case reported in New Mexico detention center
SANTA FE – A federal inmate held in the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles – bringing the total number of 2026 measlesRead More →
2026-03-04
Health Department expands school-based health centers
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is celebrating National School-Based Health Center Awareness Month this February by highlighting significant growth in school-based healthRead More →
2026-02-05
Health department warns against consuming raw dairy products
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is warning New Mexicans to avoid raw dairy products following the death of a newborn fromRead More →
2026-02-04
State promotes children’s dental health
SANTA FE — February is Children’s Dental Health Month and the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health is raising awareness aboutRead More →
2026-02-02
Health Department urges vaccination as influenza cases rise statewide
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as flu cases climb across the state and the nation. Read More →
2026-01-16
New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’Read More →
2026-01-07
Possible measles exposure linked to travel in Albuquerque
SANTA FE – A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in thatRead More →
2026-01-06