NM WIC marks breastfeeding week with statewide events
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (NM WIC) program is using World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 3-7) to highlight the importance of breastfeedingRead More →
2026-08-03
New Mexicans test positive for West Nile virus
SANTA FE – A Bernalillo County woman in her 70’s and an Otero County man in his 30’s have tested positive for West Nile virus, theRead More →
2026-08-03
Free back-to-school vaccine clinics still available statewide
SANTA FE – There’s still time for New Mexico children to get required back-to-school vaccinations for free at clinics statewide through Aug. 29. Sixty-nine locationsRead More →
2026-08-03
West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed in New Mexico; Health Officials Expand Mosquito Surveillance
SANTA FE — Two New Mexicans have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting state health officials to expand mosquito surveillance and urge residents toRead More →
2026-08-01
City of Las Cruces Extends Cooling Stations Through July 29
LAS CRUCES – With near triple-digit temperatures expected to continue through the weekend, the City of Las Cruces has extended operations at its public coolingRead More →
2026-07-22
Health officials warn of heat illness as temperatures rise
Temps expected to top 100 in some areas SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials warn residents to watch for heat illness this weekend andRead More →
2026-07-09
Rodent tests positive for plague in Santa Fe County
SANTA FE – A Santa Fe County rodent has been diagnosed with plague – the first confirmed wild animal plague case in the county in 2026.Read More →
2026-07-08
Health department urges caution around bats
SANTA FE – A bat in Sandoval County tested positive for rabies – the ninth animal rabies case in the state in 2026. The NewRead More →
2026-07-08
Public health offices closed for the Fourth of July
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth ofRead More →
2026-06-26
Health department urges pet vaccinations after fox tests positive for rabies
SANTA FE – A fox in McKinley County tested positive for rabies – the eighth animal rabies case in the state in 2026. The New MexicoRead More →
2026-06-26
Heat Advisory Issued for Las Cruces Area Through Wednesday
LAS CRUCES – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Mesilla Valley and surrounding areas as dangerously hot temperatures settle acrossRead More →
2026-06-22
Health officials urge parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infantRead More →
2026-06-18