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
Free back-to-school vaccine clinics open statewide through late August
More than 60 locations offer no-cost shots for children of all ages SANTA FE – New Mexico children can get free required back-to-school vaccinations at clinicsRead More →
2026-06-09
Public health offices closed for Juneteenth
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the holidayRead More →
2026-06-09
Las Cruces Activates Cooling Stations as Triple-Digit Heat Arrives
LAS CRUCES – With temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits this week, the City of Las Cruces has activated several cooling stations toRead More →
2026-06-09
Free Summer Produce Distributions Continue for LCPS Families
LAS CRUCES – Free fresh fruits and vegetables are available to the public this summer through Brighter Bites’ summer produce distributions at three Las CrucesRead More →
2026-06-05