Public health offices closed for Memorial Day
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday weekend SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Read More →
2026-05-20
Summer Swim Lesson Registration Set for May 30 in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – Registration for summer swim lessons through the City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will take place from 9 to 11Read More →
2026-05-13
New Mexico’s hantavirus strain vs cruise ship outbreak
SANTA FE – As news coverage of a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship raises questions, New Mexico health officials want residents to know:Read More →
2026-05-13
Free Summer Meals Return for Children Across Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES – Free summer meals are returning for children across Doña Ana County, giving families another way to make sure kids have access toRead More →
2026-05-11
Dog tests positive for rabies in Curry County
SANTA FE – A 10-month-old dog in Curry County tested positive for rabies – the second dog in the state to do so in the pastRead More →
2026-04-23
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday Across Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – Residents across Las Cruces and Doña Ana County will have an opportunity this weekend to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwantedRead More →
2026-04-22
DACC To Host Blood Drive
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a blood drive tomorrow in conjunction with Vitalant. The drive will be Thursday, April 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Espina Campus,Read More →
2026-04-22
State public health nurse honored for excellence
SANTA FE – A longtime New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner was honored this month for her work expanding access to HIV prevention medication inRead More →
2026-04-20
Department of Health honors National Public Health Week
SANTA FE — New Mexicans can access free vaccinations, reproductive health services, opioid use disorder treatment, nutrition support and children’s medical services at public healthRead More →
2026-04-07
Health officials warn against chicks and ducklings as Easter gifts
Chicks, ducklings linked to Salmonella risk SANTA FE – Seasonal cuteness aside, chicks and ducklings are a leading source of salmonella infections in young children. TheRead More →
2026-03-30
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