State launches health literacy initiative
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a statewide health literacy initiative to make health information clearer and easier to understand.Read More →
2025-10-14
New Mexico Health Department calls end of measles outbreak
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has declared the state’s measles outbreak, which started on February 14, to be over. The last casesRead More →
2025-09-26
Plague case reported in Bernalillo County
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports a case of plague in a 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County, the second case of theRead More →
2025-09-24
Falls main cause of injury-related deaths for Elderly
SANTA FE – Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older New Mexicans from 2019-2023, according to New Mexico Department of HealthRead More →
2025-09-23
Rise in overdose deaths and ER visits in three Northeast counties
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports an increase in overdose deaths and overdose-related emergency department visits during the first half ofRead More →
2025-09-18
New Mexico removes barriers to COVID-19 vaccines
Statewide standing order makes vaccines available without prescriptions SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has issued a standing order that expands access to updatedRead More →
2025-09-11
New Mexico suicide deaths rise 9% in 2024
Prevention resources emphasized during Suicide Prevention Month SANTA FE – Suicide deaths in New Mexico increased 9% in 2024 to 512 deaths, a jump ofRead More →
2025-09-10
New Mexico reports first case of human plague
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports a case of plague in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County. The man was hospitalizedRead More →
2025-08-26
Youth-Adult Partnership to elevate youth voices in public health
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching the Youth-Adult Partnership, a new initiative bringing together youth and adults from across the stateRead More →
2025-08-19
Safe Sleep campaign includes free Pack ‘n Play
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is giving free Pack n’ Play portable cribs to all parents and caregivers with children underRead More →
2025-08-11
New Mexico confirms first 2025 West Nile virus case
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a Valencia County resident who was hospitalized and hasRead More →
2025-08-11
Students at DACC to Receive Free Access to Medical Services
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is now offering free access to medical services for students. The college is offering free resources for mental and physicalRead More →
2025-08-01