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
New Mexico syphilis rates drop 31% — first decrease in years
State’s targeted public health interventions reverse alarming trend SANTA FE – New Mexico achieved a significant public health victory with syphilis rates dropping for theRead More →
2025-07-24
Dog tests positive for rabies in Grant County
SANTA FE – A dog has tested positive for rabies in Grant County, the eleventh animal rabies case identified in the county since 2020. The diagnosisRead More →
2025-07-10
New Mexicans can compare prescription costs online
Public portal now available in Spanish SANTA FE – New Mexicans can now use the public portal of the All Payer Claims Database (APCD) toRead More →
2025-06-30
Measles detected in Luna County Detention Center
Five inmates test positive for virus SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is investigating measles infections at the Luna County Detention CenterRead More →
2025-06-26
Rattlesnake Season Information
From our friends at BLM: It’s officially rattlesnake season! We’ve seen a number of snakes throughout the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument. While someRead More →
2025-05-06