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
Public health offices to close for Labor Day
NMDOH Helpline available over holiday weekend SANTA FE – State public health and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. All NewRead More →
2025-08-22
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’ Pay 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
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
Air quality may be unhealthy from Seven Springs fire
SANTA FE – The Seven Springs Fire, burning on Mescalero Apache Tribal land, is expected to bring heavy smoke that will create moderate to unhealthyRead More →
2025-06-18
Air quality advisory remains effect for Trout Fire in Gila
Air quality zones expand from unhealthy to hazardous The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment issue a continued smoke advisory for communities affected byRead More →
2025-06-18
Health Department helps children catch up on vaccines
SANTA FE – No cost back-to-school vaccinations are available from dozens of medical providers statewide. The annual Got Shots special immunization clinics will be held between JuneRead More →
2025-06-12