State releases top New Mexico baby names of 2025
SANTA FE – Olivia and Noah topped the list of baby names in New Mexico for 2025, while other long popular names like Liam, Sophia and SofiaRead More →
2025-12-16
Public health offices closed Christmas and New Year’s Day
SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, in observanceRead More →
2025-12-15
Health Department Helpline now accepting text messages
SANTA FE – People seeking help with medical questions or finding providers in New Mexico can now send text messages to the state Health Department Helpline. Read More →
2025-12-08
Department of Health recommends hepatitis B vaccine
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health continues to strongly recommend hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, with the first dose within 24 hoursRead More →
2025-12-08
Schools, senior centers & farmers honored for promoting New Mexico-grown food
SANTA FE, NM – A record-breaking number of awardees will be honored Monday afternoon at the National Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Albuquerque for theirRead More →
2025-12-02
State health officials urge flu vaccinations before holiday gatherings
SANTA FE – New Mexicans should get their flu shots now, before holiday travel and gatherings increase the risk of spreading illness. The New MexicoRead More →
2025-12-02
Health workers honored for vaccination efforts
“Champion” awards highlight their work SANTA FE – The New Mexico Immunization Coalition recognized a number of state public health employees with awards for their workRead More →
2025-11-26
Family health history talks could prevent serious diseases
SANTA FE – Knowing your family’s health history could help prevent serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and Thanksgiving dinner conversations offer anRead More →
2025-11-21
Report finds increased levels of metals in Mora County water
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health are urging Mora County residents to test their private wellsRead More →
2025-11-14
Get your shots now before respiratory viruses spread
Vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV are available now SANTA FE – Flu and COVID-19 are already circulating in New Mexico, and health officials say gettingRead More →
2025-11-13
Botulism outbreak leads to nationwide recall of infant formula
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any ByHeart whole nutrition infant formula immediately.Read More →
2025-11-13
Awareness + action = diabetes prevention
SANTA FE – November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, highlighting a condition that affects 254,000 New Mexico residents. More New Mexicans are at risk: nearlyRead More →
2025-11-10