Extreme heat expected across New Mexico this weekend
Take precautions as heat levels reach “major” and “extreme” in several areas SANTA FE – With dangerously high temperatures forecast for much of New Mexico thisRead More →
2025-06-13
Possible measles exposure linked to travel in three counties
SANTA FE – Two travelers have been diagnosed with measles during their visit to New Mexico, leading to potential measles exposure in Bernalillo, Santa FeRead More →
2025-06-13
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
Wastewater testing reveals measles virus in Roswell sample
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health reports finding a positive measles sample via wastewater testing in Roswell. The sample, taken on JuneRead More →
2025-06-10
Public health offices closed for Juneteenth
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday SANTA FE- State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the holiday commemoratingRead More →
2025-06-10
New Mexico highlights personal cost of gun violence
Gun locks available at no cost for residents SANTA FE- June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encouragesRead More →
2025-06-05
Measles case reported in San Juan County
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles case in San Juan County: a child under the age ofRead More →
2025-06-03
June shines a light on men’s health and preventative care
SANTA FE— Men in New Mexico are dying, on average, seven years earlier than women. During Men’s Health Awareness Month this June, the New MexicoRead More →
2025-05-30
New measles cases in Sandoval County
SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports four additional measles cases in Sandoval County, bringing the total there to six and raisingRead More →
2025-05-27
Medicaid members have greater access to “quit smoking” services
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico,Read More →
2025-05-20
Persons experiencing homelessness face greater health risks
New study tracks homeless health outcomes in hospitals SANTA FE – People who are homeless are more likely to get sick, hurt or even die fromRead More →
2025-05-14
Measles case reported in Curry County
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Curry County—a vulnerable infant too young to receive protectiveRead More →
2025-05-09