Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program opens for applications
SANTA FE – Income-eligible seniors and families can soon apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30- 50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, partRead More →
2026-02-13
Health Department expands school-based health centers
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is celebrating National School-Based Health Center Awareness Month this February by highlighting significant growth in school-based healthRead More →
2026-02-05
Health department warns against consuming raw dairy products
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is warning New Mexicans to avoid raw dairy products following the death of a newborn fromRead More →
2026-02-04
State promotes children’s dental health
SANTA FE — February is Children’s Dental Health Month and the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health is raising awareness aboutRead More →
2026-02-02
Health Department urges vaccination as influenza cases rise statewide
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as flu cases climb across the state and the nation. Read More →
2026-01-16
New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’Read More →
2026-01-07
Possible measles exposure linked to travel in Albuquerque
SANTA FE – A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in thatRead More →
2026-01-06
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
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
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