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As New Mexico observes Fall Prevention Awareness Week September 21-25, state health officials urge residents to take action against the leading cause of injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency room visits for New Mexicans 65 years and older.
An unvaccinated child in Valencia County has tested positive for measles – bringing the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico to 19.
New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health – a sign increased education and prevention measures about the issue may be paying off.