Measles cases diagnosed in Sandoval County May 15, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles cases in Sandoval County: an adult of unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four. « read more »

Over 25,000 New Mexicans get MMR shots May 13, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

Between Feb. 1 and May 12, more than 27,000 New Mexicans have received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine – roughly twice the number of residents who got the shot during the same time last year. « read more »

Measles case reported in Curry County May 7, 2025 - Measles - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Curry County—a vulnerable infant too young to receive protective vaccination, prompting health officials to urge community vigilance. « read more »

Summer travel brings risk of measles May 2, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

Community events can lead to measles exposure. « read more »

Measles case diagnosed in Doña Ana County April 15, 2025 - Measles - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health reports an unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County has been diagnosed with measles – the first measles case in that county. « read more »

Measles Alert: Health officials warn of exposure at Hobbs daycare and restaurant April 11, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

The New Mexico Department of Health is notifying the public about a potential exposure from an unvaccinated child with measles in Hobbs, including a daycare center and restaurant, between April 4-8. « read more »

Measles case diagnosed in Chaves County April 8, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

The diagnosis makes Chaves the third county affected by the ongoing measles outbreak in the southeastern part of the state. « read more »

Measles cases in state outbreak rise to 54. April 4, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

Spread remains contained to southeastern New Mexico. « read more »

Possible measles exposure in Guadalupe and Valencia Counties March 18, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a Texas traveler visited Guadalupe and Valencia Counties while infectious with measles – creating potential for measles exposure. « read more »

Measles cases rise to 33 March 11, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the case count for measles has risen to 33, including a new case in Eddy County, the first outside of Lea County. « read more »

Measles cases in Lea County rise to 30 March 7, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

The Increase is attributable to cases identified after illness. « read more »

Lea County resident tests positive for measles after death March 6, 2025 - Measles - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms that a deceased resident of Lea County, who was unvaccinated, tested positive for measles. « read more »

New Mexico launches comprehensive measles resource February 28, 2025 - Measles - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a dedicated web resource to address the rising measles cases within state boundaries. « read more »

Measles outbreak declared in Lea County February 14, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

Two additional cases diagnosed, more anticipated. « read more »

First New Mexico measles case of 2025 confirmed in Lea County February 11, 2025 - Measles - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is alerting Lea County residents of the days, times and locations where they may have been exposed to a person with measles. « read more »

Southeast New Mexico at risk for measles exposure February 3, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

Texas is investigating measles cases in Gaines County, bordering Lea County in New Mexico. « read more »