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With syphilis rates in New Mexico down 32% since 2023, the New Mexico Department of Health is renewing its public health order expanding syphilis testing to keep protecting newborns from congenital syphilis, which can cause birth defects and infant death.
The New Mexico Department of Health is highlighting the importance of creating a safe-sleep environment for infants – including offering free portable cribs for families in need.
State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the enduring cultures, traditions, and sovereign rights of the Indigenous peoples of New Mexico.