Alerts
Summer heat rising: Protect yourself, others from heat-related illness
June 27, 2023 - Environmental Health - Alert
Rising temperatures across New Mexico bring increased risks of heat-related illness. The eastern and southern regions, including Chaves County, will face scorching conditions with temperatures approaching 112° and potentially higher this week. « read more »
Luna County public health office closed June 26-30
June 23, 2023 - Southwest Public Health Region - Alert
The Luna County public health office at 215 S. Silver Avenue in Deming will be closed June 26-30 as New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) staff move to the new Deming Health Complex, 1510 S. Slate St. « read more »
Department of Health reports sixth hantavirus case of 2023
June 21, 2023 - Zoonotic Diseases - Alert
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports six New Mexico residents have been diagnosed with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) since the beginning of 2023. « read more »