Awareness
New Mexicans should get their flu shots now, before holiday travel and gatherings increase the risk of spreading illness. « read more »
The National Farm to School Network will bring its annual National Farm to Cafeteria Conference to Albuquerque this year, spotlighting New Mexico’s leadership in providing students with local, healthy food. « read more »
Flu and COVID-19 are already circulating in New Mexico, and health officials say getting vaccinated now – while respiratory disease activity is still low – gives you the best protection as respiratory virus season officially starts. « read more »
This and every Halloween, putting safety and health first will help make trick or treating a great memory for all good ghouls. « read more »
New Mexico had the sixth-highest drug overdose death rate in the nation, and nearly one quarter of these deaths were caused by prescription drugs (including prescription opioids, sedatives, stimulants, and others), based on 2023 data. « read more »
State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. NMDOH Helpline, 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) will be available during the three-day weekend. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health Office of Community Health Workers hosts the 4th Annual Statewide Community Health Worker Conference October 26-28. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports a case of plague in a 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County, the second case of the year. « read more »
Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older New Mexicans from 2019-2023, according to New Mexico Department of Health data. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports an increase in overdose deaths and overdose-related emergency department visits during the first half of 2025 in three Northeast counties: Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, and Taos. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) public health offices in the southeastern part of the state will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 17 for a regional meeting « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Carlsbad Public Health Office is temporarily relocating to 171 East Stevens Street in Carlsbad for approximately two weeks for renovations. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a region-wide “Are You Prepared?” campaign to encourage individuals and families to take simple steps toward readiness for emergencies. « read more »
New Mexicans can now get COVID-19 vaccines more easily at pharmacies across the state, thanks to new guidance from the New Mexico Department of Health and updated protocols from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy. « read more »
New Mexicans are stepping up to protect their communities, with over 50,000 people receiving the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination since February in response to a measles outbreak. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports a case of plague in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County. « read more »
State public health and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is launching the Youth-Adult Partnership, a new initiative bringing together youth and adults from across the state to help shape public health programs. « read more »
Three new cases of measles among unvaccinated residents of Santa Fe County bring the total state case count up to 100. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a Valencia County resident who was hospitalized and has been discharged. « read more »