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COVID-19 vaccines now more accessible for New Mexicans September 5, 2025 - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Awareness

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 respond to vaccination call August 26, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

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 »



New Mexico reports first case of human plague August 25, 2025 - Zoonotic Diseases - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health reports a case of plague in a 43-year-old man from Valencia County. « read more »



Public health offices to close for Labor Day August 21, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

State public health and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. « read more »



Youth-Adult Partnership to elevate youth voices in public health August 19, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

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 »



New Mexico reports 100 measles cases August 14, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

Three new cases of measles among unvaccinated residents of Santa Fe County bring the total state case count up to 100. « read more »



New Mexico confirms first 2025 West Nile virus case August 7, 2025 - Zoonotic Diseases - Awareness

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 »



Dangerous heat wave to hit New Mexico this weekend August 7, 2025 - Environmental Health - Awareness

Dangerously high temperatures are forecast across New Mexico this weekend, with many areas in northern and southern parts of the state expected to reach over 100°F and up to 107°F through Sunday. « read more »



Safe Sleep campaign includes free Pack ‘n Play August 6, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health is giving free Pack n’ Pay portable cribs to all parents and caregivers with children under 2 years of age who complete a free Safe Sleep Ambassador training. « read more »



Get required back-to-school vaccines at free August clinics August 5, 2025 - Immunization - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health is offering free vaccinations for all children 18 and under at Got Shots clinics statewide this August to help families meet school requirements and protect against preventable diseases. « read more »



Measles exposure reported in Santa Fe August 1, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health reports that a child from another state visited New Mexico while infectious with measles. « read more »



DOH hosts special enrollment events during National Farmers Market Week August 1, 2025 - Farmers' Market Nutrition - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) will host special enrollment events this week to help eligible families and seniors access fresh, local food through the state’s Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program as part of National Farmers Market Week, August 3-9. « read more »



NM WIC earns third consecutive national breastfeeding award July 31, 2025 - Women, Infants and Children - Awareness

New Mexico’s WIC program has earned the USDA Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence for the third consecutive year as the state celebrates World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7. « read more »



New Mexico syphilis rates drop 31% — first decrease in years July 24, 2025 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Awareness

New Mexico achieved a significant public health victory with syphilis rates dropping for the first time since 2018, demonstrating that sustained, targeted interventions can reverse even the most challenging disease trends. « read more »



Measles case reported in Santa Fe County July 22, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirmed the first measles case in Santa Fe County. « read more »



Public health pilot project expands services July 22, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

For the first time, the New Mexico Department of Health is leveraging its public health infrastructure to implement and expand primary care clinical services in collaboration with the Mescalero Apache Tribe. « read more »



Rio Arriba public health office temporarily closed July 16, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

The Rio Arriba public health office is temporarily closed due to ongoing repair work. « read more »



Las Cruces public health office provides back-to-school vaccinations July 14, 2025 - Immunization - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Las Cruces Public Health Office at 1170 N. Solano Ave will be providing no cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger regardless of whether they are a patient or have insurance. « read more »



Dog tests positive for rabies in Grant County July 10, 2025 - Zoonotic Diseases - Awareness

A dog has tested positive for rabies in Grant County, the eleventh animal rabies case identified in the county since 2020. « read more »



Health officials warn of West Nile virus threat July 7, 2025 - Zoonotic Diseases - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health reminds New Mexicans to take precautions against mosquito bites, which can cause West Nile virus. « read more »

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