Awareness
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 »
Suicide deaths in New Mexico increased 9% in 2024 to 512 deaths, a jump of 42 more deaths than in 2023, according to new data from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). « 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The New Mexico Department of Health reports that a child from another state visited New Mexico while infectious with measles. « read more »
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 »
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 »