Public health offices closed Christmas and New Year’s Day

SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and again the following Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.

All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled the following Fridays of Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

New Mexicans can call the NMDOH Helpline, 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) or text the Helpline at 66364 (NMDOH) during regular business hours throughout the holiday season, including both Christmas and New Year’s Day: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The Helpline is staffed by nurses for health questions, health care connections and provider support.

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