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 »