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Plague case reported in Bernalillo County September 24, 2025 - Zoonotic Diseases - 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 »



Falls main cause of injury-related deaths for Elderly September 23, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

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 »



Rise in overdose deaths and ER visits in three Northeast counties September 18, 2025 - Opioid Safety - Awareness

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 »



Eight Southeast public health offices closed Wednesday September 16, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

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 »



Carlsbad public health office temporarily relocates for renovations September 15, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

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 »



"Are You Prepared?” campaign promotes emergency readiness September 12, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness

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 Mexico suicide deaths rise 9% in 2024 September 10, 2025 - Suicide Prevention - Awareness

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 »



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 »