Awareness
A federal inmate held in the Doña Ana County Detention Center has tested positive for measles – bringing the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico to six. « read more »
A federal inmate held in a southern New Mexico detention facility has tested positive for measles – the state’s first confirmed case of 2026, following a statewide outbreak last year that sickened 100 people. « read more »
The New Mexico Legislature passed a bill Wednesday night securing the state’s ability to purchase childhood vaccines and require insurance coverage immunizations recommended by state health officials, sending the measure to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk for her signature. « read more »
Income-eligible seniors and families can soon apply for farmers’ market benefits that provide $30- 50 in fresh produce benefits this summer, part of a state program that connected nearly 28,000 New Mexicans with local farmers last year. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is celebrating National School-Based Health Center Awareness Month this February by highlighting significant growth in school-based health services over the past year — improving access to health care for children and adolescents. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning New Mexicans to avoid raw dairy products following the death of a newborn from Listeria infection. « read more »
February is Children’s Dental Health Month and the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health is raising awareness about the importance of establishing healthy dental habits early in life. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as flu cases climb across the state and nation. « read more »
State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. « read more »
Starting Monday, Jan. 5, the Fort Sumner public health office resumed offering services to the community. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health will maintain its full childhood vaccination recommendations despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to reduce the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children. « read more »
As New Mexicans embrace the promise of a healthier new year, the New Mexico Department of Health is proud to champion Dry January and promote the Drink Less, Live More initiative to help residents discover the benefits of reducing alcohol consumption. « read more »
A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in that area. « read more »