Awareness
A 10-month-old dog in Curry County tested positive for rabies – the second dog in the state to do so in the past ten months. « read more »
A longtime New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner was honored this month for her work expanding access to HIV prevention medication in southern New Mexico. « read more »
Syphilis rates in New Mexico fell 18.6% and congenital syphilis rates dropped 32.4% from 2024 to 2025, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced this week as the state marks STI Awareness Week. « read more »
Obesity rates among New Mexico elementary school students increased in 2025, according to a recent New Mexico Department of Health report —findings the department says underscore the need for sustained investment in children’s health and physical activity. « read more »
New Mexicans can access free vaccinations, reproductive health services, opioid use disorder treatment, nutrition support and children’s medical services at public health offices across the state, the New Mexico Department of Health announced during National Public Health Week, April 6-12. « read more »