Safety

Department of Health advises actions to take for coming arctic blast December 21, 2022 - Environmental Health - Safety

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Environmental Health Epidemiology Bureau calls on residents to closely monitor weather reports Wednesday and in the coming days. « read more »

Department of Health reports first human West Nile virus infection of 2022 September 12, 2022 - Zoonotic Diseases - Safety

West Nile virus is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes that can sometimes be fatal. « read more »

Heat advisories statewide. Guard against heat-related illness. July 19, 2022 - Public Health - Safety

With many New Mexico counties this week experiencing at-or-near record high temperatures, the Department of Health (DOH) again reminds anyone living or visiting New Mexico of the dangers and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. « read more »

Department of Health reminds residents of heat-related illnesses symptoms June 6, 2022 - Public Health - Safety

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds all people in New Mexico of the dangers of heat-related illnesses and encourages staying hydrated and indoors whenever possible. « read more »

Department of Health urges residents to stay safe from extreme heat May 17, 2022 - Public Health - Safety

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) encourages all people in New Mexico to avoid heat-related illness by staying in cool indoor places and hydrating. Tuesday, May 17th and Thursday, May 19th are expected to bring record heat to portions of the state. « read more »