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Governor renews executive orders regarding gun violence and drug abuse December 29, 2023 - Public Relations - Safety

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham renewed Friday, Dec. 29 executive orders declaring gun violence and drug abuse public health emergencies. « read more »



New Mexico linked to national Salmonella outbreak in cantaloupes December 14, 2023 - Foodborne Disease Agents - Safety

Two New Mexico patients with Salmonella have been identified by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) connected to the ongoing national outbreak involving cantaloupes. « read more »



Governor to renew executive orders around gun violence and substance misuse November 3, 2023 - Injury Prevention - Safety

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham renews executive orders declaring gun violence a public health emergency. The renewal extends the emergency to Dec. 1, 2023, ensuring that progress continues. « read more »



Reminder: protect your eyes during Saturday’s solar eclipse October 12, 2023 - Public Health - Safety

On October 14, New Mexicans will be able to witness a solar eclipse and should be aware of the steps they can take to protect their eyesight if they want to view the event. « read more »



Important steps to protect your eyes during the upcoming solar eclipse on October 14 October 2, 2023 - Public Health - Safety

On October 14, New Mexicans will be able to witness a solar eclipse and should be aware of the steps they can take to protect their eyesight if they want to view the event. « read more »



Gov. Lujan Grisham updates public health order focused on combating gun violence September 15, 2023 - Injury Prevention - Safety

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an updated public health order outlining additional measures to combat gun violence in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The governor made the announcement in Albuquerque alongside state legislative leadership and public safety officials. « read more »



Department of Health reports new cases West Nile virus infections August 10, 2023 - Zoonotic Diseases - Safety

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) confirms an increase in West Nile virus infections, with eight newly identified cases, bringing the total count to ten for the year 2023. « read more »



New Mexico warms up: here’s what you need to know about heat-related illness before it gets too hot to handle April 10, 2023 - Environmental Public Health Tracking - Safety

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reminds people to be aware of heat related illness as temperatures warm up. The eastern and southern parts of the state are already getting hot before other parts of the state. Regardless of location, as temperatures increase, so does the risk of heat relate... « read more »