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New Mexico Department of Health Press Releases

41 Press Releases
  • Published on September 18, 2026 - 03:13 GMT

    Falling is a leading cause of injury in older New Mexicans

    SANTA FE – As New Mexico observes Fall Prevention Awareness Week September 21-25, state health officials urge residents to take action against the leading cause of injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency room visits for New Mexicans 65 years …

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  • Published on September 13, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

    New measles case reported in Valencia County

    SANTA FE – An unvaccinated child in Valencia County has tested positive for measles – bringing the total number of 2026 measles cases in New Mexico to 19, the New Mexico Department of Health reports. The child is recovering at home. People may have been …

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  • Published on September 11, 2026 - 09:45 GMT

    State suicide deaths decrease 19%

    SANTA FE – New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health – a sign increased education and prevention measures about the issue may be paying off. Data indicates social …

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  • Published on June 15, 2020 - 16:23 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 9,723

    New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 104 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 12 new cases in Bernalillo County 3 new cases in Chaves County 1 new case in Cibola County 4 new cases in …

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  • Published on June 12, 2020 - 23:33 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 9,526

    New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 162 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 18 new cases in Bernalillo County 1 new case in Chaves County 7 new cases in Cibola County 3 new cases in …

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  • Published on June 12, 2020 - 00:33 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 9,367

    New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 121 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 31 new cases in Bernalillo County 2 new cases in Chaves County 2 new cases in Cibola County 18 new cases …

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  • Published on June 12, 2020 - 00:33 GMT

    Breweries permitted ‘Soft’ Reopening

    Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the state’s emergency public health order will be amended to permit a limited reopening for breweries this weekend followed by a broader reopening on Monday, June 15. The amended public health order is …

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  • Published on June 11, 2020 - 18:44 GMT

    TODAY: Governor, health officials to give press update on COVID-19 efforts, public health order

    Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials will host a remote news conference today, Thursday afternoon, to provide an update on COVID-19 efforts in New Mexico and the existing public health order. WHAT: Remote news conference regarding New Mexico’s …

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  • Published on June 11, 2020 - 00:40 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 9,250

    New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 147 additional cases of COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 12 new cases in Bernalillo County 2 new cases in Chaves County 1 new case in Cibola County 1 new case …

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  • Published on June 9, 2020 - 22:49 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 9,105

    New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday announced 47 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 12 new cases in Bernalillo County 1 new case in Cibola County 2 new cases in Doña Ana County 1 …

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  • Published on June 9, 2020 - 19:55 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 8,800

    New Mexico state health officials on Saturday announced 129 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 15 new cases in Bernalillo County 7 new cases in Cibola County 23 new cases in Doña Ana …

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  • Published on June 9, 2020 - 19:55 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 8,940

    New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 143 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 17 new cases in Bernalillo County 7 new cases in Cibola County 15 new cases in Doña Ana County …

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  • Published on June 9, 2020 - 00:05 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 9,062

    New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 124 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 10 new cases in Bernalillo County 2 new cases in Cibola County 2 new cases in Curry County 17 …

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  • Published on June 5, 2020 - 22:32 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 8,672

    New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 331 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 19 new cases in Bernalillo County 4 new cases in Cibola County 5 new cases in Curry County 28 …

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  • Published on June 4, 2020 - 23:01 GMT

    Department of Health Issues Alert for Increased Risk of Heat Stress through the Weekend

    The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages everyone statewide to be mindful of heat-related illness and know the signs to look out for yourself and others as temperatures in most of the state have risen above 90 degrees, and southern New Mexico …

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  • Published on June 4, 2020 - 23:01 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 8,353

    New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 218 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 20 new cases in Bernalillo County 1 new case in Chaves County 1 new case in Cibola County 1 …

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  • Published on June 4, 2020 - 04:10 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 8,140

    New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 122 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 28 new cases in Bernalillo County 2 new cases in Cibola County 1 new case in Curry County 8 …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 00:56 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 8,024

    New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday announced 227 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 15 new cases in Bernalillo County 1 new case in Chaves County 2 new cases in Cibola County 2 …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 00:56 GMT

    Department of Health provides COVID-19 testing Thursdays at the Otero County Public Health Office

    The New Mexico Department of Health is providing COVID-19 virus screening every Thursday at the Otero County Public Health Office, 1207 8th St. in Alamogordo from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Testing is available by appointment only. Testing is also available at …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 01:07 GMT

    Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 7,800

    New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 113 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 12 new cases in Bernalillo County 3 new cases in Chaves County 1 new case in Curry County 10 …

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