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New Mexico Department of Health Press Releases

47 Press Releases
  • Published on November 11, 2026 - 00:28 GMT

    Stop diabetes before it starts

    SANTA FE – In New Mexico, the odds are you know someone with prediabetes; you may even have it yourself and not realize it.   Prediabetes is a warning sign you are at risk of developing diabetes, which is the sixth leading cause of death in New Mexico. …

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  • Published on October 23, 2026 - 03:47 GMT

    West Nile virus still a threat in some parts of the state

    SANTA FE – Summer may be gone, but the threat of West Nile virus carried by mosquitoes still exists in some parts of New Mexico, particularly the southern region.  The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds residents that West Nile virus, which …

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  • Published on October 23, 2026 - 03:47 GMT

    New Mexico sees rise in alcohol-related deaths

    SANTA FE – Despite a 21% drop in alcohol-related deaths from 2021 to 2024, new data shows a 2.6% rise in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024 and 2025.  The news comes as the New Mexico Department of Health supports residents committing to …

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  • Published on October 23, 2026 - 03:46 GMT

    Respiratory disease season underway in New Mexico - Vaccinations available for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV

    SANTA FE – The respiratory disease season has begun.     The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is seeing increasing rates of respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and RSV across the state. “Last season, three children and over 80 …

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  • Published on October 13, 2026 - 06:53 GMT

    State renews order to combat congenital syphilis

    SANTA FE – With syphilis rates in New Mexico down 32% since 2023, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is renewing its public health order expanding syphilis testing to keep protecting newborns from congenital syphilis, which can cause birth defects …

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  • Published on October 13, 2026 - 06:53 GMT

    Schools, senior centers & farmers honored for promoting New Mexico-grown food

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico Grown Coalition and partners will honor 136 schools, preschools, senior centers and food producers for their investment in locally grown food at a Golden Chile Awards ceremony Oct. 19 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in …

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  • 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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