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The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Curry County—a vulnerable infant too young to receive protective vaccination, prompting health officials to urge community vigilance.
May is both Asthma Awareness Month and Wildfire Awareness Month and a good time to encourage New Mexicans to use the 5-3-1 visibility method on smoky days to help protect their health
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recognizes May as National Nurses Month and May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. In addition, May 7 is National School Nurse Day.