The New Mexico Department of Health joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in encouraging New Mexico families to take time this Thanksgiving holiday to discuss your family’s health history. « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in participating in U.S Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 13-19. Be Antibiotics Aware is an educational campaign that encourages patients, families and healthcare professionals to be aware of antibiotics by le... « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and encourage New Mexicans to take a stand against domestic violence. « read more »

In response to the tragic shooting in Las Vegas, Governor Susana Martinez today authorized time off for any state employee who helps donate blood to assist the people of Las Vegas. « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health, New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department announce Seniors’ Celebration Day & Healthy Living Day on Monday, September 11th at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico. « read more »

Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced revised guidelines to state nurse hiring requirements aimed at hiring more nurses, particularly in rural and underserved areas throughout New Mexico. With these changes, state agencies will be able to hire newly graduated, unlicensed nurses who have obtained... « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health advises residents to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Department is also reminding New Mexicans to never leave their children or pets inside an unattended vehicle. Temperatures over the next severa... « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health offers tips for residents to stay safe and healthy this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, while enjoying all the outdoor activities New Mexico has to offer. With warmer temperatures, there are increased concerns with heat exposure, hydration, safe f... « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health in recognizing World Tuberculosis Day. The commemoration, held March 24th of each year, raises awareness about tuberculosis. « read more »

Today, the New Mexico State Senate voted unanimously to confirm Lynn Gallagher as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Health. « read more »

Today, the New Mexico Department of Health announced improved health outcomes in key areas for New Mexico’s youth, including reduced rates of obesity, pregnancy, smoking and others. « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that it is changing the hours of operation and services provided at the Los Alamos Public Health Office due to staffing changes. « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health is proud to join the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in celebrating November 14-20 as “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week”, an important campaign to increase awareness about the benefits and risks of antibiotics. « read more »

Saturday, October 15th is Global Handwashing Day…one day out of the year to encourage more people to practice what should be an everyday habit. The New Mexico Department of Health reminds residents this flu season of the importance of hand washing to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to other... « read more »

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Healthy Kids Las Cruces program, Las Cruces Public Schools, and Las Cruces Safe Routes to School will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day this week. « read more »

Today, the New Mexico Departments of Health and the New Mexico Department of Aging and Long-Term Services announced that the Fifth Annual Senior Celebration Day – Healthy Living Day will be held at the New Mexico State Fair in September. « read more »

This one goes out to everyone who wakes up, like me, with blurry vision. I’ve worn glasses since I was a kid, and like many of you, not a lot can happen in my day until I put those things on. Same is true for those of you who wear contact lenses. « read more »

Music fills the hearts and minds of veterans at Fort Bayard State Veterans Home – and not just any music. Personalized therapeutic music. « read more »

As the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches, the New Mexico Department of Health urges residents to celebrate a safe Fourth of July and to use extreme caution with fireworks. « read more »

It’s National Safety Month. Each June, the National Safety Council, the New Mexico Department of Health and partners around the country work to raise awareness on preventing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads and in our homes and communities. « read more »