2025 Measles Outbreak Guidance

Possible measles exposure in Guadalupe and Valencia Counties March 18, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a Texas traveler visited Guadalupe and Valencia Counties while infectious with measles – creating potential for measles exposure. « read more »

Measles cases rise to 33 March 11, 2025 - Measles - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the case count for measles has risen to 33, including a new case in Eddy County, the first outside of Lea County. « read more »

Measles cases in Lea County rise to 30 March 7, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

The Increase is attributable to cases identified after illness. « read more »

Lea County resident tests positive for measles after death March 6, 2025 - Measles - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms that a deceased resident of Lea County, who was unvaccinated, tested positive for measles. « read more »

New Mexico launches comprehensive measles resource February 28, 2025 - Measles - Information

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a dedicated web resource to address the rising measles cases within state boundaries. « read more »

Measles outbreak declared in Lea County February 14, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

Two additional cases diagnosed, more anticipated. « read more »

First New Mexico measles case of 2025 confirmed in Lea County February 11, 2025 - Measles - Alert

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is alerting Lea County residents of the days, times and locations where they may have been exposed to a person with measles. « read more »

Southeast New Mexico at risk for measles exposure February 3, 2025 - Measles - Vaccination

Texas is investigating measles cases in Gaines County, bordering Lea County in New Mexico. « read more »