Alerts
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is investigating five cases of E. coli O157 potentially associated with McDonald’s. These cases are part of an outbreak that has sickened people in other states: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html. All cases in New Mexico to date hav... « read more »
To address the rising threat of congenital syphilis, the New Mexico Department of Health has renewed a public health order. « read more »
State health and environment agencies will host a town hall in Sunland Park to discuss health impacts of arsenic levels in local drinking water. The town hall will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 at the Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Sunland Park Center located at 3365 Mc... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a resident of Union County. The individual was not hospitalized and is currently recovering at home. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging New Mexicans to consider air quality safety and wildfire preparation this week in response to wildfires in the state – particularly in the Lincoln and Otero County areas where the Village of Ruidoso and the lands of the Mescalero Apache Trib... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) announced today two children from Taos County are the first confirmed measles cases in the state since 2021. The children are under 10 years old, live in the same household, were not vaccinated, and developed fever and rash after returning from internat... « read more »
Xylazine has been commonly found in combination with heroin and illicitly manufactured fentanyl in the eastern United States for years, but this is the first time it has been officially identified in the state. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reminds residents low temperatures will continue off and on throughout the winter season, and everyone should be aware of the risks of cold-related illness. « read more »
As reported by media across the country, on November 13, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Alert that it is investigating a possible link between three brands of recalled cinnamon applesauce products and high blood lead levels in children. Multiple states have reported potential... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) takes action to address the rising threat of congenital syphilis by renewing and updating an ongoing public health order. The updated order directs medical professionals to increase syphilis testing in all individuals aged 18 to 50 across the state and to te... « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports a Valencia County man is the first death in 2023 linked to West Nile virus in the state. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is reaching out to former clients of VIP Beauty Salon and Spa (VIP Spa), previously located at: 809 Tijeras Avenue, NW Suite B, Albuquerque, N.M. to recommend that anyone who received any type of injection-related service, including a vampire facial or Botox... « read more »
Rising temperatures across New Mexico bring increased risks of heat-related illness. The eastern and southern regions, including Chaves County, will face scorching conditions with temperatures approaching 112° and potentially higher this week. « read more »
The Luna County public health office at 215 S. Silver Avenue in Deming will be closed June 26-30 as New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) staff move to the new Deming Health Complex, 1510 S. Slate St. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports six New Mexico residents have been diagnosed with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) since the beginning of 2023. « read more »
The Department of Health urges pet and livestock owners in Sierra County and surrounding counties to vaccinate their animals against rabies after an aggressively behaving fox this week bit a Sierra County resident and later tested positive for rabies. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health is urging pet and livestock owners in De Baca County and surrounding areas to vaccinate their animals against rabies after a cat tested positive for rabies. « read more »
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health amended the state’s emergency public health order rescinding all previous orders and streamlined it to adapt to the evolving nature of the virus and the effective tools we have today along with shifting management to the federal government and reduc... « read more »
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas evacuates patients due to nearby ongoing wildfires. « read more »
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports today the death of a four-year-old Santa Fe County girl from flu-related illness, New Mexico’s first pediatric influenza death of the 2021-2022 season. Since the start of this flu season, DOH has identified 143 pneumonia and flu-related deaths. « read more »