Awareness

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, an event to remember loved ones who have died from drug overdose and learn about prevention strategies. It is also a time to encourage support and recovery for everyone impacted by substance use and overdose. « read more »

State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Labor Day holiday. NMHealth Helpline will be in service. « read more »

The Biden-Harris administration announced last week the return of free COVID-19 tests for Americans, set to begin in late September. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the latest COVID-19 vaccine, expected to be available in New Mexico within the next two weeks. « read more »

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) announced that it will be conducting a survey of New Mexicans to improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery following the damaging wildfires and floods experienced in Lincoln County. « read more »

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new initiative to encourage medical professionals in Texas to consider relocating to New Mexico. « read more »