Awareness

New Mexicans test positive for West Nile virus July 24, 2026 - Zoonotic Diseases - Awareness

SANTA FE – A Bernalillo County woman in her 70’s and an Otero County man in his 30’s have tested positive for West Nile virus. « read more »

Health officials warn of heat illness as temperatures rise July 9, 2026 - Environmental Health - Awareness

New Mexico health officials warn residents to watch for heat illness this weekend and beyond as temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees across much of New Mexico. « read more »

Health department urges caution around bats July 6, 2026 - Zoonotic Diseases - Awareness

A bat in Sandoval County tested positive for rabies – the ninth animal rabies case in the state in 2026. « read more »

Rodent tests positive for plague in Santa Fe County July 2, 2026 - Zoonotic Diseases - Awareness

A Santa Fe County rodent has been diagnosed with plague – the first confirmed wild animal plague case in the county in 2026. « read more »