/tags/new-mexico-department-of-public-health New Mexico Department of Public Health en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:05:40 GMT /Free-vaccines-immunizations-shots-for-kids-NM-New-Mexico-Department-of-Health-DOH The New Mexico Department of Health is offering free vaccinations to children 18 years and under at locations across the state until the end of August. The program is intended to get kids protected, and make sure they meet school vaccination requirements as they head back to the classroom for a new year. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:05:40 GMT /Free-vaccines-immunizations-shots-for-kids-NM-New-Mexico-Department-of-Health-DOH Daniel Montaño /new-mexico-NM-launches-measles-tracker-and-resource-guide The country is dealing with one of the largest measles outbreaks since the respiratory virus was declared eliminated in 2000, leading to a child’s death this week in Texas — the first life lost to the disease in 10 years. In response, the New Mexico Department of Health launched a measles resource guide, including frequently asked questions, best practices and a case tracker. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:05:13 GMT /new-mexico-NM-launches-measles-tracker-and-resource-guide Daniel Montaño /local-news/2024-02-20/state-officials-are-testing-high-schools-wastewater-for-drugs-without-a-clear-plan-for-the-results New Mexico’s state government is testing the wastewater in high schools for illegal substances. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham claims the approach will help the state narrow in on where to put resources. Critics say it’s a waste of state money that stigmatizes students. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:07:08 GMT /local-news/2024-02-20/state-officials-are-testing-high-schools-wastewater-for-drugs-without-a-clear-plan-for-the-results Megan Myscofski /public-health-new-mexico/2020-03-19/communication-mixed-as-nursing-homes-limit-visitation-due-to-covid-19 The New Mexico Department of Health on Mar. 13 restricted visitation to nursing facilities, whose residents are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. New… Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:22:22 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2020-03-19/communication-mixed-as-nursing-homes-limit-visitation-due-to-covid-19 Nash Jones