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Deadly Hantavirus Raises Alarm Following Cruise Ship Illnesses

Health officials suspect hantavirus caused a cruise ship outbreak that killed three passengers and left others seriously ill. The rodent‑borne virus, rare but deadly, has a fatality rate of up to 35% in severe cases. WHO continues its investigation, while experts stress rodent control and early medical attention as the best defenses against future outbreaks.

UNM Scientist Targets Hidden Brain Cancer Cells to Stop Recurrence

UNM scientist Sara Piccirillo is uncovering how hidden glioblastoma cells survive after treatment and trigger deadly recurrences. Her research focuses on the sub‑ventricular zone, where immune cells fuel tumor growth. By identifying genetic differences in these cells, Piccirillo aims to develop personalized therapies that stop regrowth and improve survival rates.

UNM Health to Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Albuquerque Metro

UNM Health is organizing free screenings for skin cancer on April 27, 2026, at its dermatology facility in Albuquerque and Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho. The skin cancer screenings will take place between 9:00 and 11:30 in the morning on a first come, first served basis, facilitated by medical students. This program emphasizes the significance of early detection since skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the country. Through the provision of free screenings, UNM Health becomes part of nationwide programs such as the “Destination Healthy Skin” campaign organized by the Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Academy of Dermatology's screening drive.

New Mexico Health Care Authority Seeks Vendors to Strengthen Rural and Behavioral Health Programs

On April 27, 2026, the New Mexico Health Care Authority issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking vendors to administer rural and behavioral health...

Study Examines Possible Health Effects of RSV Vaccination During Pregnancy

A recent study has raised questions about a possible link between RSV vaccination during pregnancy and certain maternal or infant health conditions. Researchers analyzed...

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Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

Five Times Normal Radiation Spikes and Ozone Pollution Detected Near Loving, New Mexico Surrounded by Oil Wells

Scientists monitoring the air near Loving, New Mexico, recorded intermittent airborne radiation spikes up to five times typical background levels and elevated ozone concentrations, with two new studies pointing to intensive Permian Basin oil and gas activity as a likely contributor.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.