Tag: public health

Wildlife-Driven Rabies Persists: First 2026 Case Surfaces in Bobcat Attack

A rabid bobcat in Sierra County marks New Mexico’s first case of 2026, underscoring persistent wildlife-driven transmission risks.

New Mexico Schools Score Big: Defibrillators Now Required at All Sports Events Under Lifesaving Law

A new New Mexico law requires schools to install AEDs and train staff for cardiac emergencies during athletic activities to prevent sudden cardiac deaths.

Delayed Care, Physician Burnout: Nearly All New Mexico Counties Face Health Care Worker Shortages

A state report shows 32 of New Mexico’s 33 counties face health worker shortages, delaying care and increasing physician burnout.

Report: New and Resolved Environmental Enforcement Cases Slightly Drop in February

The New Mexico Environment Department reported 226 new environmental enforcement cases and 38 resolutions in February under its Enforcement Watch transparency program.

State Regulators Order Recall of ‘GH Kush Pops’ After Discovering THC Levels Exceed What is Legal

State regulators in New Mexico have ordered a mandatory recall of GH Kush Pops after testing found the medical cannabis lollipops exceeded the legal THC limit.

New Mexico Logs First Measles Case of 2026 as Inmate Tests Positive: What to Watch and More

A federal inmate in southern New Mexico has tested positive for measles, marking the state’s first confirmed case of 2026. Health officials say no public exposure sites have been identified and vaccination remains the best protection.

New Mexico Environment Chief Slams EPA Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding

New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney denounced the US Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of its 2009 endangerment finding, calling it a blow to science-based climate policy.

New Mexico Fines Sunland Park Water Utility $189K Over Arsenic Violations, Eyes Court Oversight

The New Mexico Environment Department has fined the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority $189,000 over repeated drinking water violations, including arsenic exceedances, while pushing for a court-appointed manager to oversee the troubled Sunland Park water system.

New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts

New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.

On the Heel on Infant’s Death Due to Listeria Infection, FDA Will Test Infant Formula After Botulism Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Babies

The FDA is testing infant formula and key dairy ingredients after a botulism outbreak hospitalized at least 51 babies, renewing concerns over food safety, oversight, and the risks facing infants and pregnant individuals.

NM Health Officials Warn Versus Raw Dairy After Newborn Dies of Listeria

New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection believed to be linked to unpasteurized milk consumed during pregnancy.