Health officials urge pet vaccinations after rabid fox found in New Mexico
New Mexico health officials are urging pet owners to keep dogs and cats vaccinated after a fox in McKinley County tested positive for rabies.
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White Sands seeks visitor who handled dead bat
White Sands National Park is trying to contact a teenage visitor who handled a dead bat and may need medical guidance about possible rabies exposure.
New Mexico health officials warn of mosquito-borne illness after West Nile detection
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to take precautions after mosquitoes in Bernalillo County tested positive for West Nile virus.
Crossroads Acupuncture fundraiser set for tonight in Las Cruces
Crossroads Acupuncture will host a trauma-informed breathwork and acupuncture fundraiser Friday evening in Las Cruces.
New Mexico health officials warn parents to stop using recalled Nara infant formula
New Mexico health officials are warning parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula after the product was linked to three infant botulism cases in other states.
New Mexico reports first human plague case of 2026
New Mexico health officials reported the state’s first human plague case of 2026 after a Santa Fe County woman died from the disease.
New Mexico Livestock Board issues livestock emergency over screwworm
State livestock officials are moving to respond to New World screwworm after a confirmed case in southeastern New Mexico.
New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in Lea County dog
Officials say the Lea County dog is recovering as state and federal agencies investigate exposure and urge animal owners to check wounds.
Free back-to-school vaccine clinics open statewide through late August
New Mexico children can get free required back-to-school vaccinations at clinics statewide from June 13 through Aug. 29.
