Welcome to the New Mexico Health Department web site! The mission of the New Mexico Department of Health is to promote health and sound health policy, prevent disease and disability, improve health services systems and assure that essential public health functions and safety net services are available to New Mexicans.

Jan. 15, 2009

Department of Health Confirms First Influenza Cases in New Mexico This Flu Season

(Santa Fe)  -- The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that it has confirmed the first cases of influenza in New Mexico so far this flu season. Cases are two 35-year-old females from Bernalillo County, a 19-month-old female from Curry County, a 33-year-old female from Taos County and a 2-month-old male and 22-year-old male both from Sandoval County. (Read More Spanish Version)

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Jan. 9, 2009

State Finalizes Rules for Medical Cannabis Distribution System, ID Card Program

(Santa Fe) – The New Mexico Department of Health has finalized regulations for the registry identification cards and a production/distribution system for its medical cannabis program. The Department will accept applications from nonprofit businesses interested in producing and distributing medical cannabis for patients in New Mexico. Qualified patients can also apply to produce medical cannabis for themselves. (Read More Spanish Version)

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