Health officials in New Mexico have confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2025, involving a Valencia County resident who required hospitalization but has since been discharged. The New Mexico Department of Health announced the case Thursday, marking the beginning of what has historically been an active season for the mosquito-borne […]
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Federal judge protects New Mexico Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid funding cuts
A federal judge’s nationwide ruling has temporarily shielded New Mexico’s five Planned Parenthood health centers from losing Medicaid funding, protecting healthcare access for residents who rely on the program in a state where nearly 885,000 people are enrolled in Medicaid. The preliminary injunction issued July 28 by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Massachusetts blocks […]
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Free back-to-school vaccinations available statewide in New Mexico this month
New Mexico families can get their children caught up on required school vaccinations at no cost through dozens of Got Shots clinics operating statewide this August, the New Mexico Department of Health announced Tuesday. The timing coincides with National Immunization Awareness Month and comes as New Mexico continues responding to an ongoing measles outbreak that […]
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Bull Bash returns to Historic Route 66 in Edgewood this weekend
Edgewood residents can watch bull riding competitions and youth rodeo events Saturday as the 5th Annual Bull Bash On Old 66 brings professional riders and $8,000 in prize money to the community. The event takes place Saturday at 2234 Historic Route 66 in Edgewood, featuring a youth rodeo at 10 a.m. and main competition at […]
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Estancia police arrest local man in methamphetamine trafficking operation
A 40-year-old Estancia man faces up to nine years in prison after police arrested him for methamphetamine trafficking in a buy-bust operation that underscores drug enforcement challenges even in New Mexico’s safer communities. The man was arrested July 31 following an undercover operation in which Estancia Police Department officers worked with a confidential source to […]
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Measles warning issued for Meow Wolf visitors
New Mexicans who visited Meow Wolf Santa Fe or stayed at a Hampton Inn during late July should check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms after a child from another state visited while infectious with measles. The exposure alert comes as the United States faces the highest number of measles cases in 33 years, […]
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City’s annual Family Picnic Night returns to BioPark
The Albuquerque BioPark will host its annual Family Picnic Night on Friday, August 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium, featuring live music from local bands and family-friendly activities. The event will include performances on the Festival Green Stage starting at 5:15 p.m. with Picoso, followed by Spanish Broom at […]
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New Mexico reports first drop in syphilis rates since 2018, marking major public health win
New Mexico has achieved a significant public health milestone, reporting its first decrease in syphilis rates in six years, according to data released by the state Department of Health this week. The state saw a dramatic 31% drop in primary and secondary syphilis cases — the most contagious stages of the sexually transmitted infection — […]
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Edgewood’s Back to School Teen Nite is back
By Connor Currier Edgewood teens, summer’s biggest party is making its return. The Town of Edgewood is bringing back its Back to School Teen Nite on Aug. 9, and it promises to be a night to remember. Hosted at Venus Park (181 NM-344) from 7 to 10 p.m., this free event is all about fun, […]
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Free vaccination clinic offers summer health protection in Edgewood
Edgewood residents can access free vaccinations Thursday at a community clinic. First Choice Community Health Care will host a “Got Shots” vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at its Edgewood center, 7 Municipal Way. The clinic represents a partnership between multiple New Mexico healthcare organizations, including the New Mexico Primary Care Association, […]