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New Mexico health officials warn of possible long ‘mosquito season,’ West Nile Virus risk

New Mexico health officials warn of possible long ‘mosquito season,’ West Nile Virus risk

Residents urged to take precautions against mosquito bites

August 20, 2026

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.,…

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak

Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak

Here's what you need to know

February 19, 2025

DOH declares measles outbreak in Lea County

DOH declares measles outbreak in Lea County

Two additional cases in Lea County confirmed this week, with dozens more in Texas

February 17, 2025

As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested

As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested

The CDC and USDA have advised dairy farms to monitor for the virus in cattle and humans, but testing remains…