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About the Department

The New Mexico Department of Health works to ensure a healthier New Mexico. The department’s mission is to ensure health equity and works with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.

Latest News

Recall of raw milk cheese tied to E.coli
Oct 1, 2026
The New Mexico Department of Health is advising the public not to consume recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products.
Public health offices will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct 1, 2026
State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the enduring cultures, traditions, and sovereign rights of the Indigenous peoples of New Mexico.
Flu vaccine clinics available in Quay and De Baca Counties
Oct 1, 2026
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Quay County Public Health Office will be providing flu shot clinics throughout Quay and De Baca Counties this month for children and adults.

Most Popular Services

Vital Records
Health • Department of Health
We collect, process, correct and issue copies of birth and death certificates
New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Health • Department of Health
The New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is proud to offer free healthy foods, nutrition education, nursing support, and community connections to help families live their best in the Land of Enchantment.
Center for Medical Cannabis & Psilocybin
Health • Department of Health
The Center for Medical Cannabis & Psilocybin operates the Medical Cannabis Patient Registry and is currently working to establish the Medical Psilocybin Program which was enacted in statute in June 2025. The Center also provides educational materials and opportunities to learn about medical cannabis and psilocybin.
Public Health Offices
Health • Department of Health
Our more than 50 public health offices across the state provide a wide array of services from immunizations (available for children through age 18 and limited for adults), family planning services (to include pregnancy tests and some forms of birth control), testing and treatment with partner services for sexually transmitted diseases, and Children's Medical Services for children and youth with special health care needs.