RELEASE: Public health offices closed Christmas and New Year’s Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 16, 2024

Public health offices closed Christmas and New Year’s Day

NMDOH Helpline available during the holidays

SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and the following Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.

All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled the following Thursdays of Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

The NMDOH Helpline, 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) will be available during regular business hours throughout the holiday season including both Christmas and New Year’s Day: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Helpline is staffed by nurses for health questions, health care connections and provider support.

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