The decision coincides with the end of the federally declared coronavirus pandemic emergency. Read moreState to stop reporting daily COVID-19 data
Vitalant is running at a two-day supply of O-negative blood, well below the four-day threshold considered critically low. Read moreBlood bank has 'emergency' need for donors
Hospitals are nearing a crisis approach to care, which allows overwhelmed medical staff to ration care and prioritize patient needs. Read moreNew Mexico 'very close' to crisis standards in hospitals
The state is about four weeks into a projected eight-week peak in new COVID-19 cases, officials said at a virtual news conference. Read moreHealth officials predict COVID-19 surge to last through holiday season
Officials attributed the "generally good" news on the virus to vaccinations and more widely available treatments. Read moreVirus hospitalizations in New Mexico drop, but fewer people getting latest vaccine
The new shot specifically targets the BA.5 variant of COVID-19 that can elude earlier vaccines, experts say. Read moreNew Mexico health officials promote booster shots even as pandemic wanes
The booster is aimed at the more infectious omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. Read moreMuch support, some skepticism with new booster set to arrive in Santa Fe
The governor received a positive test result a day after returning from Colorado on campaign-related travel last week. Read moreLujan Grisham resumes in-person schedule after testing negative for virus
Lujan Grisham, 62, said she has mild symptoms; she is isolating at the governor’s residence and will continue her official schedule remotely. Read moreGov. Lujan Grisham tests positive for COVID-19
Only 164 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 compared to 709 patients seven months ago. Read moreTop New Mexico health official: Coronavirus causing less hospitalizations
State law had required districts to use emergency paid leave for the past two years. Read moreSanta Fe teachers will use personal sick leave if they catch coronavirus
Some health officials express serious concern that the BA.5 variant can evade immunity from previous infections and vaccines. Read moreScrase: New variant more infectious, not as deadly
