Alerts and Hazard Warnings
Hot Summer Start In New Mexico. New Mexico Department of Health Warns of Heat-Related Illness Risks.
June 2020 - Be mindful of heat-related illness and know the signs to look out for yourself and others as temperatures in most of the state have risen above 90 degrees, and southern New Mexico counties are experiencing extreme heat.
NMDOH News Alerts
Health Tips for Hot Days and Heat Stress
Data for Heat Stress and Other Health and Environment Topics
Learn about Extreme Temperatures
Health Tips for Hot Days and Heat Stress
Data for Heat Stress and Other Health and Environment Topics
Learn about Extreme Temperatures
New Mexico Department of Health Warns about Vaping-Associated Lung Disease
August 2019 - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is investigating possible cases of lung disease that are associated with vaping. The investigations are being conducted by the new EIS officer (CDC-appointed) and the Environmental Health Epidemiology Bureau.Extreme Heat and High Temps
August 2019 - High temperatures in effect throughout the state and with extreme heat in the Southeast New Mexico. During the hottest part of the day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., you should avoid being outside if you can. During this period, get rest, drink a lot of water, cool off indoors and get under shade if you must be outdoors to reduce the risk of heat-related illness as. Find tips and information here:
Heat Stress and Heat-Related Illness Information and Tips
Data for Heat Stress and Other Health and Environment Topics
Learn about Extreme Temperatures
NMDOH News Alerts
Data for Heat Stress and Other Health and Environment Topics
Learn about Extreme Temperatures
NMDOH News Alerts
High Ozone Levels Health Alert
July 2019 - The City of Albuquerque has issued a health alert due to high measurements of ground-level ozone. The health alert is effective from 1 to 6 p.m. July 30, 2019. People with respiratory conditions in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit their outdoor activity.
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City of Albuquerque Air Quality Updates
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City of Albuquerque Air Quality Updates
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Be Prepared for Wildland Fires and Smoke
June 2019 - Alerts for smoke from wildland fires, prescribed burns, and sometimes related to industrial or structure fires will be issued throughout summer and autumn. See the NMDOH News Alerts for details. Learn what to do when it is smoky outside here:Be Prepared for Monsoon Season and Flooding
June 2019 - The New Mexico Department of Health encourages New Mexicans and visitors to prepare for monsoon season, New Mexico's rainy season. Rain can come heavily and rapidly so you should be prepared for floods and flash flooding. Remember to be watchful in areas with recent burns scars, flood plains, and near arroyos. If you have a private well, check if it is protected before heavy rains and possible floods arrive. If the well head becomes immersed with rushing waters, find out what you should do. Find tips here:Health Risks on Hot Days
July 2019 - Through recent data analysis, the New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, Environmental Health Epidemiology Bureau, Epidemiology and Response Division, has found that even though temperatures of 86 degrees Fahrenheit may not seem high, this is the temperature at which people start to go to the hospital for heat-related problems. On days above this temperature and especially on days in the high 90s and triple digits, the New Mexico Department of Health encourages everyone to take precautions such as drinking more water and limiting time outdoors. Find tips and information here:
Heat Stress and Heat-Related Illness Information and Tips
Data for Heat Stress and Other Health and Environment Topics
Learn about Extreme Temperatures
NMDOH News Alerts
Data for Heat Stress and Other Health and Environment Topics
Learn about Extreme Temperatures
NMDOH News Alerts
Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Detected in Cannon Air Force Base Groundwater
Update June 2019 - Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are chemicals that have been detected in groundwater on and off base at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico and in surface water at Lake Holloman on Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico. These are emerging chemicals that may be associated with health ailments. See the NMDOH News Alerts for details. Learn the basics about PFCs/PFAS, Drinking Water, and Private Wells from these resources available on the NM EPHT website:
Perfluorinated Compounds and Health
https://nmtracking.org/environment/PFCS.html
Private Wells
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/PrivateWells.html
Private Wells Treatment
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/private_wells/Treatment.html
Private Wells Testing
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/private_wells/Testing.html
Water Hauling
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/WaterHauling.html
https://nmtracking.org/environment/PFCS.html
Private Wells
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/PrivateWells.html
Private Wells Treatment
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/private_wells/Treatment.html
Private Wells Testing
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/private_wells/Testing.html
Water Hauling
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/WaterHauling.html
A Drinking Water Advisory is issued by the New Mexico Environment Department's Drinking Water Bureau when a public water system has a violation for exceeding the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for a chemical contaminant, such as nitrate. A Boil Water Advisory is issued if a public water system has or is expected to have microbiological contamination, such as E. coli. Those advisories are lifted when the public water system's water testing results once again meet the drinking water quality standard. Learn more about What to Do When You Get a Boil Water Advisory Notice.
Learn more about New Mexico Environment Department Drinking Water Bureau Boil Water Advisories.
More information about community water systems:
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/CommunityWaterSystems.html
https://dww.water.net.env.nm.gov/NMDWW/
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More information:
Learn more about New Mexico Environment Department Drinking Water Bureau Boil Water Advisories.
More information about community water systems:
https://nmtracking.org/environment/water/CommunityWaterSystems.html
https://dww.water.net.env.nm.gov/NMDWW/
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