The New Mexico state health department says five people in a county detention facility have measles. The Luna County ...

New Mexico had 81 confirmed measles cases Tuesday, with Thursday's announcement bringing the total to 86. One state resident died of measles in March.

New Mexico had 81 confirmed measles cases on Tuesday (June 24, 2025), with Thursday's announcement bringing the total to 86. One State resident died of measles in March.

New Mexico announces measles outbreak in a county detention facility Five people who are incarcerated at a New Mexico county detention facility have measles, the state health department said Thursday.

“The cases at Luna County Detention Center are a stark reminder that the measles outbreak in New Mexico is not over,” said Dr. Chad Smelser, a medical epidemiologist with the New Mexico ...

New Mexico has seen a large increase in measles vaccinations since February. More than 37,500 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine had been administered as of Monday, state data shows ...

The New Mexico state health department says five people in a county detention facility have measles. The Luna County Detention Center is in the southwest New Mexico city of Deming.

New Mexico had 81 confirmed measles cases Tuesday, with Thursday’s announcement bringing the total to 86. One state resident died of measles in March. The adult was unvaccinated and did not seek ...