State launches campaign on gun locks, firearm protection April 1, 2026 - Injury Prevention - Safety

New Mexico has launched a statewide multi-media campaign to raise awareness about two tools for reducing gun violence: free gun locks available through the New Mexico Department of Health and the state’s Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order law. « read more »

New Mexico highlights personal cost of gun violence June 5, 2025 - Injury Prevention - Safety

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages residents to wear orange during the weekend of June 6-8 to help raise awareness on the impact of gun violence. « read more »

We can all take steps to prevent childhood traumatic brain injury March 13, 2024 - Injury Prevention - Awareness

The Department of Health (NMDOH) and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish are recognizing Brain Injury Awareness Month by promoting prevention of childhood TBI, commonly known as concussions. « read more »