Smoking rates decline, but nicotine use is on the rise May 29, 2026 - Nicotine Cessation - Information

New Mexico adults are smoking cigarettes at the lowest rate in years -- but more are vaping, a trend that’s trading one public health risk for another. « read more »

Medicaid members have greater access to "quit smoking” services May 19, 2025 - Nicotine Cessation - Awareness

The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian and United Healthcare to help New Mexicans enrolled in Medicaid to stop or reduce tobacco and nicotine use. « read more »