US Reports New Cases of Measles in Texas and New Mexico

New Mexico reports first case of measles in 2025
The state Health Department has confirmed a measles infection in Lea County. County residents are being alerted of the days, times and locations they may have been exposed to measles. The state Scientific Laboratory was able to confirm the infection.
New Mexico measles case confirmed amid rising number of infections in Texas
The first case of measles in New Mexico was confirmed in Lea County by the New Mexico Department of Health on Feb. 11. Here's what we know about the virus and its spread through New Mexico and Texas.
10 new cases of measles reported in West Texas county and New Mexico
Public health authorities said Tuesday that an outbreak of measles in western Texas has expanded, while a new case was confirmed nearby across state lines in New Mexico
First measles infection reported in New Mexico
A measles outbreak in Texas has spilled into New Mexico, where an unvaccinated teenager in Lea County was confirmed with the viral illness, state health officials reported Tuesday. The measles infection is the first reported case in New Mexico since Texas officials confirmed at least 15 measles cases since late January,
Measles cases in Texas put SE New Mexico at risk, health officials say
Residents in Southeast New Mexico are at heightened risk of measles following reports of two cases of the viral disease in Texas near Lea County, state health officials warned Monday.
US Reports New Cases of Measles in Texas and New Mexico; This Is Why The Numbers Are Rising
Authorities in the US states of Texas and New Mexico have reported that the outbreak of measles has expanded, with 10 new cases. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, at least 24 measles cases have been identified in connection with the onset of symptoms within the last two weeks.
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NMDOT confirms first measles case in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the first case of measles this year. State health leaders ...
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New Mexico health officials warn of potential measles threat
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents of a potential high risk for measles exposure in southeast New ...
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New Mexico health officials warn some residents are at risk for measles exposure
Two measles cases in Texas could put some people in New Mexico at risk of exposure, according to the New Mexico Department of ...
Another New Mexico county could see immigrant detainees as U.S. expands ICE capacity
Lea County Commissioner Pat Sims is a registered Republican but a Libertarian at heart. He calls his cows Democrats. “They’re always sitting around, waiting for a handout,” he said. He has homes on ...