RELEASE: Public health offices closed Christmas and New Year�s Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 15, 2025

Public health offices closed Christmas and New Year’s Day

SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and again the following Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.

All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled the following Fridays of Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

New Mexicans can call the NMDOH Helpline, 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) or text the Helpline at 66364 (NMDOH) during regular business hours throughout the holiday season, including both Christmas and New Year’s Day: Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Helpline is staffed by nurses for health questions, health care connections and provider support.

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NMDOH

David Barre, Communications Coordinator | david.barre@doh.nm.gov | (505) 699-9237

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) works to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and deliver services to all New Mexicans. As New Mexico’s largest state agency, NMDOH offers public health services in all 33 counties and collaborates with 24 Native American Tribes, Pueblos and Nations.

New Mexico Department of Health | 1190 S St Francis Dr | Santa Fe, NM 87505 US

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