Another federal inmate in New Mexico tests positive for measles

The New Mexico health department on March 4, 2026, said a sixth federal inmate had tested positive for measles.

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 5, 2026

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Last Updated: 5 days, 17 hours ago

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The New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday reported an additional case of measles at the Doña Ana County jail, bringing the total number of cases this year to six, all federal inmates in state detention facilities.

The most recent case involved a federal inmate, a news release said, and may have involved exposures to others between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Feb. 24 at the U.S. District Court in Las Cruces.

NMDOH encouraged people …

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