Measles outbreak in NM detention centers grows to 15 cases

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 374

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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New Mexico health officials on Wednesday reported an additional two cases of measles at the Luna County Detention Center, bringing the state’s total to 15 infections so far this year — all in detention centers.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports 10 cases in Luna County; three in Doña Ana County and two in Hidalgo County, all among federal detainees. No hospitalizations or deaths have been associated with the cases, according to health …

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