NM health agency reports mosquitos with West Nile virus found in Bernalillo County

The New Mexico Department of Health reported West Nile virus-infected mosquitos in Bernalillo County on June 23, 2026, and urged residents to take precautions to avoid being bitten.

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 23, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The New Mexico Department of Health on Tuesday reported the presence of West Nile-infected mosquitos in Bernalillo County and warned residents statewide to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitos.

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A joint monitoring program by Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque gathered the infected mosquitos during routine surveillance near the Rio Grande, according to a health department news release; the University of New Mexico …

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