NM health department reports more measles cases among inmates at more detention facilities

New Mexico health department reports four more measles cases among inmates at state detention facilities, bringing the total to five so far in 2026.

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 2, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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The New Mexico health department on Friday reported four more measles cases among state inmates, bringing the total number of cases so far this year to five.

Officials reported the first case of the year on Feb. 24: a federal inmate held in the Hidalgo County Detention Center with an unknown vaccination status.

One of the four new cases also is housed at the Hidalgo facility; two of the inmates are housed in the …

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