On May 7, 2025, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirmed the first measles cases the first measles case in Curry County—a vulnerable infant too young to receive protective vaccination, prompting health officials to urge community vigilance.

The Curry County case plus three additional cases in Lea County brings the total number of measles cases to 71 in New Mexico.

The number of adults and children getting the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine continues to rise statewide – with 23,706 vaccinations between Feb. 1 and May 3, compared to 12,985 in the same time last year.Measles is highly contagious and new cases are being reported from counties bordering Texas with a growing incidence across the state.

Due to the ongoing risk of exposure to measles, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recommends a dose of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine for infants aged 6-11 months who live in Doña Ana County, or who will be traveling to Doña Ana and Lea Counties.

Measles cases are now diagnosed in five counties: Chaves, Curry, Doña Ana, Eddy and Lea.