Public health offices will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Public health offices will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Public health offices will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 5, 2026 - Public Relations - Awareness SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the enduring cultures, traditions, and sovereign rights of the Indigenous peoples of New Mexico. All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 13. The NMDOH Helpline, 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773), will be available during regular business hours through the holiday weekend: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Monday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Helpline is staffed by nurses available to speak in English and Spanish for health questions, health care connections and provider support. You can also contact the helpline through text message at 66364 (NMDOH). The Helpline can also help residents update their vaccination records and schedule vaccines for adults and children.