SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will adjust its schedule for the upcoming holidays:
- Wednesday, December 24: Offices close at 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 25: Offices closed for Christmas Day
- Thursday, January 1: Offices closed for New Year’s Day
All public health and administrative offices will reopen on Friday, December 26 and Friday, January 2 as regularly scheduled.
Need Assistance During the Holidays?
The NMDOH Helpline remains available throughout the season:
- Phone: 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773)
- Text: 66364 (NMDOH)
- Hours:
- Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Weekends: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Helpline is staffed by nurses to answer health questions, provide care connections, and support providers.








