The New Mexico Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed an additional five cases of measles in Lea County, bringing the total to eight cases in the state.

Local health experts are urging parents to teach their kids healthy dental habits at an early age. Throughout February, the New Mexico Department of Health is raising awareness about oral hygiene, saying healthy teeth are essential to a child’s overall well-being.

The New Mexico Department of Health said school-based health centers are making a real difference statewide. The month of February is National School-based Health Care Awareness Month celebrating more than 80 centers across the Land of Enchantment helping keep kids healthy and in the classroom.

Ben Archer Health Centers in New Mexico reportedly denied services to individuals unable to prove citizenship, sparking controversy.

The West Texas measles outbreak continues to grow, now possibly spreading into the central part of the state and neighboring New Mexico, health officials said Friday.