COVID-19 in New Mexico: Current Hospitalization Data (Spring 2026)

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COVID-19 Activity in New Mexico

New Mexico COVID-19 activity is tracked through emergency department visit data from the CDC’s National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP). This provides a real-time signal of how much COVID is circulating in the state.

Check the latest rates and weekly trends on our New Mexico COVID-19 dashboard.

How New Mexico Compares

New Mexico’s geographic position in the Southwest means its COVID patterns can differ from both coastal and Midwest states. Here’s how neighbors are doing:

Other Health Data for New Mexico

About This Data

COVID-19 data comes from the CDC’s NSSP, which tracks the percentage of emergency department visits diagnosed as COVID-19. This captures people sick enough to visit an ER, which is a good indicator of community transmission severity. See our methods page for details.


Updated weekly. Last update: April 3, 2026.

See the latest data: COVID-19 Dashboard

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Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.