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As summer temperatures remain high across New Mexico, health officials are reminding parents that babies and young children face a much greater risk of heat-related illnesses than adults and require extra precautions to stay safe. One of the earliest dangers parents should watch for is dehydration. To reduce the risk of heat-related illness, limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day and dress children in lightweight, light-colored clothing.

New Mexico is offering free back-to-school vaccine clinics for children statewide through Aug. 29, with 69 locations offering evening and weekend hours. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), the New Mexico Primary Care Association and the New Mexico Immunization Coalition run the Got Shots clinics for children from birth through age 18.

Much of New Mexico is designated as public land and administered for multiple uses. With hundreds of miles of backcountry trails, off-highway vehicle use is permitted when done in a responsible and safe manner. Recreational pursuits have never been safer thanks to New Mexico’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act. Know before you go. Obey all signs. It is your responsibility to obtain permission to travel across private lands. Contact local authorities or land-management agencies to get information about rules and conditions before using your OHV.

The USDA has declared that Farmers and ranchers are eligible for loans up to $500,000 covering a range of costs at lower-than-market interest rates due to drought conditions across New Mexico. The loans can pay for production costs associated with a disaster, essential living expenses, farm reorganization costs or the refinancing of certain debts. The federal deadline to apply for the loans is Dec. 24, 2026. Interested farmers and ranchers should reach out to their local Farm Service Agency officers for more information.

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is urging the public to keep a safe distance from newborn animals, including fawns, elk calves and bear cubs.Although young animals may appear abandoned, mothers often leave offspring hidden while they forage nearby and typically return within a few hours.Please observe responsibly by avoiding contact, maintaining distance and leaving quietly.Anyone who believes an animal is injured, sick or truly abandoned is encouraged to Provide a precise location, preferably using GPS coordinates. Contact the department’s Information Center at (888) 248-6866.‍