Curry County Health & Wellness

06/05/2026

June is Men's Health Month.

06/01/2026

JUNE IS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

With the rise in the number of reported cases of Rabies in Curry County, be sure you are on the alert for any signs of the infection. The New Mexico Department of Health recently reported an increase in rabies-positive animals in our area. Keep a close eye on your pets and livestock, and watch out for wildlife displaying any of these warning signs:
🐾 Unusual Behavior: Wild animals acting tame, or normally friendly pets becoming suddenly aggressive.
🐾 Daytime Wandering: Nocturnal animals (like skunks) out and about during the day.
🐾 Physical Distress: Staggering, stumbling, excessive drooling, or difficulty swallowing.
Protect your furry family members! Ensure all dogs and cats are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. If you see a sick wild animal or suspect an animal might be rabid, do NOT approach it. Please contact Clovis Animal Control immediately at 575-769-7893.

05/21/2026

We need your Input. United Way of Eastern New Mexico is surveying residents of Curry and Roosevelt County to determine barriers within our counties. Please take a minute to complete the survey and share with all your friends and co-workers. This is important information needed to help identify where services are needed to overcome barriers.

05/20/2026

ATTENTION CURRY COUNTY - RABIES INFORMATION

05/20/2026

Due to recent fire activity in our region and surrounding areas, here is some emergency preparedness information and wildfire resources to help keep you safe and informed.

Wildfire Information & Alerts

Resources for current fire conditions, evacuations, and road closures:
· Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts - Real-time wildfire alerts and incident updates
· NM Fire Info | New Mexico Fire Information- Official state fire updates and suppression reports
· NMRoads - Road closures, travel conditions, and evacuation routes
· National Weather Service - Weather, forecasts, Red Flag Warnings, fire weather alerts, and emergency weather information

Emergency Preparedness Tips

Build an Emergency Kit

Keep emergency supplies ready at home and in your vehicle.

Recommended items
· Water and non-perishable food (minimum 3-day supply
· Flashlights and extra batteries
· First aid supplies
· Medications and medical items
· Important documents
· Cell phone chargers
· Clothing, blankets, and hygiene items
· Pet supplies if applicable

Make a Family Emergency Plan
Discuss and practice:
· Evacuation routes
· Emergency meeting location
· Emergency contacts
· Communication plans if separated

Choose:
· One meeting place near your home
· One meeting place outside your neighborhood
· An out-of-state contact person for family communication

Pepare Your Home
· Program emergency numbers into phones
· Know how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
· Install and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
· Plan ahead for pets during evacuations

If You Need to Evacuate
Always follow instructions from emergency officials immediately!
Be prepared to leave quickly and take only essential items, including:
· Medications and medical equipment
· Identification and important documents
· Cash, bank cards, and keys
· Phones and chargers
· Essential clothing and supplies

Water & Food Recommendations

Store at least:
· 1 gallon of water per person, per day
· A minimum 3-day supply of non-perishable food
Replace stored food and water every 6 months.

Conditions can change rapidly during wildfire events. Continue monitoring official alerts and local emergency information throughout fire season.

Stay safe and informed and feel free to share this information.