New Mexico, Holloman Lake

After Record Levels of Cancer-Causing Chemicals Were Found in a New Mexico Lake, Hunters Are Urged to Contact Their Doctors
State officials issued a health advisory for Holloman Lake hunters after a report showed record-high levels of forever chemicals there.
Record levels of 'forever chemicals' found in wildlife near New Mexico base, hunters warned
Environmental regulators and health officials in New Mexico are warning hunters that harmful chemicals known to cause cancer in people have been found at record levels in birds, small mammals and plan
State finds record levels of toxic chemicals at Holloman Lake
Flora and fauna surrounding Holloman Lake contain the highest levels of a toxic chemical that can cause cancer and other health issues — known as PFAS — ever documented, according to a recent report by the New Mexico Environmental Department.
Highest levels of ‘forever chemicals’ ever recorded in the world found at southern New Mexico lake
Anyone who captured and/or consumed wildlife from Holloman Lake near Alamogordo between 2010 and 2024 should be aware of a new health advisory, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH).
Hunters who have eaten game from Holloman Lake warned after record-high PFAS levels found
The New Mexico Department of Health issued an advisory Monday warning any hunters who ate or captured wildlife from Holloman Lake in the past decade about the possibility of contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Children’s Cancer Fund of New Mexico helping families affected by cancer
The Children’s Cancer Fund of New Mexico (CCFNM) helps children and families deal with day-to-day needs of fighting cancer.
Albuquerque Journal4d
'A smart, talented, creative thinker:' UNM political science professor dies
Mala Htun, an author who taught at the University of New Mexico for over a decade, died Friday after living with cancer the ...
UMC, Covenant achieve cancer care milestones as TTUHSC eyes national research destination
Here's how Covenant, UMC and TTUHSC are transforming Lubbock into the Hub City for cancer research and treatment for West ...
New Mexico Cancer Center’s innovative approach to prostate cancer treatment
New Mexico Cancer Center’s cutting-edge approach to diagnosing and treating prostate cancer. With a team of dedicated ...
Becker's Hospital Review13d
Breast cancer rates by state
The overall average breast cancer incidence rate in the U.S. was 131.8 per 100,000 and the overall average breast cancer mortality rate was 19.3 per 100,000. Among women in the U.S., breast cancer ...
American Cancer Society’s new study focuses on health conditions among Black women
A new study from the American Cancer Society is seeking to better understand cancer and other health conditions among Black ...
New Mexico Cancer Center: Personalized prostate cancer care and innovative treatments
At the New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque, groundbreaking treatments and compassionate care are changing lives for men facing prostate cancer. With a team of dedicated specialists, their ...
Becker's Hospital Review6h
New Mexico hospital names new CEO
Meet Helen Ballantyne, the new CEO of Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, N.M. with 30 years of healthcare experience and a background in disaster respo ...