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Determination That A Public Health
Emergency Exists

As a result of the consequences of wildfires and straight-line winds on the State of New Mexico, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since April 5, 2022, in the State of New Mexico.

May 9, 2022
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Date

/s/
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Xavier Becerra

Public Health Emergency Declaration

⚠ Emergency status

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​De​​term​ination That A Public Health Emergency Exists

Determination That A Public Health
Emergency Exists