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 ...
Becker's Hospital Review13d
Breast cancer rates by state
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Cancer Services of New Mexico Driving Out Cancer Car Show
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MarketWatch3d
Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink, in light of surgeon general’s cancer warning?
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New Mexico hospital names CEO
Dennis Knox named CEO of Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, bringing over 40 years of healthcare leadership experience. He succeeds John Harris amid st ...
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 ...