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New Mexico suicide deaths rise 9% in 2024

Despite over 100,000 contacts made to the 988 suicide hotline since 2022, New Mexico saw a 9% rise in suicide deaths in 2024, with firearms involved in 60% of cases.

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SANTA FE, N.M. – Suicide deaths in New Mexico went up 9% in 2024, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. NMDOH says last year saw a total of 512 deaths, a jump of 42 more deaths than in 2023. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, making it an important time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the resources available to help.  “Suicide is preventable, but it requires all of us to act,” said Clarie Miller, lead sui…

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New Mexico suicide deaths rise to 9%

Suicide deaths increased to 9%, which is 512 deaths, according to a study.

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New Mexico health department reports 9% rise in suicides in 2024

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Suicide prevention efforts ramp up as New Mexico deaths rise

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New Mexico suicide deaths rise 9% in 2024

SANTA FE, N.M. – Suicide deaths in New Mexico went up 9% in 2024, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. NMDOH says last year saw a total of 512 deaths, a jump of 42 more deaths than in 2023. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, making it an important time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the resources available to help.  “Suicide is preventable, but it requires all of us to act,” said Clarie Miller, lead sui…

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Report: New Mexico suicide deaths increased by 9% from 2023 to 2024

Like many states in the Mountain West, New Mexico has one of the highest overall suicide rates in the U.S.

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Santa New Mexican broke the news in on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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