09/24/2025
New Mexico Su***de Deaths Rise 9% in 2024
(The Las Cruces Police Department is sharing this information from our partners at the New Mexico Department of Health)
Su***de deaths in New Mexico increased 9% in 2024 to 512 deaths, a jump of 42 more deaths than in 2023, according to new data from the New Mexico Department of Health.
September is National Su***de Prevention Month, making it an important time to raise awareness about su***de prevention and the resources available to help.
“Su***de is preventable, but it requires all of us to act,” said Clarie Miller, lead su***de prevention coordinator for NMDOH. “Whether it's learning the warning signs, knowing how to connect someone to 988, or simply checking in on friends and family – every action matters.”
The 2024 data shows white New Mexicans had the highest rate of su***de death (29.4 deaths per 100,000 residents), followed by American Indian Alaskan Native (26.2 deaths per 100,000 residents). The Hispanic su***de rate increased by 27% over the past 10 years.
In 60% of su***de deaths in the state, a firearm was involved.
The NMDOH wants New Mexicans to know there are ways to help prevent su***de:
• Call or text 988 if you or someone you care about is in crisis. The New Mexico 988 Crisis and Access line offers free, confidential, non-judgmental support in English and Spanish. For more information, visit nmcrisisline.com.
• Veterans can call the Veteran’s Crisis Line operated by the Department of Veteran’s Services to connect service members and veterans in crisis. Dial 800-273-8255 and press 1 to talk to someone or send a text message to 838255.
• For LGBTQ+ support, text or phone from GLSEN or the Jason Foundation and The Trevor Project - Su***de Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People.
• Store fi****ms safely. Contact NMDOH to order a free gun lock to prevent firearm injury.
• Acknowledging and talking about su***de with others can reduce suicidal ideation.