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State: New Mexico adults smoking less 

The New Mexico Department of Health announced Oct. 16 that the adult smoking rate for New Mexico has dropped to 19.3 percent, making it the lowest rate of adult smokers since 2001, when the rate was 23.8 percent of the adult population. According to a recent Department of Health survey, in 2001, there were an estimated 352,600 smokers, and this year there are 66,600 fewer smokers.

“It’s a tremendous accomplishment for anyone to quit smoking, and this significant drop in the number of New Mexicans who smoke means that more people will have the chance to live longer and healthier lives,” said Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil, M.D. “Quitting smoking can have a very positive impact on a person’s overall health. I encourage anyone who is interested in quitting to use all the resources at their disposal to help with their success.

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