Cyberattack Disrupts Ambulance Arrivals and Daily Services at UNM Health System
The University of New Mexico Health System in Albuquerque is experiencing a significant cybersecurity issue caused by a cyberattack. All ambulance traffic is being diverted to other hospitals, and all appointments and clinics are canceled for the day.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, October 26, 2026 —
A cyberattack has disrupted operations at the University of New Mexico Health System in Albuquerque, prompting the diversion of all ambulance traffic to other hospitals and the cancellation of appointments and clinics for the day, according to the information provided.
The disruption affects both emergency arrivals by ambulance and scheduled care. The available information does not specify which hospitals are receiving diverted ambulances, how patients or their families are being notified, or whether other services at the health system are operating.
The date of the disruption was not provided, and the duration of the cybersecurity issue is unclear. No details were provided about the nature of the attack, when it began, which systems were affected, or whether any information was accessed or exposed. The information also does not identify who is investigating the incident or describe steps being taken to restore normal operations.
The health system’s name is given as the University of New Mexico Health System, and the location is Albuquerque. No statement from the health system, university officials, emergency responders or other hospitals was included in the available information. The cause is described as a cyberattack, but no further technical or operational details were provided.
It is also unclear whether the cancellations apply to every clinic and appointment across the system or whether any exceptions are in place. The reported diversion of ambulance traffic is described as applying to all such traffic, but no further information is available about how long that arrangement is expected to continue.
As reported, the immediate measures are the redirection of ambulance arrivals and the cancellation of appointments and clinics for the day. Further details about the incident, its scope and the timeline for resuming services were not provided.
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