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County health team begins windshield surveys of 38 colonias to map social drivers of health
Summary
Dona Ana County Health and Human Services, NMSU and Burrell College began a windshield‑survey project in 38 colonias to document built environment conditions and social drivers of health; student teams and Promotoras are collecting standardized observations to inform a needs assessment and future interventions.
Dona Ana County officials and academic partners on Sept. 9 described an ongoing windshield‑survey project that will document neighborhood conditions in colonias across the county to identify structural drivers of health disparities.
The county’s Health and Human Services director, Jamie Michael, said the project is designed to gather baseline, on‑the‑ground data that can guide policies and investments. "We don't have any of the results yet, but it's important for everyone to know we're doing this because it directly links to our strategic plan," Michael said.
Why it matters: County officials said health outcomes in the region are shaped by the built environment — roads, sidewalks, green space, access to grocery stores and clinics — and that having systematic data will help…
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