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Crimes & Investigations

Three Deaths in Mountainair Exposed the Terrifying Reach of Fentanyl — And the Unanswered Questions About America’s Synthetic Drug Era

A deadly overdose scene in Mountainair, New Mexico, left three people dead and 18 first responders hospitalized, exposing both the devastating reach of fentanyl and the growing fear surrounding accidental exposure. The tragedy reflects a broader crisis gripping rural America, where synthetic opioids, methamphetamine and collapsing behavioral health systems are colliding with deadly consequences.
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What Is The Mysterious Substance In The Mountainair Incident?—The Substance Has Been Identified

Since Wednesday, a mysterious substance has been the cause of the deaths of three people in Mountainair Home. Today, it has been answered.
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After Mountainair Incident, 5 Dogs Are Being Quarantined; New Info on Friday

Questions about this incident will be answered in the Mountainair home incident. Meanwhile, 5 dogs are going to quarantine for this case.
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Three Dead in a Rural Area Due to an Unknown Substance

Due to an unknown substance, three people were found dead and dozen others underwent quarantine in a rural area.
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3 Dead, 18 First Responders Hospitalized in New Mexico — What to Know About the Mountainair Substance Scare

A routine emergency call in Mountainair, New Mexico spiraled into tragedy, leaving three residents dead and nearly 20 first responders hospitalized. Hazmat teams are investigating narcotics as a possible factor, raising urgent questions about rural preparedness and the hidden risks of overdose response.
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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life

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As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.

Oracle Offers to Scrap $155M Project Jupiter Power Plan After New Mexico County Commissioners Object

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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on Interstate 40, NMSP Confirms

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New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’

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NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

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If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.