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2026-05-22 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Three dead, 18 first responders quarantined after exposure to unknown substance at New Mexico home

[FoxNews] Officials say four people were found unresponsive inside the Mountainair residence during a suspected overdose call

Three people died and nearly 20 first responders were quarantined Wednesday after exposure to an unidentified substance at a New Mexico home, authorities said.

New Mexico State Police said officers responded around 11 a.m. to a residence in Mountainair, New Mexico, to assist the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office with what was initially believed to be a suspected overdose involving an unknown substance.

Authorities said four people were found unresponsive inside the residence. Three of them were pronounced dead, according to a police statement.

Officials said 18 first responders were exposed to the substance and later began experiencing symptoms including nausea and dizziness.

The fourth occupant of the residence and the exposed first responders were transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where they are being quarantined, evaluated and monitored.

Two first responders remain in serious condition, police said.

Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said three of the four EMTs from Mountainair EMS have been released from the hospital, while EMS Chief Josh Lewis will remain hospitalized overnight for observation.

Albuquerque Fire Rescue hazmat teams are working to identify the substance involved.

Investigators said they believe the substance may spread through contact but do not believe it is airborne.

Authorities said there is no threat to the public and that a secure perimeter has been established around the residence.

"At this time, we do not know the exact cause," Nieto said in Facebook post. "However, based on the information currently available, all indications are pointing toward narcotics as a possible factor. The investigation is still ongoing, and officials are working carefully to confirm the facts before releasing final conclusions."

Mountainair Public Works said the incident was not caused by carbon monoxide or related to natural gas. # id) ?>

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-22 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1866 views ] Top

1 /me puts a chip on 'fentanyl'.

Posted by SteveS 2026-05-22 08:32|| 2026-05-22 08:32|| Front Page Top

2 Scary scene as first responders in hazmat suits rushed to New Mexico Hospital, 3 dead

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-22 09:25|| 2026-05-22 09:25|| Front Page Top

3 I was afaid the dead were responders.

Posted by Phusoth Trotsky6401 2026-05-22 09:42|| 2026-05-22 09:42|| Front Page Top

4 Fentanyl.

Posted by Crusader 2026-05-22 11:17|| 2026-05-22 11:17|| Front Page Top

5 There is shit out there stronger than fent now.

Posted by Chris 2026-05-22 11:54|| 2026-05-22 11:54|| Front Page Top

6 My initial guess was Valley Fever.

I figured the EMTs would have Naloxone.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-22 15:59|| 2026-05-22 15:59|| Front Page Top

7 VF is more common where earth disturbance (tilling/grading) is operating - CA's central valley is where an elementary school buddy acquired it back in the 70's (Boys Scout camping trip). Killed him.

Posted by Frank G 2026-05-22 18:37|| 2026-05-22 18:37|| Front Page Top

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