First Responders Exposed to Deadly Drugs

First responders in Silver City faced a deadly overdose scene that turned into a hazardous exposure when a table tipped over, releasing a toxic powder mix of fentanyl, cocaine, and meth — sickening several deputies. Though all recovered, the incident underscores a terrifying spike in overdose deaths across New Mexico, with Grant County hit hardest. Sheriff Raul Villanueva is now mandating Narcan, protective gear, and two-officer minimums for all overdose calls — and he’s calling on the public to act as watchdogs, reporting any suspicious powders immediately. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ff7f1597add1e27