New Mexico Faces Screwworm, Funding Crisis, and Education Struggles

New Mexico’s facing a serious threat as the New World screwworm, a deadly parasitic fly, shows up for the first time in the state—officials warn pet and livestock owners to watch for signs and act fast. Meanwhile, Edgewood’s firefighting and EMS services hang in the balance, with a final deadline looming for a long-sought funding deal. Education remains a struggle, with the state still ranked dead last in classroom performance for a decade, though child well-being has slipped out of last place. Rio Rancho is cracking down on speeding with new mobile cameras hitting Highway 528, and the House is poised to vote on a massive $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, while President Trump hints at a potential Iran deal within days. 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/776b2ec95eef01ad