New Mexico health officials believe 1 is dead after livestock drug overdose

309 Views   New Mexico Health officials believe at least one person has died in the state after taking ivermectin to treat COVID-19. In a press conference Wednesday Dr. David Scrase issued a stern warning to New Mexicans to not take the anti-parasite drug sold at veterinary supply stores as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

Staffing shortage causes Clovis school to temporarily close

338 Views   CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – School districts across the state are dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. One high school in southeastern New Mexico had to close Friday because they didn’t have enough teachers able to come to work. The Clovis Municipal School District had to close Clovis High due to a staffing shortage.

Vitalant to host nearly 300 blood donation events amid shortage

288 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. – Between now and October 7, Vitalant is hosting nearly 300 blood donation events across New Mexico to address a donation shortage. Extreme weather events amid the pandemic have created an urgent need for blood donations.