The patient was “most likely” infected out of state but developed symptoms after arriving in New Mexico and reported them while in Eddy County, according to a news release from the New Mexico Department of Health.
The thefts involved stealing crude oil from oil and gas facilities in eastern New Mexico, around Hobbs and Carlsbad, and selling it below market rate, including to unknowing midstream oil buyers in Texas.
The incident that claimed the life of 42-year-old Samanda Layman occurred about 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Six Mile Dam, a popular recreation area in a southern portion of Eddy County.
New World screwworm is a species of parasitic fly that can cause infection and often deadly damage to livestock, pets, birds and occasionally humans, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
This new facility spans two stories and includes three basketball courts that can be used for volleyball and pickleball, a weight and cardio room, a group fitness room, an indoor/outdoor playground, a walking track, a STEM lab, and a multipurpose room.