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Bernalillo County Declares a Fentanyl Emergency as New Mexico's Overdose Deaths Climb

Commissioners voted 5-0 to declare a civil emergency, handing the county manager emergency powers as New Mexico's overdose deaths rise and the U.S. total falls.

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U.S. Overdose Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since 2019, But Western States Face Deadly Surge

CDC data shows overdose deaths dropped to under 70,000 in 2025 — the lowest since 2019. Alabama, New York, and Virginia see 25-30% declines, while Arizona and New Mexico experience alarming spikes.

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