Officials look to stop spread of screwworm fly
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A growing threat is moving closer to New Mexico ranches, and it could impact dinner tables and jobs across the state. The New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau said the New World Screwworm fly is a parasitic fly that is rapidly spreading north from Mexico into New Mexico. When the pest reaches the state, it could devastate more than 1 million cattle and threaten more than 10,000 ranching families.
Lea County Correctional Facility will close at end of June
The USDA said the fly's larvae eat the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. In response to the screwworm spread, the USDA has halted imports of live cattle, horses, and bison along the southern border. New Mexico's federal delegation is pushing bipartisan legislation to stop the outbreak.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
Okaloosa County School District joins Summer Food Service Program
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Okaloosa County School District proudly announced its participation in the Summer Food Service Program through Summer Break Spot. According to an Okaloosa County School District Facebook post, this summer, children 18 and under may enjoy nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost at select schools across the district. Some sites begin service as soon as Monday, June 2. Holmes County offering free meals to students during summer break Following USDA/FDACS guidelines, meals must be eaten on site, meaning grab-and-go options are not available. Additionally, no meals will be served on weekends or on July 4, district officials wrote. Families are encouraged to check back on the Okaloosa County School District Facebook often, as site times and availability may change based on participation. Locations, dates, and service times can be found by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
A deputy tazing a high school student goes too far; NM Crime Files
When Rio Arriba County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Barnes is called to Española Valley High School to deal with a special education student, the situation escalates further than anyone expected. The results of the incident and where the then-victim, Abram Martinez, is now. Then, KRQE Anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate bring you the story of 42-year-old Edward Yazzie, who was found slumped at the wheel of his pick-up outside of Grants. The chase and results of the breathalyzer results that ensue here. Finally, Santa Fe police decided to auction off a ring that had been sitting in an evidence locker for two years. Before the $30,000 auction, they decided to give the public one more look. How the search for the original owner turns out. About New Mexico Crime Files This is New Mexico Crime Files – Taking it from the streets, then to the courtroom, to finally answering 'where are they now?'. Each week, KRQE News 13 anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate bring you the notorious, the unforgettable, and the unbelievable crime stories from the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico Crime Files is sponsored by MedradoStruck Law Firm. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Newsweek
SNAP Summer EBT Payments: 16 States To Pay in June
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Millions of Americans with school-age children will begin receiving extra food benefits in June. Why It Matters The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program—known as Summer EBT or SUN Bucks—offers families $120 per eligible school-age child to help those with low and no income purchase groceries during the summer when school is out. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projected the program would serve 21 million children across the U.S., distributing approximately $2.5 billion in benefits across 35 states, five U.S. territories, and four tribal nations. Most recipients are already part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Summer EBT Payments in June Altogether, this year 37 states, the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories will be participating in the program in 2025. Depending on your state, Summer EBT or SUN Bucks benefits will be paid in one of the following ways: Directly onto your existing SNAP EBT card, Added to your Summer EBT card from last year, Issued on a new Summer EBT card, which will be mailed to beneficiaries. According to fintech app Propel, the following states will begin Summer EBT payments in June: Alabama District of Columbia California Kentucky Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Oregon Rhode Island Utah Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Funds can be used to buy any food items permitted under SNAP guidelines, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, meat, and poultry. However, benefits cannot be used for non-food items like cleaning products, alcohol or hot prepared meals. Stock image/file photo: Mother and son with bags of groceries. Stock image/file photo: Mother and son with bags of groceries. GETTY Who Is Eligible for Summer EBT? Children are automatically eligible for Summer EBT if they participate in certain government assistance programs or receive free or reduced-price school meals. Eligibility includes: Children in households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Medicaid (in states that participate). Students who attend schools that offer the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program and meet income eligibility guidelines. Most qualifying families will receive benefits automatically. Those who are not auto-enrolled but believe they are eligible can apply through their state's Summer EBT portal. Summer EBT benefits expire 122 days from the date they are paid, so families are encouraged to use them promptly. Summer EBT 2025 will not be available in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahoma (aside from Tribal Nations), South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. Further Payment Dates Other states will begin paying out later in the year, with most benefits going out in July. Some states have already begun payments. The following states will send out benefits in July:
