KRQE News 13 · Oct 17, 2026

Health officials urge vigilance as New World screwworm cases found in Grant County

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New cases of the parasitic New World screwworm are raising the alarm, this time in southwest New Mexico. "It feels like it's here and it feels more like the beginning of an infestation that could cause disruptions,” said New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association President Tom Paterson.