The Current news desk · AI-assisted curation · News brief · Southern New Mexico
New Mexico officials have moved to regional maps for New World screwworm zones after additional detections in the southern part of the state. The November 2 agriculture department release says the designation can affect animal inspections and movement requirements, while ordinary daily activities for residents are not restricted.
The release identifies all or parts of eight counties in the mapped zone. Because boundaries and movement requirements can change, animal owners should consult the current map at ScrewwormNM.org and contact the New Mexico Livestock Board before transporting animals from an affected area.
Source: New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Source or verification date recorded by the newsroom: 2026-11-02.
