MEDIA ADVISORY: State officials provide update on confirmed New World screwworm case

MEDIA ADVISORY:

Contact: Jenny Green

Public Affairs Specialist

jgreen@nmda.nmsu.edu , 575-202-4249

June 8, 2026

State officials provide update on confirmed New World screwworm case

What: Press conference regarding the confirmed detection of New World screwworm in a canine in Lea County, New Mexico, and ongoing response efforts.

Who: Jeff Witte, New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture; Dr. Samantha Holeck, State Veterinarian, New Mexico Livestock Board; Representatives from USDA; Additional state and local officials.

Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

Time: 4-5 p.m. Mountain Time

Location: Virtual on Zoom

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https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/89433481447 ; Meeting ID: 894 3348 1447

Media RSVP: Please RSVP to jgreen@nmda.nmsu.edu for interview opportunities.