‘Illicit’ version of fentanyl linked to deadly New Mexico incident that sickened first responders Authorities identified a powdered opioid substance, confirmed to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, and para-fluorofentanyl, as the cause of hospitalization for over a dozen first responders in Mountainair, New Mexico. The incident occurred at a home where three people died in a suspected overdose, with a fourth surviving. First responders experienced symptoms like nausea and dizziness after exposure to the substance.

• First responders in New Mexico were hospitalized after exposure to a mystery substance.
• The substance was identified as fentanyl, methamphetamine, and para-fluorofentanyl.
• Three people died at the scene of a suspected overdose incident, and a fourth survived.
• Twenty-five people were exposed, with 20 hospitalized and two remaining in serious condition.
• Two of the deceased were identified as Micah Rascon, 51, and Georgia Rascon, 49.
• First responders reported symptoms including nausea and dizziness.