New Mexico

McDonald's E. coli outbreak cases under investigation in New Mexico

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4 weeks ago

October 24, 2024

McDonald's E. coli outbreak cases under investigation in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Across the nation, and in New Mexico, people are sick with E. coli tied to McDonald’s quarter pounders.

At least five New Mexicans are recovering from the E. coli outbreak. KOB 4 spoke with state health officials about the concerns here, and what symptoms should be on your radar.

“They may have blood in their stool, may become dehydrated and may have pretty severe vomiting. Normally this starts two to three days after exposure. Most people, it lasts five to seven days without medication. Most people recover, but certain people with other medical conditions are at a higher risk,” said Jose Acosta, director of the Division of Public Health at the New Mexico Department of Health.

Acosta says it is very important older people and children get to the hospital right away if they are experiencing these symptoms.

He says at risk populations can experience the most complications. They are also working with the CDC to make sure cases stay up to date.

“We track visits to the emergency room, whether it be related to the flu or related to COVID. This is something we track and identify and report it, and then we investigate it,” said Acosta.

KOB 4 went to some local McDonald’s Wednesday and spoke to some people who were thinking of grabbing a bite. They say they’re relieved to know McDonald’s has taken quarter pounders off the menu for now.

But many of them say this is definitely making them think twice about how much fast food they eat.

“Yeah, definitely, it makes me think more than twice about that. It is definitely gross. I used to eat like fast food a lot, and then I mean I have heard things about that, so I have just started cooking from home.”

What’s the timeline investigators are narrowing down for when people ate the infected burgers? The CDC reports the illnesses started between Sept. 27 and Oct. 11, and symptoms usually start a few days after you contract the bacteria.

NBC News reported earlier Wednesday the famous diced onions on the burgers could be the culprit. But investigators are still looking into the origin of the bacteria.

Besides monitoring symptoms and going to the doctor, is there anything else folks should do if they’re worried they’ve contracted E. coli?

The Department of Health has a 24/7 hotline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) to get connected to a nurse in case you want to run your situation by them.

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Sandoval County Sheriff's Office receives more than $1M to tackle backlog of felony warrants

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5 hours ago

November 20, 2024

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Sandoval County Sheriff's Office receives more than M to tackle backlog of felony warrants

The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is getting more than a million dollars to chip away at a backlog of felony warrants.

SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. – The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is getting more than a million dollars to chip away at a backlog of felony warrants.

“According to dispatch it is just under 500, 470 or so, and those are warrants that we are trying to target at this point,” said Sandoval County Undersheriff Joe Gonzales.

Gonzales says this is their second round of money this year. They got together with Bernalillo County, Rio Rancho police, and Corrales police to put together a taskforce to make the process easier.

“So some of these people are reoffenders and if they do not appear in court they never face the consequences of their crime. When we do these, that is what we are trying to get at, reoffenders and the most violent of the warrants that we have at this point,” said Gonzales.

The grant will give the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office the money they need to pay deputies overtime, allowing them to knock on doors and clear warrants.

“As you know, Albuquerque had a huge problem with gun violence. Rio Rancho and Sandoval County, we don’t have that big of a problem, but what we do have is property crimes,” Gonzales said.

Gonzales says as the population grows, it’s even more important to make sure everyone is safe. That means getting this backlog under control.

“These people have been charged with a crime they either failed to appear in court, or they appeared and absconded. At this point, those are the people that we want to bring back to the court and have their cases adjudicated,” said Gonzales.

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New Mexico (NMAA) high school football playoffs: 2024 brackets, semifinal matchups, game times

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12 hours ago

November 19, 2024

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New Mexico (NMAA) high school football playoffs: 2024 brackets, semifinal matchups, game times

Playoff season continues in New Mexico high school football.

The postseason dwindles down this week as classes 2A-7A start the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 22, along with the 8-man championship game on Saturday, Nov. 23.

>>New Mexico high school football playoff brackets

Stick with High School on SI for all of the matchups, game times and scores throughout the 2024 New Mexico (NMAA) high school football playoffs.

7 p.m. Friday

2024 New Mexico Class 2A bracket

Championship game matchup

(1) Melrose vs. (4) Mesilla Valley Christian School

1 p.m. Saturday

2024 New Mexico Class 8-Man bracket

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