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New Mexico public heath director talks about tracing E. coli outbreak

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1 year ago

October 24, 2024

New Mexico public heath director talks about tracing E. coli outbreak

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — At least 49 people in 10 states were infected and one person has died of E. coli after eating Quarter Pounders from McDonald’s, according to the CDC.

New Mexico Director of Public Health Jose Acosta says there has been five confirmed cases in New Mexico’s Bernalillo County. Acosta says sometimes his agency is notified by the CDC or health care providers that a person has a confirmed case of E.Coli. Once cases are confirmed, the health department conducts a thorough investigation.

“As the Department of Health, we go and then investigate. You speak the with the person involved. We speak with them and ask them about contacts and exposures,” Acosta said.

The epidemiological investigation gathers information and analyzes it find the cause of outbreaks and prevent future outbreaks. They ask questions about the person’s demographics, age, symptoms, and exposures. They also track what people had been eating in the last few days before infection. The timeframe for how long the investigations take may very depending on the answers provided.

Diarrhea is the most common symptoms is severe cases people also have fever, vomiting, dehydration and dizziness. According to Acosta symptoms normally show up 3- 5 days after exposure. In less severe cases people may start to feel symptom relief between 5-7 days after exposure.

Acosta recommends reaching out to your healthcare provider or their health line at (833) 796-8773 if you think you may be exposed.

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Texas man charged with selling artist Fritz Scholder fakes to New Mexicans

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January 7, 2026

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Texas man charged with selling artist Fritz Scholder fakes to New Mexicans

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

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January 6, 2026

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

SANTA FE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Jim Ellison is running for governor as a Republican, he announced on social media Tuesday.

Ellison is running on affordability, opportunity and trust in government as the key points of his campaign. His experience includes serving on the NMPRC in 2023 and 2024.

“New Mexico deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers results. Our state has enormous potential, but too often that potential is held back by policies that don’t serve everyday New Mexicans,” he said on his website. “I’m running to bring practical solutions, honest accountability, and a renewed focus on the public interest.”

A Georgia native, Ellison has lived in New Mexico for 20 years and currently lives in the Albuquerque area with his wife and two children.

Ellison is aiming to get 5,000 signatures by Feb. 2, to appear on the primary ballot with at least three other Republicans who have announced their candidacy.

Ultra Health CEO Duke Rodriguez announced his campaign in December and recently confirmed to KOB 4 that he received enough signatures to appear on the primary ballot. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and New Mexico State Sen. Steve Lanier are also running.

Three Democrats are running – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.

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