Three people died and 18 first responders were hospitalized after encountering an unidentified substance during a drug overdose call in Mountainair, New Mexico.Albuquerque Fire Rescue Hazmat teams determined the substance is contact-based and poses no further public threat.New Mexico State Police remain on-site at the residence as they continue a formal investigation into the chemical agent involved.Mayor
Peter Nieto highlighted the incident as a stark reminder of the regional and national addiction crisis and the urgent need for community support.