Lea County in New Mexico hosts Lovington; tied to oil and cattle. Current news: USDA accelerates worm containment as screwworm threats loom over the cattle industry and politics.
The New World screwworm has re-emerged in the U.S., with cases detected in Texas and New Mexico, triggering cross-border restrictions and a major USDA response. Authorities are deploying sterile flies to suppress the pest while preparing additional facilities, amid high beef prices and a fragile cattle herd.