New Mexico becomes first US state to require officers to carry overdose antidote

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press


ASSOCIATED PRESS APRIL 6, 2017


ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico on Thursday became the first US state to require all local and state law enforcement agencies to provide officers with antidote kits as the state works to curb deaths from opioid and heroin overdoses.

Surrounded by advocates and parents who had lost children to overdoses, Gov. Susana Martinez signed legislation that was approved unanimously by lawmakers during their recent session.

The former prosecutor and two-term Republican governor said she has seen firsthand what drug abuse can do to families and communities.

“We’re making progress but it’s never enough,” she said. “We have to keep working hard at this problem and reducing the number of overdoses. Signing this bill is an important step to fight the scourge of drug abuse and overdose fatalities.”

Read more: https://www.statnews.com/2017/04/06/new-mexico-opioids/

[Iggo]

1. Can't wait to hear the argument against this one. (n/t)

[Warpy]

2. This is the second really good bill she's signed

and it will save a lot of lives out there. Yes, fentanyl laced drugs have hit here, too.

The other one ended civil asset forfeiture by state and local cops. Now only the DEA can rob you.

[duhneece]

3. They used to say that even a broken clock is correct twice a day...

back when clocks had two hands and numbers going around in a circle.

[Warpy]

4. She hasn't achieved that level of accuracy

I'll be delighted when she's gone.

[duhneece]

5. It is impossible you could be more deligted than I am

Maybe we're tied, maybe my disgust with this monster is greater than yours! lol
I just sent you a 'personal message'...funny to see you here, too! I love your posts and feel close to you, my Zia Brother (or Sister, as the case may be)!