Eunice ‘ground zero’ for N.M. screwworm response Levi Hill/News-Sun EUNICE – Eunice is ground zero for New Mexico’s first active response to the resurgence of the New World screwworm after it was officially eradicated from the country nearly 60 years ago. A dog was found to be infected with the flesh-eating parasite on June 8, prompting New Mexico Livestock Board, Game and Fish and local officials to immediately coordinate a 12-mile quarantine z…
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