Autopsy shows New Mexico sheriff died from effects of fentanyl and...

Autopsy shows New Mexico sheriff died from effects of fentanyl and alcohol

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An autopsy revealed that Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died from the combined toxic effects of fentanyl and alcohol after being found in his patrol vehicle following a crash. The death, ruled accidental, highlights the ongoing opioid crisis in the Espanola Valley, where fentanyl is increasingly prevalent. His death adds to New Mexico's high rate of opioid-related fatalities.

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