Shelter Death Suspected Overdose: Another Life Lost

A suspected overdose led to a death Tuesday afternoon at the city-owned Agape House homeless shelter, city officials confirmed. The incident is currently under investigation, with few details released about the individual involved. Shelter staff and emergency services attempted life-saving measures, including overdose reversal efforts, but were ultimately unsuccessful.

This fatality follows a previous overdose death on the property on September 1st. That incident involved Cesar Agusto Salguero Gomez, whose death was being investigated for potential fentanyl involvement. Officials noted that data indicates multiple overdose deaths have been connected to the shelter's property over the past five years.

The city is actively addressing the broader public health crisis, emphasizing the need for coordinated action across various systems to reduce harm and save lives. The latest death occurs as Northern New Mexico continues to grapple with a significant increase in overdose deaths, predominantly linked to fentanyl.