Hantavirus death confirmed in Santa Fe County woman March 7, 2025 - Public Health - Awareness SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirmed today that a 65-year-old woman from Santa Fe County has died of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), marking the first reported case in New Mexico this year.
The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed on Friday afternoon that Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection.
According to a press release, the New Mexico Gas Company had “no significant findings" about possible gas leaks at Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's home.
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirmed today that a 65-year-old woman from Santa Fe County has died of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), marking the first reported case in New Mexico this year.