Daily Reports

Bear Shot in Sandia Heights; Cub Dies During Wildlife Rescue as State Investigates

State officials are investigating after a man shot a bear in his Sandia Heights backyard, while the Department of Wildlife reported that a cub died as officers responded to the scene, KOB 4 reports.

Have Babies or Young Children at Home? Health Officials Urge Extra Protection From Summer Heat

Babies and young children overheat faster than adults, so parents should watch for dehydration and avoid common heat mistakes, KOAT reports.

PNM Warns of Summer Utility Scams, Urges Residents to Report Suspicious Encounters

PNM is warning customers about people posing as its workers after a Nob Hill resident posted about three men on Nextdoor, KOB 4 reports.

Saving Up For Back-to-School Supplies? This Could Be Your Answer

New Mexico's annual back-to-school tax holiday ran July 31 through Aug. 2, suspending gross receipts tax on qualifying items, KOAT reports.

Proposed Mosque Brings Albuquerque Faith Leaders Together to Promote Peace and Unity

A week after a confrontation outside a church, Albuquerque religious leaders gathered to call for peace and unity amid heated debate over a proposed mosque in the North Valley, KOB 4 reports.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

A Cause for Concern? Study Maps Potential Gemsbok Expansion Beyond New Mexico by 2100

A University of Illinois study projects gemsbok habitat could expand across the Southwest by 2100, while New Mexico wildlife managers report the state's oryx population has remained stable.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.