Environment & Wildlife

Feds Pause US-Mexico Border Well Drilling as State Regulators Threaten to Pull Driller Licenses

U.S. Customs and Border Protection told contractors to stop installing new wells along New Mexico's border as state regulators threatened to pull drilling licenses, WBUR reports.

Department of Game and Fish Explains Why You See More Bears Frequently

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish says an increase in bear sightings across the state is likely due to the weather, KRQE 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.

Protesters Rally to Stop Rollback of Biden-Era Chaco Canyon Protections

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Bureau of Land Management office in Santa Fe to oppose a proposal that could remove protections from more than 330,000 acres around Chaco Canyon, KOAT reports.

Elephant Butte Drops to 1.7 Percent Capacity, Its Lowest Since 1971

Elephant Butte Lake has fallen to 1.7% of its normal capacity, its lowest level since 1971, KOAT 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.

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.

Santa Fe City Hall Operations Interrupted After Employee Receives Suspicious Package Meant for Mayor Michael Garcia

Santa Fe police evacuated City Hall after a city employee was handed a suspicious package meant for Mayor Michael Garcia, the Santa Fe Police Department said.