Tag: zoonotic diseases

Rabies in Curry County Shows How Easily a Virus Slips Past the Boundaries We Trust

A rabies case in rural New Mexico is more than a health alert — it is a warning against complacency. Even fenced yards, officials say, cannot shield pets from wildlife-borne disease when vaccination gaps persist.

Wildlife-Driven Rabies Persists: First 2026 Case Surfaces in Bobcat Attack

A rabid bobcat in Sierra County marks New Mexico’s first case of 2026, underscoring persistent wildlife-driven transmission risks.