Animal

Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold

Texas transferred nearly 89,000 dogs out of its shelters in 2025

August 19, 2026

Go big and go home: National nonprofit seeks foster homes for big dogs

Claudia is sweet little mama stray now at the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter. Courtesy Big dogs aren’t harder to love,…

August 12, 2026

Tri-Cities

Chicken-killing dogs frustrate Flora Vista poultry farmer

Neglected or starved animals are looking for a meal; others may view chickens as ‘squeak toys with feathers’

July 7, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Data shows sharpest drop in U.S. animal shelter deaths since 2020

This week’s pet is Bob a true cuddle-bug. Courtesy 4 million dogs and cats found homes in 2025 New data…

May 12, 2026

Nation & World

Camera trap shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia

Footage is first documented case of a Sumatran orangutan using an artificial canopy bridge to cross divided its habitat

April 27, 2026

Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering

Young raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries

January 13, 2026

Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter

The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals

January 6, 2026

New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton

‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’

July 22, 2025

Wolfwood Refuge near Ignacio rescues 15 hybrids from ‘torturous’ Ohio fur farm

Sanctuary a source of wolfdog education, experience

January 31, 2025

U.S. will keep protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bears

Protections will be withdrawn in states where grizzlies are no longer found, including New Mexico

January 15, 2025

Video: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

About 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

September 28, 2024

Photos: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

About 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

September 28, 2024

USDA to take ‘additional step’ in testing beef from former dairy cattle for bird flu

Five states have had dairy cattle test positive for H5N1 in the last 30 days

August 15, 2024

Pets, livestock among the thousands evacuated from Ruidoso wildfires

Hundreds of racehorses were transported out of the area Ruidoso Downs area and relocated across the state

June 25, 2024

Veterinary tech wins whistleblower lawsuit against city of Aztec

Longtime city of Aztec employee spoke up about animal shelter

May 11, 2024

Farmington man accused of ‘kicking, stomping and slamming’ his dog

Truman Wyley Pettit also accused of failing to register as a convicted sex offender

March 23, 2024

Animal shelters at overcapacity for third year in a row

Shelter Animals Count estimates that nearly 245,000 more animals are waiting in shelters

December 18, 2023

Nature center a hub for birders

The surrounding parks, wetlands provide refuge for birds

August 7, 2023

GOP measures would undo protections for endangered animals

Lesser prairie chicken, northern bat have seen their numbers plummet for years

July 29, 2023

Big fight for a little bird

Pygmy-owl gets threatened species status

July 24, 2023

Camp Adventure provides adaptive sports, new experiences

Animal day wound up the week of activities sponsored by Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation Camp Adventure brought new experiences, including…

July 18, 2023

BISSELL pays portion of adoption fees

The Empty the Shelters event has helped fund 150,000 adoptions

July 13, 2023

Adoption event begins Thursday

Fees reduced to $10

July 6, 2023

Lawsuit alleges missed Endangered Species Act deadlines put animals in peril

The department missed deadlines for 13 species

June 29, 2023