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Health officials warn of heat illness as temperature rise
Earliest heat warning of the season, temps approach summer levels.
First rabies case of 2026 reported in New Mexico
A bobcat in Sierra County has tested positive for rabies – the first animal rabies case in the state in 2026.
Dog diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County
A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – the first animal plague case in the state in 2026.