West Nile threat grows in New Mexico as concerns rise
NMDOH urges residents to guard against mosquito bites amid widespread standing water from recent rains. Though no human West Nile cases in New Mexico yet this year, 27 cases were reported in 2024 and Albuquerque officials note positive mosquitoes citywide. Health officials stress repellents with DEET or picaridin and permethrin treated clothing, plus public awareness through peak July and August.
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Erin Phipps
New Mexico
Phipps
Albuquerque
Environmental Health Department
Paul Rogers
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Jim Hilley
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Galacticon Cosplay Contest Winners Shine at UFO Festival
At Galacticon Cosplay Contest during the UFO Festival, Katie Bailey as Cassian won first place, Cynthia Villa as Argenti placed second, and Jason Atwood age 9 as Predator earned third and the People's Choice Award. The event drew families and fans near the International UFO Museum as plans to use the space as an annex unfold after flood damage in October 2024.
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Katie Bailey
Cassian
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Cynthia Villa
Argenti
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County commissioner launches bid for New Mexico land commissioner
Roswell based Chaves County Commissioner Michael Perry announced a campaign for the statewide public lands post and will not seek reelection in 2026. He highlighted decades of land management experience, while others from both parties have already announced runs for the office.
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Chaves
Michael Perry
New Mexico
Perry
Chaves County
Roswell
Matthew McQueen
Galisteo
Martin Heinrich
Juan Salazar
Farm Service Agency
Jonas Moya
Public Lands
Stephanie Garcia Richard
Public Land
New Mexico Land Office
Land Grant Permanent Fund
New Mexico State University
New Mexico Department of Fish and Game
Southern
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