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NM Wildlife Department warns of increased bear activity this summer
By Dave Burge at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is reminding the public to be aware of increased bear activity while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Officers across the state are seeing an increase in bear activity, including reports of bears entering urban areas and visiting ca...
Key takeaway Officers across the state are seeing an increase in bear activity, including reports of bears entering urban areas and visiting campsites, the NM Department of Wildlife said.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is reminding the public to be aware of increased bear activity while enjoying the outdoors this summer. Officers across the state are seeing an increase in bear activity, including reports of bears entering urban areas and visiting ca...
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