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Number of states with HPAI-infected dairy cows grows

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More dairy cattle in Idaho, New Mexico, and Texas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI).

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New Mexico Governor Opposes Chimp Transfer

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Bill Richardson is asking to tour a former medical research lab in southern New Mexico that houses more than 200 chimpanzees. Tags: chimpanzees animal research animal laboratories Texas new mexico. From the AP. Richardson made the comment Tuesday after meeting in Bethesda, Md.

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Little Big Year – Week 36: Southern New Mexico hotspots.

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Not so with our visit to Bosque de Apache NWR in southern New Mexico. The second half of the week was spent near the town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The post Little Big Year – Week 36: Southern New Mexico hotspots. eBird.org submissions – 312. US species – 243.

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What is the State Bird of New Mexico?

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In fact, they are central to many Mexican and Native American spiritual beliefs, and have been named the state bird of New Mexico. However, in real life Greater Roadrunners are quite different. Officially adopted as the state bird in 1949 , the Greater Roadrunner was once known as the “Chaparral Bird.”

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Some of America?s Avian Treasures

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In autumn and winter, they descend these high ridges to avoid the worst of the high winds and blowing snow – sometimes to feeders such as Sandia Crest in New Mexico, where there is a long ongoing study on these fascinatingly tough songbirds. New Mexico Nature & Culture. Painted Bunting by Carlos Sanchez.

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Best Photobomb By A Bird Ever!

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Matt Daw just had the find of a lifetime at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. He was busy filming a Least Bittern , a pretty good bird to get video of to begin with, when, well, watch the video! That Rufous-necked Wood-Rail is a first in the ABA Area and it is way, way, way, out of place.

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City of Albuquerque Being Sued for Trap-Neuter-Release Program

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The lawsuit was filed with the state of New Mexico, county of Bernalillo, Second Judicial District Court by attorney A. Conservation cats New Mexico' Blair Dunn on behalf of Marcy Britton, a resident of Albuquerque. They do great work!