Bear Shot in Sandia Heights | Albuquerque News

A Sandia Heights resident, who’s lived there for a decade, is outraged after a neighbor shot and injured a mother black bear—seen with her cubs just days before—with the incident sparking concern over rising bear activity in New Mexico. The bear, spotted regularly near homes and last seen August 2nd, was found in a backyard and fatally wounded. Experts link the surge to drought conditions forcing bears into urban areas for food and water. Residents are urged to secure trash, avoid feeding wildlife, and provide water as a humane alternative. The injured bear has been relocated, and authorities are investigating the shooting amid growing tensions between humans and wildlife. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7121b1156d01ac4