Drought Drives Bears Into Danger | Santa Fe News

Two black bears died near a highway overpass this week, likely lured by a creek below — just days after another bear was electrocuted on a utility pole, sparking viral outrage. As New Mexico’s brutal drought strips wild habitats of food and water, bears are increasingly venturing into neighborhoods and towns, forcing closures at popular trails and raising alarms among residents. Wildlife officials say while sightings are up, this isn’t entirely new — but climate-driven desperation is pushing these animals into life-threatening, human-populated zones, exposing how deeply environmental shifts are reshaping survival for 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/580642aa887fbf14