New Mexico reports first rabies case of 2025 in a skunk, urging caution around wild animals.

A skunk in Clovis, New Mexico, has tested positive for rabies, marking the state's first confirmed case of the year. Rabies is a fatal disease affecting mammals like skunks, bats, and foxes. The New Mexico Department of Health advises avoiding wild animals, reporting sick or unusual behavior, washing and seeking medical care for animal bites, and keeping pets vaccinated and on leashes.