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DEMING \u2013 A male black bear was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 10 just outside Deming on Monday, October 26, 2026, highlighting an increase in bear movement across New Mexico as the animals search for food and water.<\/p>\n

According to a report in the Las Cruces Sun-News, the bear’s carcass remained along Interstate 10 on Monday, attracting the attention of passing motorists, some of whom pulled over to look at the unusual sight.<\/p>\n

Darren Vaughan, communications director for the New Mexico Department of Wildlife, told the Sun-News that bears have been traveling greater distances throughout the state because of limited natural food sources.<\/p>\n

Vaughan explained that a shortage of seasonal foods, including nuts, seeds, fruits and berries, has contributed to increased bear activity and movement into areas where people live and spend time outdoors.<\/p>\n

The incident comes during a year of unusually high numbers of human-bear encounters in New Mexico. According to a September report by New Mexico in Depth, state wildlife officials have recorded an unprecedented number of encounters involving black bears.<\/p>\n

Although sightings are uncommon in the Deming area, bears have previously wandered into Luna County communities.<\/p>\n

In 2015, wildlife officers captured a young bear roaming through a Deming neighborhood and safely relocated it to the Gila wilderness. Another incident occurred in 2022 when wildlife officers removed a bear cub from a tree in Deming.<\/p>\n

Black bears are native to New Mexico, but their search for food and water can sometimes bring them into populated areas and across heavily traveled highways.<\/p>\n

Wildlife officials remind motorists that encounters involving bears and other large animals can create serious hazards for drivers and passengers.<\/p>\n

Vaughan advised anyone involved in a collision with wildlife to first move to a safe location and contact law enforcement to report the incident and any injuries.<\/p>\n

Motorists should never approach an injured bear or other large wild animal because the animal may become frightened or defensive, creating an additional danger.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement personnel will notify the New Mexico Department of Wildlife, which will send an officer to assess the animal’s condition and determine the appropriate response.<\/p>\n

The incident serves as a reminder that even in the desert landscape surrounding Deming, motorists may encounter wildlife not typically associated with the area.<\/p>\n

John Krehbiel – Bravo Mic Communications – john@bravomic.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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