The Risk of Rabies

Published on June 06, 2025

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The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite or scratches. Animals most likely to transmit rabies include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks. People are usually exposed to rabies by coming into contact with wild animals carrying the virus or through their pets, if they’ve encountered a rabid animal.

Avoiding the Risk of Rabies...

  • KEEP WILDLIFE WILD by keeping your distance. Never approach injured animals; instead, contact animal control for assistance at 505-662-8222, when needed.
  • Keep pets up to date on their RABIES VACCINES, and keep them away from wild animals and unfamiliar pets as much as possible.
  • Rabies in humans is completely preventable. SEEK MEDICAL HELP right away if you have an encounter
    with a rabid animal or one that seems sick or injured.
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