NM health department reports bat with rabies in Sandoval County

The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday reported the state's ninth case of rabies this year: a bat in Sandoval County, and urged the public to be cautious around bats.

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 7, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday reported the state’s ninth case of rabies this year: a bat in Sandoval County, and urged the public to be cautious around bats.

According to a news release, the bat was found in a private home, euthanized and sent for testing by the state’s Scientific Laboratory Division; the people and animals in the home received vaccines following their exposure to the bat.

Bats, officials said, are …

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