Interstate 25 near Bernalillo has become a deadly crossing for black bears. In just two weeks, four bears have been struck and killed by vehicles, prompting authorities to call on drivers to watch out for bears as they traverse one of the state’s busiest highways.
Wildlife officials confirmed that in just two weeks, four black bears have been killed by vehicles. They fear that hunger may have driven bears closer to roads and communities amid intensifying drought, heat, and food scarcity.
Wildlife officials urged drivers to keep their eyes glued to the road in anticipation of bears crossing the road at any time of the day…