Let’s Talk New Mexico, 8/28/25, 8am: Since at least 2019, KUNM has been reporting on the growing threat from mosquitoes in our area. Not only are they seemingly growing in numbers, but because of a warming climate their range is extending into areas where they had not been a threat in the past. Further, warmer weather means the active season for pests is extending into what had been colder months that were previously inhospitable to these bloodsuckers.
On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll discuss the various disease threats from mosquitos and whether our safety is at greater risk, even in our arid landscape. And what about other pests like ants, ticks, or flies? Do you have solutions for mosquitoes that have helped around your home or workplace? Share your ideas at letstalk@kunm.org, leave a voice message by clicking the link below, or call in live at (505) 277-5866 Thursday morning at 8.
Guests:
- Mark DiMenna, Deputy Director, Albuquerque Environmental Health Department
- Kathryn Hanley, Regents Professor, Department of Biology, New Mexico State University
Related Reading:
"New Mexico health officials say Valencia County man diagnosed with plague but recovered," Santa Fe New Mexican
"A new mosquito is stalking New Mexico. Is the state ready?" Source New Mexico
"As ticks spread to new areas of the U.S., health officials aren't keeping up," NPR News
"'So many needles falling': Santa Feans grapple with outbreak of caterpillar that defoliates trees," Santa Fe New Mexican
