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Prairie Dog Die-Off in La Plata County Linked to Plague
9/24/2025
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- La Plata County, New Mexico, officials report a prairie dog die-off linked to plague exposure.
- The health department warns of exposures in public and private areas and recommends treating rodent areas with flea powder or insecticide.
- Plague testing has not occurred, per health department.
- Observations indicate reduced or absent prairie dog activity in local colonies.
