I found a stray animal and Animal Control is closed. What should I do with the animal?

You have a few options. If you feel comfortable with the animal you can keep it and contact Animal Control the following day, or you can take the animal to Animal Control and place it in one of the drop off cages on the North side of the building. If you are unable to keep the animal or transport it to Animal Control, then you can call the police department's non emergency number, 575-439-4300, and they will dispatch the on-call Animal Control Officer to your location for pickup.

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1. I found a stray animal and Animal Control is closed. What should I do with the animal?
2. I have seen skunks in my neighborhood. Can Animal Control remove the skunks?
3. I have a problem with stray cats in my neighborhood. Will Animal Control help me resolve this problem?
4. I have been having a problem with bats around my home. Does Animal Control handle bats?
5. I just noticed a large swarm of bees by my house. Does Animal Control do anything about bees?
6. If I get bit by an animal what should I do?
7. Pigeons keep coming into my yard and eating my pet’s food. They are becoming a nuisance, can you help?
8. There is a large rattlesnake in my yard. Will you send someone to remove it?