It’s been an exciting week at the Roundhouse where multiple pro-animal bills made progress – but there’s still a long way to go in the remaining 43 days of the legislative session. Eight Lawmakers Voted Unanimously to Create Sustainable Funding for New Mexico’s Dog and Cat Shelters, Rescues, and Humane Programs We are thrilled to […]
Even though the 2025 New Mexico State Legislative Session just began on January 21st, we’ve already seen a slew of pro-animal bills filed, with still others waiting in the wings. As the second week of session is finishing up, we are glad to share the following updates on those bills. Investing to Create Sustainable Funding […]
As the end of 2024 is approaching, we are reflecting on all of this year’s achievements and progress won to protect animals in New Mexico, as well as feeling gratitude to all those who make our work possible. The winter holidays provide the perfect time to pause, recharge, and spend time with loved ones before […]
In a positive step toward releasing hundreds of thousands of dollars of critical funding, last month the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine (NMBVM) adopted rules for disbursing state spay/neuter funds, including money brought in by the law established by Senate Bill 57. SB 57—known as New Mexico’s “Affordable Spay/Neuter Law”—was signed into law by […]
Since the adjournment of the 2024 session last February, Animal Protection Voters has been working diligently on several bills, including legislation focused on establishing long-term, sustained funding streams available for animal programs and projects across the state. Below is a preview of legislation that we hope to see introduced in the 2025 session. Establishing an […]
In November, animal advocates, together with New Mexico State Representative Marian Matthews (HD 27) gathered, at El Oso Grande Park in Albuquerque to celebrate the life of Ivy, a 14-year-old black Lab. Animal Protection Voters was honored to attend at the invitation of Representative Matthews. Last July, Ivy, a service dog for Ms. Rose Romero, […]
Last month, APV published our endorsements and sent out our 2024 General Election Voter Guide so you would know which candidates for the New Mexico State Legislature and the New Mexico seats in the U.S. Congress are champions for animals. The General Election results are now in, and we are thrilled to announce: 95% of […]
When working to pass laws to protect animals, there are many important steps. Drafting strong bill language, collecting data, and developing strong arguments in favor of the policy, to name a few. But it actually starts at the ballot box. Without humane-minded lawmakers filling the seats in our legislative bodies, it’s so much harder to […]
