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Update on the Lawsuit Against New Mexico’s Affordable Spay/Neuter Law

We want to share an important update regarding the lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s affordable spay/neuter law. Last week, the First Judicial District Court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs (the Pet Food Institute and its corporate allies) challenging Senate Bill 57. We respect the Court, but we respectfully disagree with the Court’s [...]

Good News for Animals in the Farm Bill Fight: Thank Senator Luján!

While negotiations broke down last week and the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the federal Farm Bill, there is some positive news for animals to celebrate—and it’s because your phone calls, emails, and advocacy are making a difference. New Mexico’s own U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, […]

Press Release: Federal Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging New Mexico’s Ban on Trapping on Public Lands

Landmark ruling preserves “Roxy’s Law” to protect wildlife, companion animals, and public safety FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 7, 2026 SANTA FE, N.M. — Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) and its legislative arm Animal Protection Voters (APV) are celebrating a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, issued last month, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s Wildlife Conservation […]

APV Endorses Stephanie Garcia Richard for Lieutenant Governor

Animal Protection Voters (APV) is proud to endorse Stephanie Garcia Richard for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico in the 2026 election. Having had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Garcia Richard over the last decade to strengthen pro-animal policies across the state, APV is excited to see what this next chapter holds for her. As many people who keep tabs on election [...]

Animal-Friendly Candidates Win in the 2026 Primary Election

Animal-Friendly Candidates Win in the 2026 Primary Election The June 2nd Primary Election results are in—and we’re excited to announce 91% of the 65 candidates that earned APV endorsements will now move on to the General Election! And while the Primary Election didn't turn out as we had hoped in every single contest, the collective [...]

Update on the Courtroom Battle to Protect Affordable Spay/Neuter

The future of affordable spay/neuter now hinges on a single judge’s decision. Six years ago, New Mexico became the fourth state in the nation to adopt the most effective funding mechanism for affordable spay/neuter—one designed to address the heartbreaking and costly problem of dog and cat overpopulation. By assessing a small annual fee on large [...]

APV Endorses Animal Friendly Candidates in June 2026 Primary Election

The 2026 Primary election is fast approaching with early voting beginning May 5th, and Primary election day is June 2nd. As voters prepare to head to the polls (or mail their ballots), Animal Protection Voters (APV) is excited to follow our earlier endorsement of Deb Haaland for Governor, and Matthew McQueen for Land Commissioner , with [...]

Animal Protection Voters invites you to join us on Saturday, April 25th, to support Matthew McQueen for New Mexico Land Commissioner!

APV Endorses Matthew McQueen Animal Protection Voters, New Mexico’s leading political and legislative advocacy organization for animal protection, is honored to endorse Matthew McQueen for New Mexico Land Commissioner in the 2026 general election. What does the NM Land Commissioner do? The New Mexico State Land Office plays an important role in protecting and managing 9 [...]

Press Release – Animal Protection Voters (APV) announced endorsement of Deb Haaland for New Mexico Governor in the 2026 election.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 3, 2026 Santa Fe, NM—Today, Animal Protection Voters (APV) announced endorsement of Deb Haaland for New Mexico Governor in the 2026 election. Haaland, who formerly served in Congress and as U.S. Secretary of the Interior, is by far the most experienced candidate in the race. As Secretary, Haaland oversaw the [...]

Animal Protection Voters Endorses Deb Haaland for New Mexico Governor

Animal Protection Voters (APV) is proud to announce its endorsement of Deb Haaland for Governor of New Mexico in the 2026 election. Haaland, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, is by far the most experienced candidate, having previously directed a federal agency overseeing the conservation and use of roughly 500 million acres of federal lands, national parks, and wildlife refuges. Further, no other candidate vying for the Governor’s seat can compare to her voting record on, or history of sponsoring, animal [...]