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 […]
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Why Horses, Donkeys, and Mules Need Your Help Right Now
Not a single accomplishment won through the legislative process is easy—and sometimes, the fight for animals continues even after initially declaring victory. A prime example is Animal Protection Voters’ tireless efforts to strengthen the safety net for homeless and abused horses and other equines in New Mexico. APV’s efforts span well over a decade, and […]
2024 Legislative Session Recap: A Mixture of Unmet Needs & Gratitude
With your support, we’ve laid a strong groundwork for the future—and there is so much more to do. The legislative process in New Mexico is never easy, especially in “short” thirty-day legislative sessions. They present very little time to get a new policy or funding passed, with a lot of competing political interests and issues […]
As the Halfway Point Approaches, the 2024 Legislative Session Holds Promise for Animals
Multiple pro-animal bills passed their first hurdle—but there’s a long way still to go and only 16 days left. The second full week of the 2024 state legislative session is finishing up, and we are heartened that several key bills for animals have made initial progress. Resources to Enhance Animal Welfare and Protect Communities House […]
Let’s Get Ready for the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session
In just thirty short days, a lot is possible for the animals. Next Tuesday, January 16th, the 2024 New Mexico legislative session will kick off! On even-numbered years, like this year, the session is considered a “short session,” where New Mexico lawmakers have just 30 days to conduct business. During these short sessions, the State […]
Lawsuit to Overturn Roxy’s Law Is Trappers’ Desperate Attempt to Hold On to Cruelty
Fur trappers want to defy the will of a majority of New Mexicans in court Photo of Roxy, who strangled to death in a snare set on public land by a trapper in 2018. Yesterday, news broke that fur-trapping organizations have filed a lawsuit to try to overturn the Wildlife Conservation & Public Safety Act. (Photo of Roxy by Kathrina Clark)