We are deeply disappointed at the news the Governor has failed to sign, or “pocket vetoed,” House Bill 284 – a widely popular measure which would have corrected flaws in the current law governing New Mexico’s iconic free-roaming horses, leaving both horses and rural communities to suffer. Sponsored by Representative Matthew McQueen and Senator Pat […]

By the close of the 2025 legislative session, the New Mexico Legislature had passed and sent onto the Governor for consideration 194 pieces of legislation. Of those that passed, the following will have significant impact for animals in New Mexico in the coming years. HISTORIC APPROPRIATIONS ACCOMPANY SIGNIFICANT POLICY BILLS FOR ANIMALS Two of Animal […]

Since our last legislative session overview, multiple major pro-animal bills made the leap from one chamber to the other with high hopes of getting to the Governor’s desk during the last days of the long session. New Mexico’s Animal Care and Control Services Funding: House Bill 113 On March 3, House Bill 113 was heard […]

As multiple animal protection bills are advancing in the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, we think it only right to shine a spotlight on the awesome animal advocates who attended Animal Protection Lobby Day (February 27th) and helped moved those bills along. Numbers are helpful at painting the picture, and here’s what we […]

We are thrilled to share that on March 6, thanks to the quick action of advocates like you, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 70, adding the crimes of dog fighting and cockfighting (among other crimes) to New Mexico’s Racketeering Act. The bill, brought by Senator Craig Brandt (SD 40), aims to strengthen New Mexico’s anti-racketeering law and crack […]

While multiple pro-animal bills have passed through their first and second committee hearings—most have not yet crossed from one chamber to the other—and there are only three weeks left for that to happen. We’ve plenty news to share on the progress of animal protection bills, including APV’s legislative priorities. And though it hardly seems possible, […]

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 […]