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 […]
Animal Protection Voters and Advocates Honor Service Dog Ivy at Memorial
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, […]
APV Backs Winners for Animals!
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 […]
Vote for Candidates Who Care About Animal Protection
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 […]
Animal Protection Voters, Española Humane Granted Motion to Intervene in SB57 Case
Photo by Mattie Allen, courtesy of Española Humane. Three months ago, Animal Protection Voters and Española Humane united to file a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought by the pet industry challenging Senate Bill 57, a crucial affordable spay/neuter law passed in 2020. We are thrilled to announce that Honorable Judge Matthew Wilson granted [...]
APV Backs Winners for Animals!
Last month, APV published our endorsements and sent out our 2024 Primary Voter Guide so you would know which of New Mexico’s legislators are champions for animals. The Primary results are now in, and we are thrilled to announce: 97% of the 73 candidates we endorsed won their Primary races and will move on to [...]
Our 2024 Primary Election Endorsements
Primary Election Day is June 4th — but did you know that you can vote early? That’s right, early voting starts on May 7th in New Mexico! Humane laws and policies start with your vote. As an animal advocate, you want to vote for elected officials who will best champion animal protection policies and needs. Animal Protection [...]
We Are Going to Court to Defend Affordable Spay/Neuter in New Mexico
The Lawsuit Threatening Spay/Neuter in New Mexico—and What We Are Doing to Fight It You have long known that the answer to stopping the unnecessary killing of healthy, adoptable dogs and cats in New Mexico is straightforward: affordable, accessible spay/neuter services. But without adequate spay/neuter funding, New Mexico has been fighting a never-ending uphill battle. [...]
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 […]
