As we enter the fourth week of the New Mexico legislative session, things are definitely in full gear. Several more pieces of priority animal protection legislation have been introduced, and the committee hearing process is moving along swiftly. We thank everyone who attended this year’s Animal Protection Lobby Day to support these bills! Last week, […]
Anti-Bestiality and Domestic Violence Bills Introduced Will Provide Important Protections for New Mexico Animals
The 2023 state legislative session is already proving to be one of the biggest and busiest sessions in recent years, when it comes to animal protection policies. Just over a week into the session, Animal Protection Voters staff and lobbyists are already tracking or lobbying on 17 pieces of legislation. Here are some of the […]
The 2023 NM Legislative Session Has Started! Here’s What to Expect
The State Legislature convened once again on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 for its “long” 60-day session—the biannual opportunity to approve new laws or change old ones, impacting the lives of everyone in New Mexico. While some pieces of legislation have already been filed, most bills are still being developed and finalized before being introduced. That […]
Because of your vote, the 2022 General Election was a huge win for New Mexico’s animals!
Animal Protection Voters is thrilled to announce an 89% success rate in our endorsements. (HD 68 remains too close to call, but if humane candidate Charlotte Little wins, our success rate climbs to over 92%!) We are excited to congratulate the following humane champions and are looking forward to collaborating with them to create a more […]
Protecting and Empowering the Powerless
Marianne was out of town when she received a disturbing call from her ex-boyfriend: he had set her house on fire. By the time firefighters were able to extinguish the fire that morning, the house was full of smoke, Marianne’s bed had burned, and her beloved cat Misty was found dead. This nightmare scenario is […]
Want to be a powerful voice for New Mexico’s animals? VOTE!
Right now, we have an amazing opportunity to chart the course for a more compassionate New Mexico. By casting your vote for humane legislators and policymakers, you can ensure we have the support needed to create lasting change for animals. Animal Protection Voters evaluates and endorses pro-animal candidates so you can feel confident casting your […]
Our 2022 General Election Endorsements
October 11, 2022 Election Day is November 8—but did you know that you can vote now? That's right. As of today, October 11, early voting has already started 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 [...]
Animal Protection Voters endorses Raúl Torrez for New Mexico Attorney General in 2022 General Election
Voters urged to support pro-animal candidate Raúl Torrez Santa Fe, N.M. – Animal Protection Voters (APV), New Mexico’s leading political and legislative advocacy organization for animal protection, announced its endorsement of Raúl Torrez for Attorney General in the 2022 New Mexico election. Torrez received APV’s endorsement based on past personal and professional activity involving animal [...]
Casting Your Vote is the First Step to Protecting Animals. Are You Registered?
September 19, 2022 It’s almost time to make your voice heard for animals—at the ballot box! Every two years, the landscape for future animal protection policies changes in New Mexico, when voters elect or re-elect candidates to political office with the power to pass or defeat important legislation. And voting truly matters. Every single piece [...]
Celebrating “National ‘I Love Horses’ Day” in New Mexico
July 12, 2022 Friday, July 15th, is National 'I Love Horses' Day, which makes this the perfect time to celebrate this year's big win for horses (and their equine relatives) in the New Mexico State Legislature, and thank the individuals who made this humane outcome possible. At the top of Animal Protection Voters’ 2022 legislative [...]
