The final couple of weeks of the state legislative session is when bills need to move really fast to have a decent chance to make it all the way through the process. Of course, there’s enough time that almost anythingcan happen. With less than 7 days left to go, there are a few pieces of […]
With just over three weeks left in the 2023 legislative session, important animal protection legislation has made some progress, but there is still a long way to go. For some, it can feel like time might be running out for our bills. At the same time, experienced lobbyists in New Mexico know that a lot […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
