Walking between rows of kennels at Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter, it’s hard to believe more than a quarter of the animals that come through these doors are put down. While euthanasia rates for Carlsbad’s animal shelters have dropped 57 percent in the last 16 years, 26 percent of cats and dogs taken in in 2016 […]
Op-Ed (ABQ Journal) by Rep. Carl Trujillo: Time to control pet population
Joanne lives in rural New Mexico with her husband, their two children, and two dogs who joined the family after showing up on their doorstep years ago as hungry, cold, scared puppies. Joanne’s heart melted and they easily decided to keep the pups – but how could they afford to get them spayed? Joanne didn’t […]
Santa Fe New Mexican: Proposal to grant officials leeway in wild-animal bite cases stalls
A House committee on Tuesday declined to approve legislation to relax a state requirement that any wild animal that attacks a human be killed so it can be tested for rabies, citing testimony from health and wildlife officials who argued the change would pose a significant risk to public health and safety. The state requirement […]
KOB: Bill seeks to outlaw ‘coyote-hunting contests’ in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A previously introduced proposal seeks to ban coyote-hunting competitions in New Mexico. The bill (SB 268) sponsored by Sen. Jeff Steinborn would outlaw coyote-killing contests after a number of recent competitions draw anger from animal rights advocates. The measure would make the contests illegal in the state but not prevent […]
Carlsbad Current-Argus: Coyote killing contests on the chopping block
A bill that seeks to outlaw coyote killing contests in the state will be heard in the legislature during the current session. If passed, Senate Bill 268 would make it illegal to organize, hold or participate in any “organized or sponsored competition with the objective of killing coyotes for prizes or entertainment.” “I believe these […]
Taos Bark: Nod to some special animal groups and a save the date
Even though there are immediate and demanding animal challenges right here in our Taos County, I like to profile and familiarize my readers with Animal Protection of New Mexico (APNM, apnm.org) at the first of every year. APNM is an amazing nonprofit animal organization. Its work has had a positive effect in every county, town […]
Editorial: NM trapping supporters should look at this photo
For years, those who support the archaic and barbaric practice of using leghold, bodygrip and snare traps have argued it’s simply a way of life and livelihood for a segment of New Mexico’s population. They wax nostalgic about simpler times while claiming trappers follow today’s rules and regularly label and check their devices. Those supporters […]
New Mexico lawmaker wants to make animal cruelty a felony
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A state lawmaker wants to make animal cruelty a felony. The law would crack down on some of New Mexico’s worst pet owners. Rep. Daymon Ely said his bill is about making sure the law is strong, and doesn’t let people who commit these horrific crimes off the hook. The […]
Editorial: 3 wildlife bills cost zero, provide moral high ground
There is a trio of wildlife bills proposed this legislative session that would cost the state – and thus taxpayers – nothing in cash while earning them the moral high ground when it comes to respecting New Mexico’s wildlife and ecosystems, which belong to those same taxpayers. The first bill is a reworked version of […]
Taos News: Animal advocacy group endorse Taos legislators Gonzales, Campos
Animal advocacy group endorse Taos legislators Gonzales, Campos —Staff report – Oct 25, 2016 The animal advocacy group — Animal Protection Voters — and its political action committee (APV-PAC) have endorsed 69 New Mexico political candidates that are seeking election or re-election on Nov. 8. Two of the politicians represent Taos County. In Senate District 8, […]
