Taos Bark: Two dogs caught in traps are allegedly shot — here’s what you can do about it By Trish Hernandez, For The Taos News Sep 5, 2016 There is a monster walking among us. Someone who does not look like a monster. Probably goes to work every day. May even go to church. He […]
KUNM: LISTEN: How To Coexist With Wild Predators
LISTEN: How To Coexist With Wild Predators By GWYNETH DOLAND • AUG 15, 2016 Call-In Show LISTEN HERE KUNM Call In Show 8/18 8a: In New Mexico there has always been tension between humans and the wild animals who share our state, so how should we manage that tension? If a bear mauls a marathon runner, should it be shot? […]
Ruidoso News: Help for abused horses
Help for abused horses Ruidoso News reportsPublished 11:44 a.m. MT Aug. 1, 2016 | Updated 3:25 p.m. MT Aug. 2, 2016 Nearly $30,000 from tax refund donations goes to eight groups advocating and caring for abused horse New Mexicans proved they care about the state’s equines in an unlikely place, their income tax returns. On July […]
Los Alamos Monitor: Wildlife groups look to change law
Wildlife groups look to change law Local advocate > Bear attack victim works with groups By Arin McKenna Monday, July 25, 2016 at 11:05 am Los Alamos marathon runner Karen Williams has galvanized public support for her efforts to change the regulation that mandated the euthanasia of the bear that attacked her on June 18 during […]
KRWG: Groups Blast New Mexico Law Protecting Dairy Industry
Published on KRWG, March 4, 2016 On Thursday, Gov. Susana Martinez signed into law Senate Bill 72, another effort by New Mexico’s industrial dairy industry to immunize itself from responsibility for the pollution and nuisance created by these operations. Many homeowners who live near dairies and other agricultural operations bought their homes decades ago, when […]
Las Cruces News Bulletin: Therapy dogs bring down stress at the legislature
In the Las Cruces News Bulletin, 2/12/16 One of the most effective ways to improve the lives of New Mexico’s animals is to help enact laws that protect them now and in the future. The Roundhouse is the place where that kind of systemic change happens. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Animal Protection Voters (APV) came […]
Op-Ed (ABQ Journal): ‘Right-to-farm’ bill tramples rights of residents
‘Right-to-farm’ bill tramples rights of residents Feb. 21, 2016 – Op-ed by Jessica Johnson, Chief Legislative Officer, APV Mary Clark has lived in her home in Hobbs since about 1983 and operated a restaurant on her property. A small 300-cow dairy operation moved in nearby in 1986. By 2008, the operation increased fourfold – milking […]
NM Political Report: Odds and Ends – Farm nuisance bill likely to become law
By Matthew Reichbach, NM Political Report —A bill that would protect farms from many lawsuits on “nuisance” for expansion and changes of farms passed the House on Saturday and is headed to Gov. Susana Martinez’s desk. The proposal would stop lawsuits alleging nuisance on farms unless they both changed the “nature and scope” of their […]
Op-Ed (ABQ Journal): It’s trapping season again – keep a close eye on your dog
It’s trapping season again – keep a close eye on your dog By Mary Katherine Ray / Wildlife Chair, Rio Grande Chapter Sierra Club And Phil Carter / Wildlife Campaign Manager, Animal Protection Voters Friday, February 5th, 2016 at 12:02am New Mexicans who enjoy recreating on our public lands need to be aware that trapping is […]
Op-Ed (Taos News): It’s time to stop celebrating killing
It's time to stop celebrating killing by Phil Carter and Sara Palmer - Disposable. That’s what life means in a killing contest – without merit and undeserving of compassion and consideration. Disposable. Just about every weekend across New Mexico in fall and winter you can find a coyote killing contest. The idea is to kill [...]
