In upcoming city elections in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe, every vote can be a voice for animals. As municipalities continue to face significant animal issues in upcoming years, Animal Protection Voters proudly announces its endorsement of the following candidates.
Monumental Moment: Senate Bill to Ban Coyote Killing Contests Passes NM Legislature, Advances to Governor’s Desk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2019 SANTA FE, N.M. – Tonight, by a vote of 37-30, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill (SB) 76 to prohibit coyote killing contests statewide. Having passed the New Mexico Senate by a vote of 22-17 last month, Senate Bill 76 will advance to the desk of […]
A Dog Has Been Killed by a Trap in Northern New Mexico
Land Commissioner Pledges to Enact Policy, State Legislators Plan to Introduce “Roxy’s Law” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 8, 2019 ESPAÑOLA, NM — On November 25, 2018, a dog strangled to death in a trap on public land. Roxy The incident happened at Santa Cruz Lake, a Bureau of Land Management recreation area in northern New Mexico. [...]
Series of awful trapping incidents spotlights need for reform
Three-legged wolf, tortured bobcat, injured raven, trapped pet dogs, and dumped wildlife carcasses highlight the toll on animal welfare and public safety FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 21, 2018 Contacts: Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, 505-395-6177, csmith@wildearthguardians.org Jessica Johnson, Animal Protection of New Mexico & Animal Protection Voters, 505-220-6656, jessica@apnm.org Mary Katherine Ray, Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, 575-772-5655, [...]
Animal Protection Voters endorses Stephanie Garcia Richard for State Land Commissioner based on strong record on wildlife protection
As the authority who controls the use and care of 9 million surface acres of state trust land in order to fund childhood education and other public institutions, the State Land Commissioner is in a powerful position to protect New Mexico’s wildlife residing on those lands.
Animal Protection Voters endorses Howie Morales to be New Mexico’s next Lieutenant Governor
“I will always push to ensure animals receive humane care and protection from cruelty and exploitation, and that we give real value to the connection between compassion for animals and the wellbeing of families and communities,” said Senator Howie Morales.
PRESS RELEASE: Doña Ana County Commission Supports Spay/Neuter Legislation
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOÑA ANA COUNTY COMMISSION SUPPORTS SPAY/NEUTER LEGISLATION SANTA FE, N.M. — Today the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners approved a Resolution #2018-19 (“Resolution in Support of HB64 and SB51”) by a vote of 4-1, expressing support for state legislation that would establish a spay/neuter funding mechanism […]
Highlighting crime and companion animal overpopulation issues, Animal Protection Voters urges voters to elect Tim Keller for Albuquerque Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2017 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – In Albuquerque’s upcoming Mayoral runoff election, the City has an opportunity to bring new strategies and renewed energy to address significant animal and community issues. Concerned by the link between animal abuse and violent crimes and by ongoing challenges and costs associated with companion animal overpopulation, […]
Animal Protection Voters endorses Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham for Governor of New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2017 Media Contact: Jessica Johnson Jessica@apvnm.org 505-220-6656 SANTA FE, N.M. – Animal Protection Voters (APV), via its political action committee APV-PAC, announced today its endorsement of Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham for the next governor of New Mexico. In the face of a presidency and Congress that are undermining and reversing […]
Animal Protection Voters endorses Tim Keller for Albuquerque Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2017 Media Contact: Jessica Johnson Jessica@apvnm.org 505-220-6656 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – In Albuquerque’s upcoming Mayoral election, the City has an opportunity to bring new strategies and renewed energy to address significant animal issues. As the leading political voice for New Mexico voters, Animal Protection Voters (APV) proudly announces its endorsement of […]
