FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2017 SANTA FE, N.M. – Animal Protection Voters, via its political action committee APV-PAC, announced today its endorsement of Dr. Ray Powell for State Land Commissioner in 2018. As the authority who controls the use and care of 9 million surface acres of state trust land in order to […]
Senators Steinborn and Moores renew call to ban coyote killing contests in New Mexico
Read PDF of Press Release Here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2017 SENATORS STEINBORN AND MOORES RENEW CALL TO BAN COYOTE KILLING CONTESTS IN NEW MEXICO Santa Fe, N.M. – A bipartisan pair of state lawmakers have teamed up again to introduce legislation to ban coyote killing contests in New Mexico. Yesterday, Senate Bill 268 was reintroduced […]
Wildlife advocacy organizations host multi-city premiere screenings of new documentary film, seeking to end coyote killing contests in New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2016 Wildlife advocacy organizations host multi-city premiere screenings of new documentary film, seeking to end coyote killing contests in New Mexico Santa Fe, N.M. – In advance of the 2017 New Mexico legislative session, a coalition of non-profit wildlife advocacy organizations are hosting the United States premiere of a new documentary film to […]
Animal Protection Voters-PAC Issues 2016 General Election Endorsements for New Mexico Legislature
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2016 Animal Protection Voters-PAC Issues 2016 General Election Endorsements for New Mexico Legislature Voters are urged to support the candidates who will do the best job of standing up for the protection of animals in their districts and will help achieve a pro-animal majority in the state House of Representatives. [...]
Media Advisory: Howl and Be Heard – A benefit concert for APV featuring Dana Lyons
Animal Protection Voters kicks off its 2016 fundraising campaign with Howl and Be Heard, two benefit concerts (one in Albuquerque, one in Santa Fe) featuring internationally acclaimed musician Dana Lyons. WHAT: New Mexico is filled with political animals, and on June 18 and 19, 2016, they will all come together to raise their voices in […]
Animal Protection Voters-Political Action Committee Issues 2016 Primary and Early General Election Endorsements for New Mexico Legislature
Voters are urged to support the candidates who will do the best job of standing up for the protection of animals in their districts. Download a PDF of the Press Release here. Santa Fe, N.M. – Animal Protection Voters (APV), the leading political and legislative advocacy organization for animal protection in New Mexico, works via […]
Controversial “Right to Farm” bill to be heard by House Ag Committee on Feb. 12
For Immediate Release Feb. 12, 2016 Fast-tracked “Right to Farm” bill places massive factory farms above the law, blocks disadvantaged rural families from seeking relief from legitimate nuisances SANTA FE, N.M. – Senate Bill 72—a so-called “right to farm” bill—was approved by the New Mexico Senate on Wednesday Feb. 10 by a 29-11 vote, after […]
Photo Release: Therapy dogs visit the Roundhouse
For Immediate Release February 3, 2016 Photo Release: APV Brings Therapy Dogs to Roundhouse to Raise Awareness for Animals in New Mexico 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 […]
Animal Protection Voters releases 2015 Scorecard; highlights biggest victories, progress and challenges for New Mexico’s animals
For Immediate Release Jan. 13, 2016 Animal Protection Voters SANTA FE, N.M. – Today, Animal Protection Voters (APV) released its 2015 Scorecard, reporting on where all 112 New Mexico state legislators stand on the most critical animal protection issues facing New Mexico families and communities last year. Readers can view the 2015 Scorecard on the [...]
Senator Moores and Representative Steinborn join APV and SWEC in calling for a ban on killing contests
For Immediate Release Oct. 5, 2015 New Mexico should end repulsive killing contests that celebrate killing for killing’s sake. Next coyote killing-contest to be held Oct. 9-11, 2015 LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Animal Protection Voters (APV) and Southwest Environmental Center (SWEC) renew calls for a statewide ban on the cruel and dangerous practice of animal-killing contests. [...]
