I would like to echo the sentiments of another letter and publicly thank the New Mexico Legislature and our governor for outlawing the use of traps, snares and similar devices on public lands in our state. Senate Bill 32, The Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety...
MY VIEW BY CHRIS SMITH Thinking about some other Western states’ version of so-called “leadership,” I am grateful for what we have here in New Mexico. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is infamous for assaulting a journalist, attempting to undermine democracy and violating...
BY DAN MCKAY / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham began a critical week Monday by signing legislation that will deliver extra money to some schools and ban animal trapping on public land – a burst of action as she faces a Friday deadline to...
For Immediate Release April 5, 2021 Contact: Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, 505-395-6177, New law represents a monumental victory for native wildlife and public lands SANTA FE—Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed...
We have just learned that Governor Lujan Grisham has signed SB 32 into law! Dear TrapFree New Mexico Friend, With great pleasure, we have learned that Governor Lujan Grisham has signed SB 32 into law. Thank you all for your tireless advocacy through the years. You...
BY MICHELLE LUTE, PhD As a scientist advocating for evidence-based decision-making, I’m doing everything I can to promote Roxy’s Law, Senate Bill 32, to ban public lands trapping, snaring and poisoning in New Mexico. In my testimony and prior opinion pieces, I address...
BY CHARLES FOX The governor of Montana recently made news by sadistically – and illegally – trapping and killing a wolf as that state gears up to slaughter more of its native wildlife. Despite protests from numerous professional wildlife managers, the Montana...
BY SEN. ROBERTO GONZALES, / TAOS DEMOCRAT SEN. BRENDA MCKENNA, / CORRALES DEMOCRAT REP. MATTHEW MCQUEEN / GALISTEO DEMOCRAT AND REP. CHRISTINE CHANDLER / LOS ALAMOS DEMOCRAT New Mexico’s public lands are a treasure trove of opportunity for our state. They are...
Senate Bill 32, better known as Roxy’s Law and formally as the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act, which would ban trapping on public lands. This is one of the perennial bills that finally made it to the governor’s desk this session. It was close, too. After...
Dear TrapFree New Mexico Friend, If you haven’t heard, Roxy’s Law (SB 32) passed the House of Representatives last week and is headed to Governor Lujan Grisham’s desk! The vote was very tight and every step of the way has been incredibly dramatic. That the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2021 Contacts: Jessica Johnson, Animal Protection Voters, 505-220-6656, Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, 505-395-6177, MILESTONE MOMENT FOR NEW MEXICO’S ANIMALS SANTA FE, N.M.—Last night,...
Dear TrapFree New Mexico Friend, It’s time for one last push to get Roxy’s Law (SB 32) passed through the New Mexico legislature! On Sunday, the bill to ban traps, snares, and poisons on public lands cleared its final committee thanks to so many of you who called,...
Dear TrapFree New Mexico Friend (we hope you’re still our friend), We don’t usually send you three emails in one day, but the final days of the New Mexico legislative session can move and change quickly. And with every piece of substantial news, we want to be sure we...
TrapFree New Mexico Friends! Why would we alert you twice in one day? Because it’s important! SB 32 will be heard by the House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources tomorrow. We are now asking you to email and call the entire committee asking them to support SB...
Dear TrapFree New Mexico Friend, Roxy’s Law (SB 32) passed the New Mexico Senate on Tuesday night. There was bipartisan support in a 23-16 vote. This is such amazing news made only possibly by your help and engagement. Thank you so much! Tomorrow (3/13), the bill will...
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico measure that would prohibit traps, snares and wildlife poisons from being used on public lands across cleared the Democratic-led Senate late Tuesday. The legislation passed despite four Democrats from rural areas breaking with their...
SANTA FE — The state Senate late Tuesday passed a bill that would ban traps, snares and wildlife poisons on public land in New Mexico — legislation supporters said would help prevent animal cruelty. The measure, Senate Bill 32, will head next to the House with just 11...
Dear TrapFree New Mexico Friend, We know it’s only been a few days since you last heard from us, but things are moving fast and in the right direction! On Friday, the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed Roxy’s Law (Senate Bill 32) with a 5-1 do pass vote. The bill...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2021 Contacts: Chris Smith, WildEarth Guardians, 505-395-6177, Jessica Johnson, Animal Protection Voters, 505-220-6656, SANTA FE, N.M.—Today Senate Bill 32, the Wildlife Conservation and...