Animal Protection Voters
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We are a statewide nonprofit working to pass stronger laws to protect animals in New Mexico.
Urge your state legislators to protect domestic violence survivors by allocating funding to CARE (the Companion Animal Rescue Effort).Without more legislative funding, that contract will be unfunded and the services are at risk.
Take action now: bit.ly/4njblZT
Take action now: bit.ly/4njblZT
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Urge your state legislators to protect domestic violence survivors by allocating funding to CARE (the Companion Animal Rescue Effort).Without more legislative funding, that contract will be unfunded and the services are at risk.
Take action now: bit.ly/4njblZT
Take action now: bit.ly/4njblZT
Did you know millions of dollars set aside by law for spay/neuter programs in New Mexico are hanging in the balance?
Find out who is trying to freeze these funds, what’s at stake for New Mexico’s animals and communities, and what you can do before it’s too late.
Read more: apvnm.org/did-you-see-...
Find out who is trying to freeze these funds, what’s at stake for New Mexico’s animals and communities, and what you can do before it’s too late.
Read more: apvnm.org/did-you-see-...
June 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Did you know millions of dollars set aside by law for spay/neuter programs in New Mexico are hanging in the balance?
Find out who is trying to freeze these funds, what’s at stake for New Mexico’s animals and communities, and what you can do before it’s too late.
Read more: apvnm.org/did-you-see-...
Find out who is trying to freeze these funds, what’s at stake for New Mexico’s animals and communities, and what you can do before it’s too late.
Read more: apvnm.org/did-you-see-...
See APV's Chief Government Affairs Officer, Stacy Sutton Kerby, on KRQE News during an interview at our recent event at Winrock Town Center Park. Stacy discussed coexistence with urban wildlife and updates on recent legislation benefiting animals in New Mexico: www.krqe.com/news/albuque...
Winrock hosts event teaching community to live alongside wildlife
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City officials were down at Winrock Saturday morning, teaching humans the best way to live alongside some of our smaller and wilder neighbors. “Urban wildlife …
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May 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
See APV's Chief Government Affairs Officer, Stacy Sutton Kerby, on KRQE News during an interview at our recent event at Winrock Town Center Park. Stacy discussed coexistence with urban wildlife and updates on recent legislation benefiting animals in New Mexico: www.krqe.com/news/albuque...
Laws & Paws was a success!
We are so grateful for the generosity of donors, fundraisers, and sponsors who supported this year’s Laws & Paws campaign. Together, we raised just over $50,000 to protect animals!
We are so grateful for the generosity of donors, fundraisers, and sponsors who supported this year’s Laws & Paws campaign. Together, we raised just over $50,000 to protect animals!
April 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Laws & Paws was a success!
We are so grateful for the generosity of donors, fundraisers, and sponsors who supported this year’s Laws & Paws campaign. Together, we raised just over $50,000 to protect animals!
We are so grateful for the generosity of donors, fundraisers, and sponsors who supported this year’s Laws & Paws campaign. Together, we raised just over $50,000 to protect animals!
By the close of the 2025 legislative session, the New Mexico Legislature passed several pieces of legislation with significant impact for animals in New Mexico.
To learn more about the bills we worked on and how to urge the Governor to sign HB 284 and HB 113, follow this link: bit.ly/43oFmB2
To learn more about the bills we worked on and how to urge the Governor to sign HB 284 and HB 113, follow this link: bit.ly/43oFmB2
March 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
By the close of the 2025 legislative session, the New Mexico Legislature passed several pieces of legislation with significant impact for animals in New Mexico.
To learn more about the bills we worked on and how to urge the Governor to sign HB 284 and HB 113, follow this link: bit.ly/43oFmB2
To learn more about the bills we worked on and how to urge the Governor to sign HB 284 and HB 113, follow this link: bit.ly/43oFmB2
HB 113, the Animal Welfare Program Fund, just passed the New Mexico State Senate! Thank you to our wonderful bill sponsors—Representatives Tara L. Lujan, Reena Szczepanski, Joseph L. Sanchez, Cynthia Borrego, Michelle Paulene Abeyta, Rebecca Dow, Anita Gonzales, and Senator Joseph Cervantes.
March 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
HB 113, the Animal Welfare Program Fund, just passed the New Mexico State Senate! Thank you to our wonderful bill sponsors—Representatives Tara L. Lujan, Reena Szczepanski, Joseph L. Sanchez, Cynthia Borrego, Michelle Paulene Abeyta, Rebecca Dow, Anita Gonzales, and Senator Joseph Cervantes.
Senate Bill 70, which will help crack down on the crime rings that organize cruel animal fights, had its final floor vote today and passed with a unanimous vote of 60-0. The bill's next stop will be the Governor's desk where the bill awaits her signature so it can pass into law.
March 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Senate Bill 70, which will help crack down on the crime rings that organize cruel animal fights, had its final floor vote today and passed with a unanimous vote of 60-0. The bill's next stop will be the Governor's desk where the bill awaits her signature so it can pass into law.
House Bill 284, which aims to protect and humanely manage free-roaming horses, is still moving forward as we await committee hearings. House Bill 113 is scheduled for a hearing this afternoon—We will have updates for you later today.
Keep up to date with APV's Leg. Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Keep up to date with APV's Leg. Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
March 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
House Bill 284, which aims to protect and humanely manage free-roaming horses, is still moving forward as we await committee hearings. House Bill 113 is scheduled for a hearing this afternoon—We will have updates for you later today.
Keep up to date with APV's Leg. Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Keep up to date with APV's Leg. Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Senate Bill 70, which adds dog fighting and cockfighting to our state's RICO statute, has passed out of its last committee with a unanimous "do pass" vote of 10 in support of the bill. Its next stop will be the House floor.
Call your state representative and encourage them to vote YES on SB 70!
Call your state representative and encourage them to vote YES on SB 70!
March 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Senate Bill 70, which adds dog fighting and cockfighting to our state's RICO statute, has passed out of its last committee with a unanimous "do pass" vote of 10 in support of the bill. Its next stop will be the House floor.
Call your state representative and encourage them to vote YES on SB 70!
Call your state representative and encourage them to vote YES on SB 70!
Great news! SB5 has passed the House and the Senate and is on its way to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk.
Thank you to our sponsors Sens. Campos, Wirth, and Brantley & Reps. McQueen and Small for your steadfast support and bipartisan leadership throughout the process.
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Thank you to our sponsors Sens. Campos, Wirth, and Brantley & Reps. McQueen and Small for your steadfast support and bipartisan leadership throughout the process.
@senatorwirth.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Great news! SB5 has passed the House and the Senate and is on its way to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk.
Thank you to our sponsors Sens. Campos, Wirth, and Brantley & Reps. McQueen and Small for your steadfast support and bipartisan leadership throughout the process.
@senatorwirth.bsky.social
Thank you to our sponsors Sens. Campos, Wirth, and Brantley & Reps. McQueen and Small for your steadfast support and bipartisan leadership throughout the process.
@senatorwirth.bsky.social
Great news! SB 5 passed the House with a vote of 42-26. We are expecting news soon about when the bill can go to the Governor’s desk. Stay tuned for daily updates here: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #NM2025 #SB5 #ProtectAnimals #NMWildlife
#APV #NM2025 #SB5 #ProtectAnimals #NMWildlife
March 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Great news! SB 5 passed the House with a vote of 42-26. We are expecting news soon about when the bill can go to the Governor’s desk. Stay tuned for daily updates here: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #NM2025 #SB5 #ProtectAnimals #NMWildlife
#APV #NM2025 #SB5 #ProtectAnimals #NMWildlife
Senate Bill 5, the Game Commission Reform Package had its final floor debate in the House Floor and passed with 42 votes in the affirmative. Thank you to everyone who helped advocate for this bill. Stay with us as we are nearing the end of this session.
legislative tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
legislative tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
March 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Senate Bill 5, the Game Commission Reform Package had its final floor debate in the House Floor and passed with 42 votes in the affirmative. Thank you to everyone who helped advocate for this bill. Stay with us as we are nearing the end of this session.
legislative tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
legislative tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
As multiple animal protection bills are advancing in the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, we think it only right to shine a spotlight on the awesome animal advocates who attended Animal Protection Lobby Day (February 27th) and helped moved those bills along. Read more: bit.ly/3XHjb5e
March 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
As multiple animal protection bills are advancing in the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, we think it only right to shine a spotlight on the awesome animal advocates who attended Animal Protection Lobby Day (February 27th) and helped moved those bills along. Read more: bit.ly/3XHjb5e
House Bill 284, which will provide for the humane management of free-roaming horses, cleared the Senate Conservation Committee with a vote of 5-2. Next stop, Senate Judiciary Committee.
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
March 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
House Bill 284, which will provide for the humane management of free-roaming horses, cleared the Senate Conservation Committee with a vote of 5-2. Next stop, Senate Judiciary Committee.
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
URGENT! Senate Bill 5 needs your help. The bill is going to be up for debate on the House floor as early as tomorrow morning! Please CALL your representative and encourage them to vote YES on SB 5.
To find your state house representative, use the following link: www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Find...
To find your state house representative, use the following link: www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Find...
March 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
URGENT! Senate Bill 5 needs your help. The bill is going to be up for debate on the House floor as early as tomorrow morning! Please CALL your representative and encourage them to vote YES on SB 5.
To find your state house representative, use the following link: www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Find...
To find your state house representative, use the following link: www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Find...
On March 5, HB 284 passed the House Floor with a 54-4 vote. It is now scheduled to be heard by the Senate Conservation Committee on Tuesday, March 11th.
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#NM2025 #APV #FreeRoamingHorses #HB284 #NewMexico
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#NM2025 #APV #FreeRoamingHorses #HB284 #NewMexico
March 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
On March 5, HB 284 passed the House Floor with a 54-4 vote. It is now scheduled to be heard by the Senate Conservation Committee on Tuesday, March 11th.
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#NM2025 #APV #FreeRoamingHorses #HB284 #NewMexico
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#NM2025 #APV #FreeRoamingHorses #HB284 #NewMexico
On March 8, HB 113 passed in a 58-0 vote on the House floor. Next it will have to go through at least one Senate committee and receive a Senate floor vote before March 22
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #AnimalProtectionVoters #HB113
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #AnimalProtectionVoters #HB113
March 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
On March 8, HB 113 passed in a 58-0 vote on the House floor. Next it will have to go through at least one Senate committee and receive a Senate floor vote before March 22
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #AnimalProtectionVoters #HB113
Learn more and keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #AnimalProtectionVoters #HB113
More details soon!
Be sure to stay up to date on the latest session news with APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #NM2025 #NewMexico #SantaFe #HB113
Be sure to stay up to date on the latest session news with APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #NM2025 #NewMexico #SantaFe #HB113
March 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM
More details soon!
Be sure to stay up to date on the latest session news with APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #NM2025 #NewMexico #SantaFe #HB113
Be sure to stay up to date on the latest session news with APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
#APV #NM2025 #NewMexico #SantaFe #HB113
URGENT! Senate Bill 70 needs your help. The bill is poised for a vote in the full Senate within the next few hours—but previous action in a Senate committee removed cockfighting from the bill!
Take action by emailing your Senator by following this link: advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...
Take action by emailing your Senator by following this link: advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...
March 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
URGENT! Senate Bill 70 needs your help. The bill is poised for a vote in the full Senate within the next few hours—but previous action in a Senate committee removed cockfighting from the bill!
Take action by emailing your Senator by following this link: advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...
Take action by emailing your Senator by following this link: advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...
One day, every puppy and every kitten born will have a home. Until then, we won’t stop fighting for affordable, accessible spay/neuter options in New Mexico.
We are continuing to monitor the progress of disbursing the spay/neuter funds collected through SB 57 and will share updates as they occur.
We are continuing to monitor the progress of disbursing the spay/neuter funds collected through SB 57 and will share updates as they occur.
February 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
One day, every puppy and every kitten born will have a home. Until then, we won’t stop fighting for affordable, accessible spay/neuter options in New Mexico.
We are continuing to monitor the progress of disbursing the spay/neuter funds collected through SB 57 and will share updates as they occur.
We are continuing to monitor the progress of disbursing the spay/neuter funds collected through SB 57 and will share updates as they occur.
We just got word that House Bill 113, the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, has $7 million earmarked in the state budget! A huge thanks to Rep. Tara Lujan for her tireless work on this bill. Stay with us as we push to ensure that HB 113 is fully funded.
February 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We just got word that House Bill 113, the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, has $7 million earmarked in the state budget! A huge thanks to Rep. Tara Lujan for her tireless work on this bill. Stay with us as we push to ensure that HB 113 is fully funded.
On February 8th, SB 5 passed out of the Senate Conservation Committee in a 5-3 vote. It is now awaiting hearing in the Senate Finance Committee.
Keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
February 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
On February 8th, SB 5 passed out of the Senate Conservation Committee in a 5-3 vote. It is now awaiting hearing in the Senate Finance Committee.
Keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
On February 13th, SB 26 passed out of the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee in a 6-4 vote. It is now awaiting a hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
February 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
On February 13th, SB 26 passed out of the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee in a 6-4 vote. It is now awaiting a hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Keep up to date using APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/
Last week saw movement of several pro-animal bills at the Legislature, including bills led by Animal Protection Voters. Read more: bit.ly/4gOpv1w
February 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Last week saw movement of several pro-animal bills at the Legislature, including bills led by Animal Protection Voters. Read more: bit.ly/4gOpv1w
Join us on February 27th at the New Mexico State Capitol for Animal Protection Lobby Day.
For more details and to register for Animal Protection Lobby Day follow this link: web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...
For more details and to register for Animal Protection Lobby Day follow this link: web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...
February 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Join us on February 27th at the New Mexico State Capitol for Animal Protection Lobby Day.
For more details and to register for Animal Protection Lobby Day follow this link: web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...
For more details and to register for Animal Protection Lobby Day follow this link: web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx...