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!

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

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.

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/

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!

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/

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/

More details soon!

Be sure to stay up to date on the latest session news with APV's Legislative Tracker: apvnm.org/legislation/

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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.