Torrance County Adopts New Animal Ordinance
East Mountains Votes For Animals

 
APV works for stronger laws to protect NM's animals!
Replacing a 17-year-old ordinance that only regulated dogs and cats running loose, Torrance County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a new animal ordinance at a commission meeting on Wednesday, May 13. For the first time, Torrance County has care and maintenance and cruelty language in its ordinance, which will help to protect all animals from abuse and neglect.

Chairman Jim Frost, Commissioner Paul “Tito” Chavez, and Commissioner Venessa Chavez-Gutierrez hosted a series of public meetings earlier this year, following many months of animal ordinance hearings and workshops by the Planning and Zoning Board in 2008.

Animal Protection Voters worked closely with Torrance County Animal Control Officer Erwin Greven throughout the process, supporting enforceable language to address common cruelty problems.

Multiple attempts to pass an improved animal ordinance were tabled in past years. Fortunately, dedicated work by Torrance County officials and persistence by local community stakeholders combined to create momentum for a passing vote on Wednesday.

Animal Protection of New Mexico, sister organization of Animal Protection Voters, commends the many individuals and agencies who supported the new ordinance. By protecting all members of the community, we create a safer and better place to live.

Additional animal-friendly elements of the new ordinance include:
  • animal fighting language, including a ban on animal fighting paraphernalia
  • regulations on dog chaining
  • protections for wild animals
  • protections for animals left in hot cars
  • prohibition of animal abandonment
  • differential dog licensing to encourage owners to sterilize
  • permits requiring inspection for dog and cat breeding, kennels
  • regulations for the disposal of dead animals
  • penalties for violation including misdemeanor charges, with the possibility of mandatory classes on animal care, and fees to benefit an animal welfare fund

Click here to read the East Mountain Telegraph article about the vote. The new ordinance goes into effect in 90 days. Check back on the APV website soon to view the final document!
            

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APNM & APV to be Fêted at Party
By Albuquerque Investment Advisors

Albuquerque-area residents are invited to attend a thirty-fifth anniversary event where Animal Protection Voters and Animal Protection of New Mexico will be recognized, at the offices of anniversary celebrant and host Mark J. Napolin & Associates on Friday, June 5.


Save the Date!

Friday, June 5, 2009
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm 

Offices of Mark J. Napolin & Associates, Inc.
6101 Moon St. NE, Suite 3000
Albuquerque, NM 87111

Map to the Party




Greetings!

In Celebration of 35 Years of Success, 
Mark J. Napolin & Associates, Inc. is hosting a party
— and you're invited!
 

We are hosting a gala event featuring works of art from several
prominent local artists including Donna Contractor, Margot Geist,
Kenyon & Marcia Thomas and family, Barbara Clark and Carolyn Pollack.

A portion of the proceeds from any artwork sale will benefit
Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc. and Animal Protection Voters.

Please bring family members and friends.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 2, to APNM's Arlene at: 
arlene@apnm.org 
or 265-2322  x21

If you leave a phone message, please provide names of people to attend, 
and your phone number.

We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Mark Napolin & Susan M. Morrison

Mark J. Napolin & Associates, Inc.
6101 Moon St. NE, Suite 3000
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 821-7130

 

 

  

 

Animal Protection Voters’ mission is to:
• actively promote and support animal-friendly legislation
   at the local, state and federal levels;
• build an effective political voice for animal advocacy in New Mexico; and
• hold New Mexico’s elected officials accountable on animal issues.

Please become a member, or make a secure, online donation to support our work!

APV is a 501(c)(4) organization–donations are NOT tax deductible.

Animal Protection Voters (APV)
PO Box 11651, Albuquerque, NM 87192
505-265-2322 (ph.) 505-265-2488 (fax)
www.apvnm.org :: mail@apvnm.org

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