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New Mexico’s 2026 General Election is right around the corner, with early voting beginning October 6th and General Election Day on November 3rd
New Mexico’s 2026 General Election is right around the corner, with early voting beginning October 6th and General Election Day on November 3rd As voters prepare to head to the polls or mail their ballots, Animal Protection Voters is excited to endorse the following animal-friendly candidates: CONGRESS U.S. HOUSE RACES District 1 Melanie Stansbury (D) District [...]
Update on the Lawsuit Against New Mexico’s Affordable Spay/Neuter Law
We want to share an important update regarding the lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s affordable spay/neuter law. Last week, the First Judicial District Court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs (the Pet Food Institute and its corporate allies) challenging Senate Bill 57. We respect the Court, but we respectfully disagree with the Court’s [...]
Good News for Animals in the Farm Bill Fight: Thank Senator Luján!
While negotiations broke down last week and the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the federal Farm Bill, there is some positive news for animals to celebrate—and it’s because your phone calls, emails, and advocacy are making a difference. New Mexico’s own U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, […]
Press Release: Federal Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging New Mexico’s Ban on Trapping on Public Lands
Landmark ruling preserves “Roxy’s Law” to protect wildlife, companion animals, and public safety FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 7, 2026 SANTA FE, N.M. — Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) and its legislative arm Animal Protection Voters (APV) are celebrating a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, issued last month, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s Wildlife Conservation […]
