New Mexico Archives - Page 2 of 2

Sep 13 2016

Update on Dog Shot While in Trap in New Mexico

Speckles the dog is still recovering at home. Officials are conducting an investigation to attempt to find a suspect in the case.
Jul 29 2016

Cougar Trapping Feeds State Tourism Department Webcam

The state Tourism Department is featuring two orphaned cougar cubs, one of which was caught in a leg-hold trap, on a live web feed from Wildlife West Nature Park.
Feb 04 2015

Bill in New Mexico Legislature Would End Wildlife Killing Contests

Group urges New Mexico voters to contact legislators.
Jan 13 2015

Trapping May be Banned in Santa Fe, NM

The amendment makes it unlawful for anyone to trap animals on city property or use trapping devices, such as strangulation snares and steel jaw traps, anywhere within the city’s boundaries.
Jan 13 2015

Story of a Pet Dog Caught in a Trap

A veterinarian recounts the story of a dog rescued from a trap.
Nov 23 2014

There Is NO Right Way to Skin a Cat

Wildearth Guardians is running a campaign in New Mexico to "End Cruel Trapping On Our Public Lands". Every three hours a bobcat in New Mexico is killed for its fur.
Sep 29 2014

Los Alamos County Council Ordinance To Ban Trapping on County-Owned Lands

Last night, the Los Alamos County Council voted on an ordinance banning trapping on county-owned lands. The vote to adopt the trapping ban as part of a broader animal statute passed 7-0.