Ready to be a strong voice for animals in New Mexico? Sign up for our email list, and we will keep you up-to-date on the latest animal-related legislation, policy work, political action, and events in your area. https://bit.ly/3DKlLAC

Animal Protection Voters has stepped in to defend New Mexico’s affordable spay/neuter law—and last Friday, our legal team made the case directly before the judge: the law is constitutional and must be upheld. How did we get here—and what happens next? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4euIPDJ

Early voting for the primary election begins today. Not sure where to vote? Your local county clerk’s office can help point you in the right direction. Want to support animal-friendly candidates? Check out APV’s full endorsement list here: https://bit.ly/4tekfuh

APV is excited to announce our final list of animal friendly candidates running for office in the 2026 Primary Election! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tekfuh

A special thank you to our generous business sponsors of 2026 Laws & Paws. Thank you for supporting the life-changing work APV does for New Mexico's animals and communities.

Today is the last day to donate to our Laws & Paws campaign. Help us reach our goal so that we can continue to protect animals and communities across New Mexico. We get the impossible done for animals – with your help. Donate today: https://give.apvnm.org/campaign/laws-and-paws-2026/c773689

We work hard to ensure that New Mexico can provide affordable spay/neuter services throughout the state. Our successful legislative and lobbying work during recent years cemented more than $1.3 MILLION in funding each year for affordable spay/neuter services! Learn more: apvnm.org/lawspaws26

New Mexico deserves a Land Commissioner who will protect the wildlife, sprawling open spaces, and habitats under its purview. That’s why APV-endorsed candidate Matthew McQueen is running to lead the State Land Office. Learn more, RSVP, and donate: https://bit.ly/3Q4DRU5

Join us on April 25th in Santa Fe for a special reception in support of Matthew McQueen for Land Commissioner. This will be a great opportunity to hear directly from Matthew McQueen and connect with others who care about the future of our state. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Q4DRU5

APV works hard to ensure that New Mexico can provide affordable spay/neuter services throughout the state. Our successful legislative and lobbying work during recent years cemented more than $1.3 MILLION in funding each year for affordable spay/neuter services! Please donate at apvnm.org/lawspaws26

HEARTFELT THANKS to everyone who made our Laws & Paws event possible this year and a very special thank you to our generous business sponsors If you haven't yet, please donate today to support the life-changing work APV does for New Mexico's animals and communities.

When you support APV, you support continuing access through state funding for affordable spay/neuter services. And that means less shelter euthanasia, fewer homeless stray animals, and more loving homes can be found for shelter animals. Donate today: https://bit.ly/41w7v6Z

Our Laws & Paws Party is this Saturday and we hope you can join us. When: Saturday, April 11th What time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Where: Rowley Farmhouse Ales, Santa Fe RSVP: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=39721

APV endorses Deb Haaland for New Mexico Governor in the 2026 election. Learn more about Haaland’s unique qualifications: https://debhaaland.com/about/

Animal Protection Voters is excited to announce its endorsement of Deb Haaland for Governor of New Mexico in the 2026 election. Learn more about Haaland’s unique qualifications here: https://debhaaland.com/about/

APV works hard to ensure that New Mexico can provide affordable spay/neuter services throughout the state. Our successful legislative and lobbying work during recent years cemented more than $1.3 MILLION in funding each year for affordable spay/neuter services! Donate at apvnm.org/lawspaws26

Thank you to those who attended APNM & APV’s Annual Review meeting. And in case you missed it, you can view the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld0pjvbDxlM

Laws & Paws starts today! We’ve created spay/neuter funding, banned traps, snares, and poisons on public lands, and made extreme animal cruelty a felony offense—You can count on us to deliver for animals in New Mexico. Double your impact—donate today. https://bit.ly/41w7v6Z

Support Animal Protection Voters by donating your gently used items to The Consignment Warehouse in Santa Fe. Through our partnership, a portion of your resale proceeds will benefit APV. To get started, email photos of your items to [email protected] for approval and next steps.

Man accused of sexually abusing an animal faces serious consequences due to the passage of Senate Bill 215. In 2023, APV led the effort to pass legislation criminalizing animal sexual abuse—often referred to as bestiality—in New Mexico. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3NgP4Qt

Join us for APNM and APV’s 2025 Annual Review on Thursday, March 26 from 4–6 PM MT via Zoom. Hear highlights from the past year, learn about legislative victories, and get a preview of what’s ahead. The presentation will also include time for audience questions. Join us: https://bit.ly/4lywQ9B

Great news for animals in New Mexico! Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed Senate Bill 38, preserving New Mexico’s Affordable Spay/Neuter Law. We’re deeply grateful to the sponsors and advocates who worked tirelessly during the 2026 legislative session to get SB 38 across the finish line.

APNM’s Judy Wolf was interviewed by KOB 4 about the passage of Senate Bill 38 (preserving New Mexico’s pet food fee, which funds thousands of spay/neuter surgeries statewide). She shared why continuing this funding is so critical for animals and communities in New Mexico. https://bit.ly/4aAHIjt

APV is thrilled to announce significant wins for animals at the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session. We celebrate the passage of Senate Bill 38—which preserves funding for spay/neuter services—and Senate Bill 104—improving our state’s Wildlife Commission. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aKxvQg

Great News! SB 38 passed the House floor today in a 53-11 vote. Do you want to continue to support APV's animal advocacy efforts? Donate today: https://bit.ly/4tKtyDK #NMLegis #APV #SB38

Take action now to save the Affordable Spay/Neuter Law by contacting your Representative and urging them to vote “YES” on Senate Bill 38 on the House Floor to save the Affordable Spay/Neuter Law. Learn more and email your Representative today: https://bit.ly/3MPZrdx

SB 38 moved out of it's final committee in a 10-1 vote! Next it is headed to the House Floor. If you haven't contacted your House Representative in support of SB 38 yet, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3OmJVX5 Help us save the Affordable Spay/Neuter Law in New Mexico.

With roughly a week left in the 2026 New Mexico legislative session, two major animal protection bills are racing toward the finish line. Learn more in our latest news update: https://bit.ly/4rKvOZT

Huge thanks to all those who participated in the 2026 Animal Protection Lobby Day, including advocates, bill sponsors, speakers, staff, ambassadors, and board members. APV is powered by the dedication of our supporters and legislative partners, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.

Senate Bill 38 just passed out of the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee with a 4-1 vote! Next it will go to the House Judiciary and then the House Floor. Sign up for our eAlerts to stay up to date: https://apvnm.org/e-alert-signup/ #SB38 #APV #AnimalProtectionVoters

In a 4-1 vote, SB 38 advanced out of the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee and now heads to the House Judiciary Committee and then to the House Floor. Sign up for APV alerts to take action and help save affordable spay/neuter in New Mexico: https://bit.ly/3DKlLAC

Animal Protection Lobby Day is tomorrow! It is not too late to register: https://bit.ly/49mPQSH Join us tomorrow for this advocacy-filled day to help pass critical animal protection legislation. #APV #AnimalProtectionLobbyDay #NewMexico #AnimalProtection

Animal Protection Lobby Day is next week, February 10th! On Animal Protection Lobby Day you will have a unique opportunity to persuade your legislators to support animal protection legislation. Register now: https://bit.ly/49mPQSH

Senate Bill 38 Moves Forward! In a 23-15 vote, SB 38 advanced out of the Senate Floor and now heads to the House. Sign up for APV alerts to take action and help save affordable spay/neuter in New Mexico: https://apvnm.org/e-alert-signup/ #APV #AnimalProtection #SpayNeuter #SB39

As we near the halfway point of the 2026 New Mexico legislative session, read our updates on several key animal-related bills: https://bit.ly/3LY8WXR And more! Check it out and stay updated as we enter the last half of the legislative session. #APV #NewMexico #AnimalProtection #NMLegis

Senate Bill 38—the bill that protects New Mexico’s affordable spay/neuter law—unanimously passed the Senate Tax, Business & Transportation Committee. Sign up for APV action alerts so you’re ready to take action and help save affordable spay/neuter across New Mexico: https://bit.ly/3DKlLAC

Senate Bill 38 Moves Forward! In a unanimous 10-0 vote, SB 38 moves forward from the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee. Next stop, Senate Floor! Be sure to sign up to get alerts from APV so you can take action to save affordable spay/neuter in New Mexico: https://bit.ly/3DKlLAC

Senate Bill 38 Moves Forward! In a 7-2 vote, SB 38 moved forward this week from the Senate Conservation Committee to the Senate Tax Committee. Be sure to sign up to get alerts from APV so you can take action to save affordable spay/neuter in New Mexico: https://apvnm.org/e-alert-signup/

APV is thrilled to announce Senate Bill 38 to save the Affordable Spay/Neuter Law has been introduced by Senator Peter Wirth and Representative Cristina Parajón. This legislation is vital to preserving the current law that funds spay/neuter services. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sQA7o5]

The New Mexico Legislative Session has officially begun, and with only 30 days to pass pro-animal legislation, every moment counts. Check our 2026 Legislative Session Tracker: https://bit.ly/3Y7t7U0 Joins us for Animal Protection Lobby Day: https://bit.ly/49mPQSH

Although Roxy’s Law outlaws most uses of traps, snares, and poisons on public lands, some may choose to violate the law, and many old and forgotten traps still exist in areas an unleashed dog may explore. Keep your canine companion safe and on a leash when hiking this winter season.

The 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session begins in one week, and APV needs your voice to advocate for animals and communities across New Mexico. Sign up for our action alerts and updates to stay involved and up to date on animal protection policy this session: https://bit.ly/3DKlLAC #APV #NewMexico

With gratitude from all of us at Animal Protection New Mexico and Animal Protection Voters, we wish you happy holidays and a compassionate New Year.

Animal Protection Voters endorses Matthew McQueen for New Mexico State Land Commissioner in the 2026 general election. Learn more about McQueen’s unique qualifications to serve as Land Commissioner: https://bit.ly/44AL1DX

Animal Protection Voters is excited to announce early endorsement of Matthew McQueen for New Mexico State Land Commissioner in the 2026 general election. Learn more about McQueen’s unique qualifications and vision for improving animal protection on public lands: https://bit.ly/44AL1DX #NMTrue

Real progress is happening for animals in New Mexico. Recent funding from two legislative bills is already strengthening shelters and expanding lifesaving spay/neuter services statewide. Full story from KOB 4: https://bit.ly/3XDUMxc

The latest edition of Making Tracks is here! In this publication, you'll find inspiring stories, policy updates, and articles about the powerful work happening across our state to protect animals and communities in New Mexico: https://apnm.org/our-publications/making-tracks-magazine/

After years of advocacy, 28 providers across the state have received support through the SB57 low-cost spay/neuter grant program—an essential step toward reducing shelter overcrowding and euthanasia rates in New Mexico. Watch the interview: https://bit.ly/4piOnUu #APNM #APV #spayneuter

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

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-...