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Press Release: Governor Richardson Leads the Nation – Makes New Mexico Proud

Date: 9/18/2010 Press Release:  Governor Richardson Leads the Nation Creates First State Wild Horse Sanctuary Advocates for Wild Horses in Placitas NM Governor Richardson has taken a bold step toward protecting the nation’s remaining wild horses and wildlife with his … Continue reading

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Sandoval County Gives Up on Loop Rd….(sort of and at least for now)

Sandoval County (NM) has passed a resolution that states: “NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANDOVAL COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT CURRENT SANDOVAL COUNTY POLICY DOES NOT ADVOCATE THE DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING OF A NORTHEAST ROADWAY CORRIDOR CONNECTING … Continue reading

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Wild Horses are Livestock? County Backs Down

Sandoval County Planning Departement recently proposed changes to the County’s Ordinances which included a new definition of livestock that would have resulted in the Placitas Wild Horses being defined as livestock, and thus being at immediate risk of capture and removal.  As has been the norm, … Continue reading

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Meeting with Governor Richardson

The Committee to Promote New Mexico’s Wild Horse Parks had an opportunity to make a presentation to Governor Richardson, and it went very well.  We are hopeful and optimistic for the Wild Horses of New Mexico!  Here’s out presentation: Committee for NM … Continue reading

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Committee to Promote New Mexico’s Wild Horse Parks

Governor Richardson recently anounced in Washington, DC his intention to establish a Wild Horse State Park in New Mexico. WHOA is much appreciative of his announcement and has aligned itself with several other New Mexico horse advocates in order to urge this project … Continue reading

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Press Release: Sky Protest of Secretary Salazar in Colorado Today

PRESS RELEASE : SKY PROTEST OF SECRETARY SALAZAR IN COLORADO TODAY STOP THE ROUND UPS Secretary Salazar said “no slaughter of Wild Horses”, But … While many Americans work around the clock to keep America’s Wild Horses in the West, Secretary … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Sandoval County Removes Loop Road from Planning Map – State Legislators “Happy”

More: BLM RMP Update Dear Wildlife and Open Spaces Supporters, Statements made on official audio tape[1], by Michael Springfield, Director of Development for Sandoval County , at the Planning and Zoning Meeting on September 24, 2009, assert that the North … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Sky Protest Series of Secretary Salazar Continues — Salazar to Relocate Broncos?

Secretary Salazar to Relocate Broncos? While the Denver Broncos continue their fight for a division title against the San Diego Chargers, Secretary Salazar continues his quest to cleanse the West of their namesakes, as well as many other wild animals … Continue reading

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Salazar the Slaughter Czar: Sky Protest Over Denver

Check out this post on the Sky Protest of Salazar the Slaughter Czar: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/11/22/806929/-Salazar-the-Slaughter-Czar:-Sky-Protest-Over-Denver

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Salazar’s Denial

Check out this post on Secretary of Interior Salazar’s ill-conceived plan to remove the Wild Horses from the West and relocate them to seven “preserves”:  http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/10/9/791295/-Salazars-Denial

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