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- NM State’s Wild Horses Are Legally Protected since 2007 and are therefore subject to the NM Animal Cruelty Law and the NM Fence Out Law as upheld by the NM Appellate Court.
- The False-Alarm-Ordinance to BAN Watering or Feeding, TARGETING “Wild Horses” in Sandoval County NM — It is not law, it is not on the books, and is fraudulently worse.
- Opposition to Sandoval County NM Proposed Ordinance to Ban Feeding or Watering of Wild Horses in Placitas to “improve road safety”. “Cattle” Guards for Safety are prevalent across NM and US, but NONE in Placitas.
- Postponement Request of SB301 and SB271 (Scheduled in HAAWC Tues) for Negotiation of NM Wild Equine Board under NM State Parks Dept.
- Meeting with Represenative McQueen 2/14/2023
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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
Posted in Placitas Wild Horses
Tagged New Mexico, Placitas, Placitas Wild Horses, Slaughter Czar, Wild Horse State Park
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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
Posted in Cerrillos State Park Wild Horse Sanctuary, Placitas Wild Horses, Wild Horse Ecotourism
Tagged Cerrillos State Park, Ecotourism, Governor Richardson, New Mexico, Placitas, Placitas Wild Horses, Sanctuary, Sandoval County, Wild Horse State Park
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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
Posted in Cerrillos State Park Wild Horse Sanctuary, Placitas Wild Horses, Wild Horse Ecotourism
Tagged BLM, Cerrillos State Park, Ecotourism, Governor Richardson, New Mexico, Placitas Wild Horses, Sandoval County, Wild Horse State Park
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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
Posted in Horse Slaughter, Press Releases
Tagged BLM, Denver, Horse Slaughter, Salazar, Sky Protest, Slaughter Czar
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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
Posted in Loop Rd / NE Corridor, Placitas Wild Horses, Press Releases
Tagged BLM, Loop Rd, New Mexico, Placitas, Placitas Wild Horses, Sandoval County, Wild Horse State Park, Wildlife Corridor
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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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Tagged Horse Slaughter, Salazar, Slaughter Czar
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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
Posted in Federal Wild Horse and Burro Program
Tagged BLM, Denver, Salazar, Slaughter Czar, Wild Horse and Burro Program
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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
Posted in Federal Wild Horse and Burro Program
Tagged BLM, Salazar, Slaughter Czar, Wild Horse and Burro Program
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Secretary Salazar Presides Over Renewal of Statue of Liberty and Death in the West
Check out this post regarding Secretary of Interior Salazar and the continuing wild horse round-ups and their elimination from the 19 million acres of Federally designated Wild Horse Territories: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/7/4/749829/-Secretary-Salazar-Presides-Over-Renewal-of-Statue-of-Liberty-and-Death-in-the-West
Posted in Federal Wild Horse and Burro Program, Horse Slaughter
Tagged BLM, Horse Slaughter, Salazar, Slaughter Czar, Wild Horse and Burro Program
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Protect the Placitas Wild Horses and the Wildlife Corridor by Opposing the Loop Rd / NE Corridor
Here’s the link to our archived Loop Rd /NE Corridor webpage. It was last updated March 22, 2009. Updates will be posted on this blog.
Posted in Loop Rd / NE Corridor, Placitas Wild Horses
Tagged BLM, Loop Rd, New Mexico, Placitas, Placitas Wild Horses, Sandoval County, Wild Horse State Park, Wildlife Corridor
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