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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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WHOA and DOT provide signage for the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Corridor in Placitas, NM
WHOA has worked with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NM DOT) to provide needed Wildlife Corridor Signage for the mountain community of Placitas, NM. Among the wildlife to watch out for (at night especially) are mountain lions, bears, deer, bobcats, … Continue reading
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Tagged wildlife corridor signage DOT
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WHOA 2011 Newsletter
WHOA Newsletter Sep 2011 Finalized[1]
Posted in Loop Rd / NE Corridor, Newsletters, Placitas Wild Horses
Tagged Albuquerque Journal, BLM, Fencing, Loop Rd, Monero Mustangs, New Mexico, Placitas, Placitas Wild Horses, San Felipe, Sandoval County, Signage, Survey, Survey Results, WHOA Community Survey, Wild Horses
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“Horses on the Loose†The Real Story
The State of NM rightfully filed a charge of criminal trespass against the “perpetrator” (see below) for criminal trespass on posted private property and release of “the Placitas 8”. However, in the January 2012 issue the Sandoval County Signpost chose to … Continue reading
Home: Wild Horse Observers Association
Welcome to the Wild Horse Observers Association Wild Horse Observers Association (WHOA) was formed by New Mexico community members to protect and preserve the remaining wild horses in New Mexico as well as others across the US. These horses are re-introduced … Continue reading
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State Wild Horse Sanctuary Will Boost Jobs, Tourism
Opinion column by Patience O’Dowd, President of WHOA, as printed in the Albuquerque Journal , 10/13/10 (after a week of WHOA prodding and urging the Journal editors): The proposed 12,000-acre expansion of Cerrillos State Park will be a great asset to New … Continue reading
Posted in Cerrillos State Park Wild Horse Sanctuary, Wild Horse Ecotourism
Tagged Albuquerque Journal, Cerrillos State Park, Ecotourism, Governor Richardson, John Arthur Smith, New Mexico, NM Board of Finance, Sanctuary, Sandoval County, Susanna Martinez, Thomas J. Cole, Wild Horse State Park
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Santa Fe County Commission Unanimously Approves Resolution
The Santa Fe County Commission voted unanimously to approve a resolution in support of the State’s proposed expansion of Cerrillos State Park, which will include a wild horse sanctuary.  WHOA was in attendance, as was the Albuquerque Journal (which did some … Continue reading
Posted in Cerrillos State Park Wild Horse Sanctuary, Wild Horse Ecotourism
Tagged Albuquerque Journal, Cerrillos State Park, Ecotourism, Governor Richardson, Legislation, New Mexico, Placitas Wild Horses, santa fe, Wild Horse State Park
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Placitas / Wild Horse State Park – Update – Pls Call Again
Hello All,   Senator Udall’s office states he is “prepared” to help us with the BLM in Placitas – but appears to be waiting to see if the Wild Horse State Park passes. The Albuquerque Journal has been railing away with 6 articles … Continue reading
Posted in ACTION ALERTS!!!, Cerrillos State Park Wild Horse Sanctuary, Wild Horse Ecotourism
Tagged Diane Denish, Governor Richardson, John Arthur Smith, New Mexico, NM Board of Finance, Sanctuary, Wild Horse State Park
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V is for Vendetta: The Albuquerque Journal’s Vendetta Against the Wild Horses
The Albuquerque Journal has now printed, over the past two weeks, six opinion pieces denigrating Governor Richardson’s proposed 12,000 acre expansion of Cerrillos State Park and creation of a wild horse sanctuary. Four of the opinion pieces masqueraded as news articles, with one … Continue reading
Posted in Cerrillos State Park Wild Horse Sanctuary, Placitas Wild Horses, Wild Horse Ecotourism
Tagged Albuquerque Journal, Diane Denish, Governor Richardson, John Arthur Smith, Sanctuary, Susanna Martinez, Thomas J. Cole, Wild Horse State Park
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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
Posted in Cerrillos State Park Wild Horse Sanctuary, Press Releases, Wild Horse Ecotourism
Tagged Cerrillos State Park, Ecotourism, Governor Richardson, New Mexico, Sanctuary, Wild Horse State Park
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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
Posted in Loop Rd / NE Corridor, Placitas Wild Horses
Tagged BLM, Loop Rd, New Mexico, Placitas, Placitas Wild Horses, Salazar, Sandoval County, Wild Horse State Park, Wildlife Corridor
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