Category Archives: Wild Horse Ecotourism

Promoting Wild Horse Eco-tourism as an economically profitable industry

BREAKING NEWS!

Posted on September 23, 2026 by whoa

Read The Appellate Brief at the Link Below https://whoanm.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/OPN-clv-42585-Wild-Horse-Observers-Assoc.-Inc.-v.-N.M.-Livestock-Bd-1.pdf Sandoval County and the NMLB In March of 2023 the 4 Wild Horses shown above (A Black & White Pinto Mare, A Brown and White Pinto Stallion, a Bay Mare and … Continue reading →

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AGRIBIZ – WILD LANDS THEFT – Replacement of native flora (grasses) and resultant loss of fauna (wildlife). Note: 6/15/2022- NM Fires ongoing to date huge prescribed burns and others tbd.

Posted on September 22, 2019 by whoa

WILD LANDS TO FEED LOTS – Conversion of public wild lands to low grade agricultural lands for non-native domesticated livestock using invasive or non-native species (including cheat grass and crested wheat grass). Brought in and allowed by Congress. Manipulated Extinction … Continue reading →

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WHOA’s Open Letter to Sandoval County Manager- Day of Task Force Presentation – (see attached)

Posted on October 5, 2018 by whoa

The New Mexico First PR Group, aka Senator Udall and Senator Heinrich’s PR firm, along with a Placitan Group, are working to give illegal jurisdiction to the NM Livestock Board (NMLB) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over our … Continue reading →

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Great News!!! Pueblo of San Felipe Press Release (Complete!)

Posted on November 6, 2015 by whoa

I. San Felipe Pueblo Saves 14 wild horses gathered by Santa Ana Pueblo from       Slaughter!  (This story  hidden from it’s readership by the Sandoval    Signpost, see below.)     WHOA is investigating. WHOA believes these horses … Continue reading →

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Windmills/Water for Wildlife – New Well drilled at San Felipe Wild Life Corridor/Sanctuary

Posted on November 6, 2015 by whoa

November 6 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WINDMILLS & WATER FOR WILDLIFE: Third Update! San Felipe Pueblo – Wild Horse Sanctuary, New Mexico, United States November 6 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WINDMILLS/WATER FOR WILDLIFE: Third Update! New Mexico, United States Yet … Continue reading →

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Upheld by NM Courts – DNA Testing Requirement => Placitas Spanish Horses

Posted on November 5, 2015 by whoa

The first 4 Wild Horses tested, as required by WHOA legislation, upheld in the NM Supreme Court showed a 91 to 96% probability of being Spanish Mustangs. Values lower than 80% indicate crossbreeding per UC Davis. DNA Spanish 1 2 … Continue reading →

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Press Release: Windmills for Wildlife (at Pueblo of San Felipe)

Posted on December 23, 2014 by whoa

PDF: Windmills for Wildlife Press Release

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DAVID BUENO – PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted on December 9, 2014 by whoa

    David Bueno has graciously and generously donated the use of some of his award winning photography to help raise funds for the Pueblo of San Felipe Wild Horse Sanctuary.

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Placitas Wildlife Mural

Posted on March 8, 2014 by whoa

These beautiful murals are an incredible testimony to the Love, Respect, and Support, of the Wildlife and Wild Horses of Placitas New Mexico, by over 95% of the beautiful rural mountain community of Placitas. Channel 13, and the NM media … Continue reading →

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Executive Order to Ban Horse Slaughter in New Mexico!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by whoa

NM Governor Susanna Martinez Can Make History as a Consummate Leader….or Not Governor Martinez is “SAYIN” she is opposed to horse slaughter, but is acting powerless. However, Attorney at Law Pia Gallegos states “There exists sufficient potentiality for public harm … Continue reading →

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