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State of New Mexico
Office of the Governor
Bill Richardson
Governor
For Immediate Release: Contact: Gilbert Gallegos
December 27, 2006 (505) 476-2217
Governor Richardson Announces 10-point Animal
Protection Package
SANTA FE -- Governor Bill Richardson today announced a $3.6 million animal
protection package that he will present to the Legislature next month. The Governor
announced his plan to help the state’s animal population at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter
and Humane Society.
“We are taking a comprehensive approach to protecting animals, starting with a
significant investment in preventing pet overpopulation and a strong animal welfare
oversight board,” Governor Bill Richardson said.
The Governor’s 10-point plan includes:
$150,000 for Animal Welfare Oversight Board
Governor Richardson proposed $150,000 in recurring funds to create an Animal Welfare
Oversight board that will be housed within the Regulation and Licensing Department.
The board will be run by an Executive Director who is responsible for addressing issues
of animal welfare at the state level.
$2 million for Animal Shelter Improvements and Operations
Governor’s Richardson’s budget will also include $2 million to help animal shelters
around the state improve infrastructure and services.
$500,000 to expand spay/neuter programs.
Governor Richardson proposed $500,000 to expand the existing statewide spay/neuter
program to help reduce pet overpopulation.
$100,000 to create grants for adoption and placement programs
Governor Richardson proposed $100,000 in grant monies to help defray the costs of room
and board to organizations that offer foster homes for pets awaiting adoption.
$500,000 in grant awards for Aged and Neglected Horse Sanctuaries
Governor Richardson’s proposal invests $500,000 in grant awards for aged and neglected
horse sanctuaries. The funding will be geared specifically for facilities that take in
unwanted farm/ranch/sport or wild horses.
$150,000 for the New Mexico Livestock Board
Governor Richardson’s budget provides the New Mexico Livestock Board with $150,000
to help them in their efforts to care for abused and neglected horses.
$100,000 for UNM Center for Wildlife Law
Governor Richardson’s proposal includes $100,000 for the UNM Center for Wildlife
Law to conduct a study on the effects of climate change on wild animal migratory and
residence patterns.
$100,000 for pilot program for schools
Governor Richardson’s budget will include $100,000 for a pilot program for New
Mexico public schools to teach humane care and treatment of animals to schoolchildren,
which will be administered by the Public Education Department.
The Governor’s proposal also included his plan to urge the Federal Government to
improve management of wild horse herds and to develop tourism programs at national
wild horse territories. He also pledged his continued support for the New Mexico
Department of Game and Fish’s effort to ensure that both Blacktail and Gunnison prairie
dogs are maintained as a keystone species, while respecting the rights and considerations
of ranchers and municipalities.
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Office of the Governor
Bill Richardson
Governor
For Immediate Release: Contact: Gilbert Gallegos
December 27, 2006 (505) 476-2217
Governor Richardson Announces 10-point Animal
Protection Package
SANTA FE -- Governor Bill Richardson today announced a $3.6 million animal
protection package that he will present to the Legislature next month. The Governor
announced his plan to help the state’s animal population at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter
and Humane Society.
“We are taking a comprehensive approach to protecting animals, starting with a
significant investment in preventing pet overpopulation and a strong animal welfare
oversight board,” Governor Bill Richardson said.
The Governor’s 10-point plan includes:
$150,000 for Animal Welfare Oversight Board
Governor Richardson proposed $150,000 in recurring funds to create an Animal Welfare
Oversight board that will be housed within the Regulation and Licensing Department.
The board will be run by an Executive Director who is responsible for addressing issues
of animal welfare at the state level.
$2 million for Animal Shelter Improvements and Operations
Governor’s Richardson’s budget will also include $2 million to help animal shelters
around the state improve infrastructure and services.
$500,000 to expand spay/neuter programs.
Governor Richardson proposed $500,000 to expand the existing statewide spay/neuter
program to help reduce pet overpopulation.
$100,000 to create grants for adoption and placement programs
Governor Richardson proposed $100,000 in grant monies to help defray the costs of room
and board to organizations that offer foster homes for pets awaiting adoption.
$500,000 in grant awards for Aged and Neglected Horse Sanctuaries
Governor Richardson’s proposal invests $500,000 in grant awards for aged and neglected
horse sanctuaries. The funding will be geared specifically for facilities that take in
unwanted farm/ranch/sport or wild horses.
$150,000 for the New Mexico Livestock Board
Governor Richardson’s budget provides the New Mexico Livestock Board with $150,000
to help them in their efforts to care for abused and neglected horses.
$100,000 for UNM Center for Wildlife Law
Governor Richardson’s proposal includes $100,000 for the UNM Center for Wildlife
Law to conduct a study on the effects of climate change on wild animal migratory and
residence patterns.
$100,000 for pilot program for schools
Governor Richardson’s budget will include $100,000 for a pilot program for New
Mexico public schools to teach humane care and treatment of animals to schoolchildren,
which will be administered by the Public Education Department.
The Governor’s proposal also included his plan to urge the Federal Government to
improve management of wild horse herds and to develop tourism programs at national
wild horse territories. He also pledged his continued support for the New Mexico
Department of Game and Fish’s effort to ensure that both Blacktail and Gunnison prairie
dogs are maintained as a keystone species, while respecting the rights and considerations
of ranchers and municipalities.
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