From the Wilderness Alliance:<\/p>\n
Anti-wolf activists have convinced some New Mexico legislators to introduce and support a Memorial that calls on the Federal Government to address the so-called increasing threat by Mexican Grey Wolves on “children, pets and the livelihoods in Southwest New Mexico.” The memorial was introduced by Representative Don Tripp of Socorro<\/strong> (E-mail: \ttrippsdon@netscape.net). HM28 ADDRESS THREAT BY GREY WOLVES<\/a> (click that link to follow the legislation)<\/p>\n [mjh: Tripp also sponsored making the Bolo Tie the Official New Mexico Tie]<\/p>\n This attempt is just another example of many anti-wolf activists who want to permanently drive the Mexican Grey Wolf from existence. Now is your opportunity to make your voice heard and to send a powerful message to our local elected officials that this type of legislation is completely out-of-touch with the real values of New Mexicans.<\/p>\n There are two ways to make your voice heard:<\/p>\n 1. Attend an upcoming hearing in Santa Fe at the Roundhouse and make your voice heard before the committee considering this legislation. The hearing will be held at 8:30 AM on Friday, March 9 in the House Natural Resources Room. If you need further information, please contact Nathan Newcomer (nathan@nmwild.org)<\/p>\n 2. Call the following representatives and urge them to vote against this bill. Tell them why you think this type of legislation is completely out-of-touch with our Western values. Although these may not be your legislators, they are the ones with the power to strike this bill down.<\/p>\n Rep. Thomas A. Garcia<\/strong> Rep. Joni Marie Gutierrez<\/strong> Rep. Jim R. Trujillo<\/strong> From the Wilderness Alliance: Anti-wolf activists have convinced some New Mexico legislators to introduce and support a Memorial that calls on the Federal Government to address the so-called increasing threat by Mexican Grey Wolves on “children, pets and the livelihoods in Southwest New Mexico.” The memorial was introduced by Representative Don Tripp of Socorro (E-mail: … Continue reading Anti-wolf Legislation in New Mexico<\/span>
\nDistrict: 68
\nCounty(s): Colfax, Guad, Mora, S.M. & Taos
\nRepresentative Since: 2006
\nCapitol Office Phone: 986-4242
\nE-mail: \tocate@hotmail.com<\/p>\n
\nDistrict: 33
\nCounty(s): Dona Ana
\nRepresentative Since: 2005
\nCapitol Office Phone: 986-4234
\nE-mail: \tjonig@zianet.com<\/p>\n
\nDistrict: 45
\nCounty(s): Santa Fe
\nRepresentative Since: 2003
\nCapitol Office Phone: 986-4255
\nE-mail: \tjimtrujillo@msn.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"