Senate Bill 32, the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act, also known as “Roxy’s Law,” recently passed the New Mexico Senate Conservation Committee.
The bill is sponsored by Sens. Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales (D-Ranchos de Taos) and Brenda McKenna (D-Corrales), and Reps. Chris Chandler (D-Los Alamos), and Matthew McQueen (D-Galisteo).
The legislation would prohibit traps, snares, and poisons on public lands with a few exemptions. Conservation groups applauded the bill’s passage through the Conservation Committee.
“As a wildlife biologist, I can say definitely that trapping is not a legitimate form of wildlife management,” said Michelle Lute, national carnivore conservation manager for Project Coyote. “Our public lands and the wildlife that live on them must be protected from such cruel and wanton waste.”
The bill will now move to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
