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28-03-2025
- Politics
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Bill to manage wild horses in New Mexico passes, heads to governor's desk
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – How to manage New Mexico's wild horse population is a question that has been debated for years. However, a new law could give the state a series of new powers to do that work. That bipartisan effort is now awaiting Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's signature. 'This bill is important because we got an overpopulation of these horses. I am not trying to do away with these horses by any means,' said Sen. Pat Woods (R – Curry, Harding, Quay & Union County). Sen. Woods is talking about House Bill 284, which would change how the state manages wild horses. The bipartisan bill looks to establish new guidelines for controlling the continuously growing population. 'What this bill does is provide a mechanism for horses to be adopted or relocated. If there's some place to take them. It also provides for fertility control, which is usually done in the means of a dart,' said Rep. Matthew McQueen (D – Sandoval and Santa Fe County). Lawmakers said their focus is on free-roaming horses in places like Placitas and Ruidoso. They're hoping to help manage the property damage the wild animals are causing, while also finding them homes. 'The only way in this bill you could take them off the range is if you had some place to take them. You can't just round them all up,' Rep. McQueen clarified. The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association said it supports the bill. They hope the effort can better protect ranchers who say running into wild horses can be dangerous. 'If we're out gathering cattle and there's a stud, for example, that's roaming out there and he wants to add my horse to his harem. That's a safety risk for our people,' said President-Elect for the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association Tom Paterson. The bill prohibits slaughtering free-roaming horses and makes it a crime. McQueen and Woods believe it's a more humane way of caring for animals that aren't getting any care. 'We don't want horses to starve for lack of grass or water. We need to remove some of these horses and put them up for adoption or put them on different rescue spots we have around the state. They just need a good home,' said Sen. Woods. Since the bill passed in the last few days of the session, the governor has until April 11 to sign the bill into law. If the bill is signed, the New Mexico Livestock Board will be in charge of creating the guidelines for a free-roaming horse expert who would implement the state's horse herd management. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Climate
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KRQE Newsfeed: Beef prices, Massage parlors, Warmer and breezier, Hours changing, Gray wolf concerns
VIDEO: Wrong way high-speed chase on I-25 in Albuquerque ends in arrest AFR rescues injured hiker in the Foothills Durango reaches agreement to house inmates in Archuleta County Spaceport America Cup moving to Midland, Texas from Las Cruces Celebrating 'The Year of Coop' with Lakers legend Michael Cooper City celebrates new bike lanes along Central Ave. in downtown Albuquerque North Korea fires several ballistic missiles after the US and South Korea began military drills [1] Beef prices expected to stay high in NM as cattle growers deal with inflation – New Mexico cattle growers say the price of beef will still be high for some time as it has become more costly to raise cattle. The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association says the price of raising cattle has grown over the years, with the biggest hit against cattle growers being the rising price of feed and water for grass. Replacing members of the herd can also be pricey as the price of yearling steers has gone up. [2] Lawmakers push for massage parlors to have more accountability and greater oversight – After seeing several cases of some New Mexico massage parlors promoting prostitution and human trafficking, some lawmakers believe a bill would address the issue. The massage therapy licensure bill would put massage therapy establishments under the state's regulation and licensing department. The bill is headed to the Senate judiciary committee. [3] Warmer & windier before next New Mexico storm – Spring-like conditions with snowmelt and mostly calm winds are in store today before the next storm system. Cloud-free skies will continue for almost all areas for most of today as above-normal temperatures will be present for all. The next stronger storm system late this week will provide a drop in temperatures with even stronger winds [4] Carlsbad Caverns National Park adjusting operating hours – Carlsbad Caverns National Park will be adjusting their hours later this month, and keeping ranger-led tours closed for the time being. The park says they are adjusting their visitor center hours to 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cave entry for self-guided tours will run from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day. Changes o into effect on March 23. [5] Conservationists worry Mexican gray wolves could be threatened program cuts – Conservationists are saying recent illegal killings and concerns over budget cuts could hinder their efforts to boost the wild population of Mexican gray wolves. Re-introduction of the species to the wild began in 1998 in New Mexico and Arizona. The latest numbers show that there are at least 286 wolves in the wild between both states. But, with threats such as conflict with livestock due to a reduction in prey, illegal killings, and potential budget cuts to recovery programs, the population is still at risk. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-03-2025
- Business
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Beef prices expected to stay high in New Mexico as cattle growers deal with inflation
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With inflation hitting all aspects of our lives, New Mexico cattle growers say the price of beef will still be high for some time as it has become far more costly to raise cattle. 'For a short period of time, our prices are good. But there are dark clouds on the horizon,' said New Mexico Cattle Growers Association President Tom Paterson. 'So costs will remain, or the price of beef will remain high. The price of beef at retail will probably remain high, at least I think the economists are saying for another year or so.' Story continues below Albuquerque: Family speaks following lawsuit settlement for man shot by police Don't Miss: Officials to give update on deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Politics: Three candidates have announced campaigns for Albuquerque mayor The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association said the price of raising cattle has grown over the years. 'Like so many New Mexico families and small businesses, we've seen very big increases in virtually all of our input costs. Our feed prices have more than doubled. Our veterinary bills have shot up.' The biggest hit against cattle growers is the price of feed and water for grass. The state uses grass as a huge source for feeding cattle, but with the massive drought the state is facing, growers have had to use other means. Replacing members of the herd can be just as pricey. 'The market value on yearling steers has gone up to close to $2,000 a head. I sold cow-calf pairs in January because of the drought for $3,000 a pair,' said Paterson. Many cattle growers use cattle that are imported from Mexico to help diversify their herd. With recent tariffs, it poses a new problem. 'The tariffs we're imposing or have threatened to impose on those cattle coming into the United States mean fewer cattle will be coming across the border to be fed here, which will further reduce our inventory,' Paterson said. Producers are hopeful they'll get back on track. 'New Mexico cattlemen and cattlewomen will continue to get up each morning and go to work so that New Mexicans get the beef they want and our families can continue to do what we love,' said Paterson. Last year, United States beef exports were more than $10 billion with much of it heading to Mexico, Canada, and China. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
