We're pleased to announce that HJM 48, a NM state legislature memorial aimed at smearing the Mexican wolf program, didn't even make it out of the state House of Representatives this session. While a watered-down version passed the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee (6-4), when the memorial reached the House Floor, Rep. Brian Egolf requested that it be re-assigned to the House Health & Government affairs committee, where it sat until the session closed at noon Thursday. Hurray!
Reps. Jeff Steinborn, Brian Egolf, Mimi Stewart, James Roger Madalena, Ben Rodefer, and Antonio Lujan deserve a long, deep howl for knowing that this memorial would be a blow to the Mexican wolves at a time when there are just 15 wolves left in New Mexico's wilds. Feel free to send them an email thanking them for helping to defeat this memorial.
Rep. Brian Egolf: brian@brianegolf.com
Rep. Mimi Stewart: mstewart@osogrande.com
Rep. Jeff Steinborn: jeff.steinborn@nmlegis.gov
Rep. Benjamin Rodefer: benrodefer@gmail.com
Rep. Antonio Lujan: alujan@q.com
Rep. James Roger Madelena: (505) 986-4417 (email unavailable)
The same sponsor of the anti-wolf memorial also introduced a bill earlier in the session, that similarly didn’t pass, that would have prohibited New Mexico Department of Game and Fish from participating in the reintroduction program.
A terrific team of conservation groups and dedicated citizens - like you - called and emailed legislators, attended committee hearings, and otherwise fought these anti-wolf measures for an outcome we can be proud of!
Many thanks to all who took action for our lobos!
