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Larimer County works with advocates on possible prairie dog relocation

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As Larimer County officials work to start construction on the new county building at First Street and Denver Avenue in Loveland, some residents are advocating that the prairie dogs on site be relocated first.

For months, the Larimer County commissioners and the Loveland City Council members have been receiving emails from prairie dog advocates asking that the animals on site be located to another area, rather than poisoned and killed.

While prairie dogs are not considered a protected species, advocates argued that relocation provides many benefits.

Read More: Relocation

Animal Protection Lobby Day 2017

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Passing stronger laws for animals takes ongoing dedication, planning, persistence, and plenty of voices from constituents like YOU! Join us for Animal Protection Lobby Day, and help make humane the new normal in 2017.

Our 2017 legislative priorities include banning traps and poisons on public lands and ending wildlife killing contests. We will continue to be vigilant in fighting against bills that are bad for animals, and supporting other pro-animal legislation.

This is a free event! Lunch and Refreshments provided!
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

9:00 AM- Registration & Refreshments (PERA Building)

10:00 AM- Citizen Lobbyist Training (PERA Building, Apodaca Hall)

11:30 AM- Lunch and Breakouts / Letter Writing Campaign (PERA Building)

1:00 PM- Group Photo on steps of PERA Building

1:30 PM- Deliver Letters to Your Legislators (Roundhouse)

2:30 PM- Press Conference / Guest Speakers (Roundhouse / Rotunda)

4:00 PM- Reception at APNM Santa Fe Office, 1111 Paseo de Peralta

Help us cover the cost of lunch for you or a community member. Suggested donation $15.00

Read more at:  Lobby Day

Event Location

PERA Building
 1120 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
 Directions

We will begin our day at the P.E.R.A building, then make our way to the Roundhouse, finishing with a reception at the APV Santa Fe office.

Wildlife advocacy organizations host multi-city premiere screenings of new documentary film, seeking to end coyote killing contests in New Mexico

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Santa Fe, N.M. – In advance of the 2017 New Mexico legislative session, a coalition of non-profit wildlife advocacy organizations are hosting the United States premiere of a new documentary film to raise awareness, debunk myths and inspire action to end the cruel and senseless slaughter of wildlife in killing contests. By showing the film in several locations across the state, opponents of wildlife killing contests hope to grow active support among New Mexico citizens for impending legislation to end the barbaric death games targeting coyotes.

Read more at:  Coyote