FGGAM received the following press release from the office of New Mexico State Senator Crystal Brantley:
ELEPHANT BUTTE — Today, the Catron County commission voted to declare a public safety emergency resolution in response to ongoing devastation caused by the Mexican gray wolf. County officials report that the wolves have strayed far beyond their traditional habitats, threatening public safety and causing the death of livestock and small pets throughout rural communities.
Senator Crystal Brantley (R–Elephant Butte), who has championed legislation to protect rural New Mexicans from the unchecked spread of the Mexican gray wolf, issued the following statement in support of the declaration:
“As someone raised in rural New Mexico, I know firsthand the value of our land, our livestock, and our way of life. The growing threat posed by the Mexican gray wolf is not just an inconvenience—it is an affront to the safety and livelihood of thousands of New Mexican families. I fully support Catron County’s disaster declaration and urge state and federal officials to take immediate action. Our communities should not have to live in fear while their concerns go unanswered.”
KRQE TV: Catron County passes resolution to declare emergency over Mexican wolf population
