Bloomfield Raid Turns Up 700 Chickens
Allegedly Used for Cockfighting
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Watch coverage of the cockfighting raid on KOAT 7 here.
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In a raid on a Bloomfield residence that began the afternoon of Wednesday, April 29, approximately 700 chickens were found on the property on County Road 4909 that was also littered with cockfighting paraphernalia and pharmaceuticals commonly used to spur fighting birds’ aggression.
New Mexico State Police led the raid, in partnership with the San Juan County Sheriff, San Juan County Animal Control, the City of Aztec Animal Control, two investigative agents from the state attorney general’s office, and the Attorney General’s Animal Cruelty Task Force coordinator Heather Ferguson, who is also on staff at Animal Protection of New Mexico. This San Juan County raid, in the four corners area of New Mexico, is the second in two months for the county.
The first warrant in this case authorized seizure of the most sickly or injured birds, cockfighting paraphernalia, and the drugs used for the birds. Sixteen of the birds considered in the worst condition were removed and euthanized at Aztec Animal Clinic.
The second warrant to seize remaining birds on the property was executed Monday, when hundreds of chickens were euthanized. Aside from the chickens having been bred for aggressiveness, many are assumed to have been injected with steroids, and could not be allowed to enter the food supply. It is the largest seizure of game fowl on one New Mexico property to date.
Criminal charges were pending further investigation as of May 5.
See KOAT’s coverage of the story here: koat.com/video/19329265/
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2009 Best of Santa Fe Readers' Poll
APNM is write-in candidate in two categories!
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New Mexico residents are registering their favorite deejays, New Mexican food restaurants, and place to have a good cuppa Joe in the 2008 Best of Santa Fe Readers’ Poll conducted by the Santa Fe Reporter. People responding to the poll may win one of 27 prizes offered by the publication, from passes to the Fan Man Santa Fe Summer Concert Series to one of several gift certificates to a 2009 Best Restaurant.
However, the possible thrill of winning a prize is not why we’re asking you to log your favorites in this poll.
Animal Protection of New Mexico is asking for your vote because we work hard every day to eliminate the suffering of animals across the entire state of New Mexico. Is that worth your vote? We think so. We hope you think so too.
Please write in Animal Protection of New Mexico in two categories:
“Best Non-Profit Struggling Through These Hard Times” and “Best Local Non-Profit for Animals.” Answer at least 25 of the survey questions, and submit. We’d appreciate it!
Voting ends on May 15.
And, while you’re at it, good luck with winning a prize!
Related links:
Santa Fe Reporter Poll
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6th Annual Governor's Conference on The Link
between Animal Abuse and Human Violence
Tuesday, June 2
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
UNM Continuing Education Center
Free Conference
Free Lunch!
Registration Required by May 25:
www.e-solved.com/ TheLink
The Link—the connection between animal abuse and human violence—has been documented in numerous psychology, sociology and criminology studies. This conference focuses on collaborative efforts to identify and stop abuse, investigate cases and provide proper treatment for abusers.
This year's conference will focus on Forming Positive Links! Attendees will
learn about topics related to The Link from nationally renowned speakers.
End the day with a planning session to develop pilot projects or working
groups to continue to raise awareness of The Link throughout New Mexico over the coming year. We will learn to work together to Form Positive Links!
Two Tracks This Year: Novice and Advanced
Nationally-Renowned Experts to Speak include:
* Frank Ascione, Ph.D. — American Humane Endowed Chair; University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
* Phil Arkow — Director of Human-Animal Bond; American Humane
Association
* Allie Phillips, J.D. — Director of Public Policy; American Humane
Association
* Karen Schaefer, Ph.D. — Interim Director/Training Coordinator; New
Mexico State University Counseling Center
* Linda Jaris — Maine's Linkage Project Coordinator; Youth
Alternatives Ingraham
* Patricia Feeser, DVM — Owner; High Desert Animal Hospital
* Tamara Ward, LBSW — Community and Social Services Coordinator;
Juvenile Justice Services; Children, Youth & Families Department
* Gino Jimenez — Animal Control Officer; Las Cruces Police Department
* and Others!
For information on the conference, presentation topics, speakers, or to
register, visit:
www.e-solved.com/ TheLink |
