New Mexico Senate committee endorses anti-trapping ‘Roxy’s Law’

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Roxy, an 8-year-old heeler mix owned by Dave Clark of Española, died in 2018 after being strangled by a trap at Santa Cruz Lake. The Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act under consideration by the Legislature is also known as ‘Roxy’s Law.’Courtesy photo

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A bill that would outlaw the use of traps, snares and wildlife poison on public lands in New Mexico cleared its first legislative hearing Tuesday.

The Senate Conservation Committee voted 7-2 to endorse the Wildlife Conservation and Public Safety Act, also called “Roxy’s Law” after an 8-year-old dog who was caught and killed by a neck snare at Santa Cruz Lake in 2018.

Senate Bill 32, which includes exceptions, such as for ecosystem management and religious and ceremonial purposes, establishes misdemeanor penalties for violations of the anti-trapping measure.

The vote came after a nearly two-hour…

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