- By William Coburn SUN Staff Writer
- Nov 19, 2021
- 0 http://www.riograndesun.com/news/man-acquitted-of-illegal-trapping-in-dogs-death/article_c06e87ba-47f4-11ec-bb06-4f4690003852.html
Marty Cordova, of Chimayó, was acquitted of the 10 remaining charges against him Nov. 10. Cordova was on trial for illegal trapping which led to the 2018 death of an 8-year-old Heeler mix named Roxy and the passing of “Roxy’s Law,” banning the usage of traps, snares and poisons on public lands in New Mexico.
Dave Clark of Española, Roxy’s owner, was hiking on a trail around Santa Cruz Lake when he watched her run through a snare trap that wrapped around her neck.
As he was taking his dog back to his truck, he heard another noise and found a bobcat also caught in a snare trap.
Cordova was acquitted of all 10 counts against him — 23 of the 33 charges against him were dropped.
Cordova’s lawyer Yvonne Quintana said the charges were dropped because of improper…
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Exposing the Big Game 
Even though NM passed an “anti-trapping bill” –which does not become ACTIVE until this coming April. It will still allow trapping, for many reasons, including infamous “Wildlife Services” to continue its slaughter of animals to appease ranchers. While it may be “better” than what most states have (which is nothing), it is full of holes–and the grazing industry can still have its way. Hunters also can get a cheap license (about 10 $$) to set a trap for a coyote, etc., while enjoying the day up in the deer blind, etc.
Sickening.
Sure is, Jim. I wonder if this species of ours just needs to get on with its demise–but it will most likely take the whole planet with it.
What do you think?
If humans aren’t here, why should anyone else be (they’ll say).