Public Sentiment Triumphs for Wild Horses Again

Public Sentiment Saves Wild Horses in New MexicoPublic Sentiment Saves Wild Horses in New Mexico

Public sentiment and community action have once again played a crucial role in saving wild horses from eradication. This recent victory in New Mexico highlights the power of collective efforts and legal intervention in protecting these majestic animals.

A year ago, public outrage saved the Salt River wild horses from roundup and eradication from the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix, Arizona.

Last week, community action saved a band of beloved wild horses after they were captured and removed from their home range in Alto, New Mexico. The horses faced sale at a slaughter auction before the neighborhood mobilized to save the horses and the Wild Horse Observers Association filed a lawsuit. Now the New Mexico Department of Agriculture has agreed to return the horses to their home and the residents of Alto are celebrating.

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