SANTA FE, N.M. — A bill that prohibits the use of wildlife traps, snares and poison on public lands across New Mexico has won the approval of the state Legislature.
A 35-34 vote of the state House on Thursday sent the measure to the governor for consideration.
The vote reflects a shift in attitudes toward animal suffering and new unease with use of steel foot traps and wire snares that many ranchers still swear by.