Truth or Consequences – State Representative Rebecca Dow today blasted the US Fish and Wildlife Service for mismanagement of Mexican wolves in southwest New Mexico. Rep. Dow cites two separate kill incidents caused by wolves near a release site.
“Ranching is a way of life in our district and the release of these wolves without proper management is taking away from our community’s right to earn a living,” said State Rep. Rebecca Dow (R- T or C). “The feds need to take responsibility and allow for non-lethal and humane relocation of the problem wolves, additionally these ranchers deserve compensation for their loss in cattle. Just today I learned of ranchers camping out on their property to deal with the issues arising from lack of oversight and action in dealing with the wolves that are killing livestock. Out here in the boot hill, there are not many options to make a living and the folks who choose to ranch, work extremely hard to provide for themselves and the agricultural economy.”
