Horse advocates want fines on NM slaughterhouse

Horses tagged by the USDA for slaughter for human consumption.

Cross-posted from the Alamogordo Daily News VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A Colorado-based horse advocacy group says a New Mexico company seeking to become the nation's first slaughterhouse for horses since 2007 should face fines for violating laws on waste disposal. The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://bit.ly/J9Fxis) that the state Environment Department received… Continue reading Horse advocates want fines on NM slaughterhouse

NM Governor Susana Martinez asks Feds to reject horse slaughter plant

Governor Susana Martinez of New Mexico

The Associated Press reports: [Governor Susana] Martinez said Friday she plans to send a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking it not to approve a Roswell meat company’s request for inspections that would allow it to operate. Valley Meat Co. has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its 7,300-square-foot… Continue reading NM Governor Susana Martinez asks Feds to reject horse slaughter plant