Animal Protection of New Mexico News:

Mora County — Between June 13 and June 14, 2020, two horses were shot in the Monte Aplanado area of Mora County.

Joseph, an Appaloosa gelding, died in the immediate area of the shooting. Stormy Patty, a Red Road mare, survived a nonleathal wound and is being treated. These horses were running in an area known as Laguna Alta, as they did regularly.

The New Mexico Livestock Board has no suspects and is investigating this as a case of felony animal cruelty.

“Whoever shot these horses poses a danger to the people and animals of the community,” NMLB Regional Supervisor Matthew Romero said. “We are asking for tips from the public to identify whoever is responsible for this cruel and senseless act.”

Information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible will be rewarded up to $4,500. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call Animal Protection of New Mexico’s Animal Cruelty Hotline: 877.548.6263. Callers may remain anonymous.