Bill banning coyote-killing contests passes first Senate hurdle

SANTA FE — A renewed attempt to ban coyote-killing contests in New Mexico cleared its first Senate committee today, despite vociferous opposition from ranchers. The proposal, Senate Bill 268, was touted by supporters who described coyote-killing contests as a “barbaric” blood sport. They described the aftermath of a 2014 contest in which nearly 40 coyote […]