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Posted 11-02-2000


2000 NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE FOR THE ANIMALS AND MILAGRO AWARDS

Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc. (APNM) P.O. Box 11395, Albuquerque, N.M. 87192
(505)-265-2322; fax: (505)-265-2488 e-mail: apnm@apnm.org website: www.apnm.org

For Immediate Release, 10/20/00 Contact: Suzanne Jamison, 505-536-9339 or sznjmsn@gilanet.com

2000 NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE FOR THE ANIMALS AND MILAGRO AWARDS Organizing the Grassroots to Affect Public Policy SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, HOTEL SANTA FE Visit www.apnm.org or e-mail info@apnm.org.

"Organizing the Grassroots to Affect Public Policy" is the theme for the 2000 New Mexico Conference for the Animals on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Presented by Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc. (APNM), the conference is a unique opportunity to learn from national and state-wide animal rights activists and to network with New Mexico organizations.

This year, the conference concludes with the Milagro Awards Dinner and Ceremony, recognizing nine individuals, animals, and businesses for advocacy, courage, community service, and education promoting the compassionate treatment of animals in New Mexico.

Conference activities help people acquire skills to be effective advocates on many levels, from their circle of friends to the halls of Congress. Morning sessions deal with how to stop animal abuse by changing public policy, working effectively with the media, and passing state and federal laws. Afternoon workshops include topics such as homeless animals, anti-vivisection campaigns, evacuation plans for animals in public emergencies, ranching and grazing, animal collectors, and the correlation between violence against women and animal abuse.

Featured speakers from national organizations are Tracy Reiman, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals; Suzanne Roy, In Defense of Animals; Kenneth Shapiro, Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals; and Julie Urbanik, Feminists for Animal Rights. Speakers from New Mexico include many APNM staff experts as well as Renée Blake, Media IQ; Dr. Paul Ettestad, State Public Health Veterinarian; Kate Rindy, Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society; A. J. Salazar, Assistant District Attorney; and Pat Wolff, New West Research.

Keynote speaker for the Milagro Awards ceremony is Kim Stallwood, executive director of Animal Rights Network and editor of Animals¹ Agenda magazine. New Mexico notables will present hand-made medallions to winners in eight categories: Advocacy, Animal Courage, Direct Animal Services, Humane Education, Media, Youth, the APNM Executive Director¹s Award for Distinguished Achievement, and the APNM Board of Director¹s Award for lifelong commitment to animal rights.

Registration received by November 13 is $65 for day conference only (includes breakfast and lunch); $110 for the conference and dinner; and $50 for the Awards Dinner only. After November 13, registration is $75 for the day and $120 for the conference and dinner. All meals are vegan. Early registration is recommended.

For a complete schedule and registration form, visit www.apnm.org, contact APNM at 505-265-2322, e-mail info@apnm.org, or write PO Box 11395, Albuquerque, NM 87192. Animal Protection of New Mexico is a tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to advocate the rights of all animals by affecting systemic change which results in their humane treatment. Activities include advocacy, public education, legislative action, resource and referral services, and coordinating New Mexico campaigns with other groups. ******************

Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc. (APNM) P.O. Box 11395, Albuquerque, N.M. 87192 (505)-265-2322; fax: (505)-265-2488 e-mail: apnm@apnm.org website: www.apnm.org Contact: Suzanne Jamison, 505-536-9339 or sznjmsn@gilanet.com

2000 NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE FOR THE ANIMALS & MILAGRO AWARDS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2000 Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, New Mexico sponsored by Animal Protection of New Mexico, Inc. (APNM)

Organizing the Grassroots to Affect Public Policy

8:15 am ­ 8:30 am Welcome, Lisa Jennings, Executive Director, APNM,
Kiva Room

SKILLS WORKSHOPS

8:30 am ­10:00 am

… Challenging Animal Abuse/Changing Public Policy, Michele Rokke, APNM … Using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to Help Animals, Harriette Roller, APNM; Richard Mietz, APNM attorney

10:15 am ­ 12:30 pm

… Working to Pass State and Federal Laws, Lisa Jennings, APNM (10:15 am ­ 11:45 am) … Working with the Media, Tracy Reiman, People for the Ethical Treatment of

Animals (PETA); Renée Blake, Media IQ; Bill Hutchinson, Santa Fe Reporter

(10:15 am ­ 12:30 pm)

ISSUES WORKSHOPS

1:30 pm ­ 3:00 pm

o A. No More Homeless Pets Coalition, Helga Schimkat, APNM, and other coalition members o B. Emergency and Evacuation Planning: A New Mexico Model, Laura Banks, Bernalillo County Animal Control and Protection; Dr. Paul Ettestad, New Mexico Public Health Veterinarian; Kate Rindy, Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society o C. Anti-Vivisection Campaigns: The Coulston Foundation Case History, Suzanne Roy, In Defense of Animals; Harriette Roller and Marsha Larsen, APNM o D. Feral Cats, Sarah Moreland and Vicki Williams, New Mexico Animal Friends o E. Cockfighting, Lisa Jennings, APNM

3:30 pm ­ 5:00 pm

… A. Violence Against Women and Animals, a slide show, Julie Urbanik, Feminists for Animal Rights … B. Welfare Ranching: How the Livestock Industry Hurts Animals and the Planet at Your Expense, Pat Wolff, New West Research … C. Video presentation of the film, The Witness, winner, Best Documentary, Canyonlands Film Festival; facilitated by Michele Rokke and Laticia Niemi, APNM … D. Animal Collectors, Kenneth Shapiro, Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals; A. J. Salazar, Assistant District Attorney, First Judicial District

Milagro Awards Dinner

7:00 pm ­ 7:15 pm Keynote Remarks Kim Stallwood, Executive Director, Animal Rights Network; Editor, Animals¹ Agenda magazine 7:15 pm ­ 8:30 pm Milagro Awards, Kiva Room

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