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A measure to return three tracts of land from the former Albuquerque Indian School campus to a trust for New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos passed the U.S. House this week and advanced to its first U.S. Senate Committee.

U.S. House passes Albuquerque Indian School Act • Source New Mexico A measure to return three tracts from the former Albuquerque Indian School campus to a trust for New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos passed the U.S. House

The problem of feral cattle — or previously domestic herds that have returned to a wild state — has been a longstanding concern in the Gila, prompting outcry over animal welfare, endangered species and land use.

Federal appeals court dismisses NM Cattle Growers’ lawsuit over sniping feral cattle in the Gila • Source New Mexico A federal appeals court dismissed an appeal by New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association federal shooting of feral cattle in the Gila wilderness.

A confirmed case of New World screwworm in South Texas threatens New Mexico livestock and wildlife, officials said.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) said the parasitic fly in a 3-week old calf in La Pryor, Texas, which is about 500 miles from the New Mexico state line, poses “a major risk to cattle operations in New Mexico and if spread, could wreak havoc on domestic beef prices.”

New Mexico officials urge federal action after confirmed New World Screwworm case in Texas • Source New Mexico New Mexico officials called on federal officials to protect the state’s livestock and wildlife following a Texas New World screwworm case.

Less than a day after her decisive victory in New Mexico’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, Deb Haaland said her focus remains on winning the Nov. 3 election to replace fellow Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is termed-out as the state’s top executive.

Democratic New Mexico nominee Haaland looks ahead to November race for governor • Source New Mexico A day after her decisive victory in New Mexico’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, Deb Haaland said she is set on winning the Nov. 3 election.