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31 Oct

Posted at 13:43h in News from NMVMA
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Volunteering and getting involved in organized veterinary medicine is one of the most impactful ways you can support the profession and mentor the next generation. Whether you're ready to lead or just want to lend a hand, your engagement at any level makes a difference. Consider the opportunities below and help spread the word! Make an Impact: Volunteer with NMVMA! Passionate about advancing veterinary medicine in New Mexico? Here’s your chance! NMVMA is looking for dedicated members like you to help drive change and support our community. Whether you envision a leadership...

31 Oct

Posted at 12:53h in News from NMVMA
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The Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS) celebrated an outstanding year in 2024, and there was no better backdrop for this year’s achievements than the vibrant city of Fort Worth, Texas. Known for its rich culture, historic charm, and growing urban landscape, Fort Worth proved to be the perfect setting for SWVS. The city welcomed nearly 5,000 veterinary professionals, students, and industry representatives, all drawn together by a shared commitment to advancing veterinary medicine and practice management. This year’s SWVS attracted 4,975 attendees, showing an increase from 4,904 in 2023, and reaffirming Fort...

31 Oct

Posted at 12:45h in Uncategorized
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Thank you to everyone who attended our NMVMA Town Hall on October 17th! It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect and discuss important updates impacting our veterinary community.   Highlights of the Meeting: NMVMA Overview and Purpose President Adena Robertson, DVM, welcomed attendees, reaffirming NMVMA’s mission to promote veterinary medicine, quality animal care, and professional growth for New Mexico veterinarians. Legislative Affairs and Advocacy Jason Thompson, NMVMA’s lobbyist, and Dr. Ashley Morgan from AVMA shared legislative updates, emphasizing recruitment challenges, practice health, and the need for veterinarian advocacy. Dr. Manuel Garcia encouraged members to engage in...

31 Oct

Posted at 11:43h in News from NMVMA
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 The New Mexico VMA is excited to unveil its new Strategic Plan for 2024-2028! This blueprint is our commitment to advancing the veterinary profession across New Mexico, enhancing member engagement, and ensuring a sustainable future for our organization. But here’s the key—our success depends on the power of our incredible community. We need you to help us bring this vision to life! Here’s a Glimpse at What’s in Store: Strengthened Structure & Governance: We’re building a resilient framework that emphasizes advocacy and thoughtful leadership succession. Boosted Membership & Community Engagement: We aim to increase membership by...

22 Nov

Posted at 14:42h in General News
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USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in backyard flock in San Juan County ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock in San Juan County, New Mexico. Samples from the flock have been tested by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s (NMDA) Veterinarian Diagnostic Services (VDS) Division in Albuquerque, as well as the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. Thirteen of 14 chickens from the flock have...

02 Feb

Posted at 16:37h in Advocacy
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Legislation that the NMVMA is monitoring: Click the bill number for more information, such as bill introduction and committee assignments. HB 47 Rural Health Care Project Revolving Fund Relating to health; authorizing the New Mexico Finance Authority to make rural health care project loans; establishing terms for rural health care project loans; creating the rural health care project revolving fund; providing powers and duties; requiring reports; making an appropriation. HB 82 Student Loan Bill of Rights Act Relating to financial institutions; enacting the Student Loan Bill of Rights Act; providing for a student loan service's license;...

17 Feb

Posted at 13:00h in Advocacy
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Legislation that the NMVMA is monitoring: HB 33 LIVESTOCK BOARD MEAT INSPECTIONS House Bill 33 (HB 33) authorizes the New Mexico Livestock Board to conduct meat inspections to ensure the safety and quality of meat for human consumption Click here for more information ________________________________________ HB 121 MEAT PROCESSING AND MARKETING PROGRAM House Bill 121 (HB 121) appropriates one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for a statewide meat processing and marketing program. Relationship: HB 121 duplicates SB 173 and relates to HM 1. Click here for more information _______________________________________ HJR 5 RIGHT TO HUNT<...

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