State would fund horse care and herd management in Cibola County

The state would provide $300,000 for horse care and management in the covered area. The funding would cover free-roaming and domestic horses on tribal land in Cibola County. The money would go through the Department of Finance and Administration to the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments. The money would be available to spend in fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

The council could use the money for herd planning, fertility control, humane relocation, and veterinary clinics. These activities would cover free-roaming and domestic horses on tribal land in Cibola County. The relocation would cover up to 60 excess free-roaming horses. Clinics could treat domestic horses, including through gelding and vaccinations. These activities would be funded during fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

Any unspent money would return to the general fund. This applies to any unspent balance of the $300,000 appropriation. The balance would revert at the end of fiscal year 2029.