The Department of Agriculture released an RFP yesterday that would transfer ownership of the Virginia Range Herd to a private group. The RFP can be seen at the end of this article. This fate of the herd has provoked passionate discussions on both sides of the fence. In October 2017, …
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Dear Governor Sandoval, In light of the recent proposal by the Nevada Department of Agriculture to let an RFP for a private 501(c)3 to take ownership of our Virginia Range Horse herd, we are imploring you to stop this action immediately. The herd, which is arguably the largest contiguous herd …
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The good people at the Silverland Inn & Suites are raising funds to help protect the Virginia Range Wild Horse Herd. The event includes a Catered Pig Roast Buffet provided by the always food artists from the Cider Factory and a dip in the pool (inside, of course). Live Music …
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NEVADA WILD HORSE ADVOCATES TO DELIVER 300,000 PETITION SIGNATURES URGING REP. AMODEI TO OPPOSE KILLING AMERICA’S WILD HORSES RENO, NEVADA (August 21, 2017) – Continuing to urge Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei to oppose the wholesale destruction of tens of thousands of wild horses and burros in holding facilities and on the range, …
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As I read this press release from VRWPA’s President Bob Macarrio, I think about the role of BLM and the Department of Interior. Talking to local Nevadans I hear mixed opinions about the notion of Nevada’s taking control of BLM and creating the NBLM. Most folks opposed suggest that the …
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