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Animal Protection of New Mexico (APNM) offers a warm New Year’s welcome to Daniel Abram, APNM’s new Deputy Director! Daniel comes to APNM with a strong history of animal protection and advocacy. His passion for animals was forged during his upbringing on a small farm in the Midwest and was solidified in East Africa where he studied wildlife management and created a field manual for the professional photography of birds. After college Daniel went on to run Talking Talons Youth Leadership, a New Mexico non-profit youth development organization that connects children with live, injured, non-releasable birds of prey and bats. After his twelve year tenure with that organization, Daniel moved on to become the Clerk, Treasurer and Manager for the Village of Tijeras. Daniel’s experience in non-profit and government management offered a perfect fit to the new position of Deputy Director at APNM.
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“I had known of the important work that APNM does for many years, largely through their strong media presence. When I discovered that the organization had opened a new administrative position, I knew I was being called back to my life mission of serving and protecting the voiceless among us: Our animal brothers and sisters. What I did not know was the breadth of APNM’s work. I must say, the first few weeks of my employment have taken my breath away: I’m overwhelmed by the impact APNM has on the animal community. For example:
- I knew that APNM looked into reports of animal cruelty, but I had no idea they staffed an Animal Cruelty Hotline which makes referrals to law enforcement and other agencies, and that they have worked with the Office of the Attorney General to create an Animal Cruelty Task Force to investigate some of the worst abuses.
- I personally have rescued many an abused dog or cat, but now I have the opportunity to work for an organization that, along with others, provides input to the Animal Sheltering Board about best practices for humane standards of shelter care.
- Several years ago I rescued a horse who used to stare at me over a barbed wire fence as I drove to work. He was a black skeleton, barely with us. After his gelding, I watched him transform into a vibrant, powerful force of nature. Now I serve an organization that provides services to forgotten horses like him all over the state!
- I used to spend many hours of each day caring for and rehabilitating injured wildlife. Every creature that came to me was precious and each came with a story that would make my heart heavy. Though I miss the ability to nurture these souls with my own hands, I am heartened to know that I serve an organization that promotes people’s coexistence with the rarest of our local New Mexico fauna, such as beavers and cougars.
These are just a few ways in which APNM has captured my attention. There are many more. I am excited to be a part of this effective organization. To you, the constituent, the follower of animal issues, the animal advocate: Rest assured that this is an organization that does not waste. Every shred of every resource that APNM receives goes to the benefit of the animals in need across our state. Keep this in mind as APNM launches into a new year and a new set of challenges for all animals. APNM’s 2011 Initiatives reflect our response to the urgent needs of New Mexico’s animals.
I look forward to meeting and engaging with you on these issues that matter to all of us and especially to the animals. Happy New Year to you and “All creatures great and small!”
Sincerely,
Daniel Abram
Deputy Director
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