Lobos of the Southwest – mexicanwolves.org

Conservationists celebrate lobo pup fostering successes but sound the alarm about genetic crisis and lack of wolf family releases

03 Jun 2025

Advocates are wishing the best for the 17 endangered Mexican gray wolf pups fostered into wild dens this Spring, but they are raising alarms about the ongoing genetic crisis and management policies that hinder the recovery of this rare southwestern native wolf.

Conservation Groups Condemn Removal of Mexican Gray Wolves from SE Arizona

28 May 2025

Conservation groups condemned the USFWS and the AGFD’s decision to remove two Mexican gray wolves, known as Llave and Wonder, and their two new puppies from their den site in southeastern Arizona. These wolves were removed following months of inflated depredation reporting, anti-wolf fear mongering, and very few efforts by livestock ranchers to coexist with this native endangered species.

Government Kills Another Endangered Mexican Wolf at the Behest of the Livestock Industry

28 Apr 2025

The government has once again killed a rare endangered lobo, a five-year old wild born Mexican gray wolf (AM2764) named Viento. He was the breeding male of a family of wolves that includes at least three young wolves and potentially a litter of new puppies this spring.

Government Accidentally Kills Mother Mexican Wolf in Arizona

21 Apr 2025

Conservationists are mourning the death of mother Mexican gray wolf Asiza of the Bear Canyon pack. She was mistakenly killed by the government, and a thorough investigation of the incident is needed.

Conservationists, residents urge facts, not fairytales, in Catron County emergency meeting

02 Apr 2025

Conservationists and Catron County residents are calling out a plan by the Catron County Board of County Commissioners to declare a “state of emergency” due to wolves in the County. There is no incident in recorded history of a Mexican wolf attacking or injuring a human.

Wandering Wolf Ella Found Deceased in New Mexico

31 Mar 2025

The Mexican gray wolf Ella, who just last week was located north of I-40 near Mount Taylor in NM, was found dead on March 30, 2025. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has indicated that the cause of Ella’s death is under investigation. We’re deeply saddened that her journey has come to an end. Her roaming will continue to teach us about where Mexican gray wolves choose to be.

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