COMMUNITY News: 

Española Humane is expanding access to lifesaving care in a new way—by going big. In a new partnership with The Horse Shelter, Española Humane will offer free drive-through vaccines for horses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at its new Animal Clinic, at 2126 El Llano Road, just north of Española High School and across from the Ohkay Owingeh airport.

The event marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to serve animals across Northern New Mexico—both large and small—by removing barriers to care and reaching more families where they are.

“This partnership allows us to extend our mission in a meaningful new direction,” said Española Humane Executive Director Kate Baldwin. “We’ve long worked to make veterinary care accessible for dogs and cats. Now, with The Horse Shelter, we’re able to do the same for horses—meeting a real need in our community.”

The drive-through format, a model Española Humane has successfully used for high-volume dog and cat vaccine clinics, will allow horse owners to access care quickly and safely. All horses must be halter-trained, in trailers, and safely handleable to participate.

“This is about access,” Baldwin added. “Whether an animal has paws or hooves, they deserve the care they need to live healthy lives. Together, we’re making that easier for the people who love them.”

The event builds on Española Humane’s long-standing commitment to free and low-cost services, now expanded through its new clinic and strengthened through community partnerships.

Organizers say this is just the beginning.

“By working together, we can bring more resources, more care, and more compassion to the communities we serve,” Baldwin said.

For more information about the event and other services, visit espanolahumane.org.