Back in the day when New Mexico was becoming civilized and transformed from a territory to a state, the wise ranchers eradicated the wolf to protect their sheep, calves, and other livestock. Now, we are so much smarter in our modern thinking that we have reintroduced the wolf back into these areas where you are not allowed to protect your livestock from the wolves. If you harm one in any way, you will find yourself in Federal prison.
I think the wolf is a beautiful and intelligent animal and has a place in the wild. But maybe not so near our communities and ranches.
ps. However, after much thought, reintroducing the grizzly bear into the mainstream media, talk jocks and think tanks might be a wise use of natural resources.
~Nanci~