On June 19, 2026, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed SB 1280, protecting a critical aspect of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program. This bill would have legally barred the Arizona Fish & Game Commission from transporting Mexican gray wolf pups into the state.
Endemic to the deserts of Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, the Sonoran pronghorn is a species of high conservation concern. Protecting them requires an integrative, adaptive approach that addresses climate conditions.
Lobo Week 2026 (March 22-29) raises awareness and advocacy for the endangered Mexican gray wolf, or lobo. The U.S. Mexican gray wolf population has grown to 319 wolves across Arizona and New Mexico, but low genetic diversity, illegal killing, and political boundaries continue to threaten their survival.