State ex rel. Collier v. New Mexico Livestock Board

OPINION

WECHSLER, Judge.

{1} Petitioner Greg Collier appeals the district court’s order granting Respondents’ motion to dismiss his petition for mandamus, alternative writ of mandamus, and complaint for declaratory relief (the petition). In the petition, Collier sought to compel the New Mexico Livestock Board to hold a hearing pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 30-18-1 (J) (2007). This statute requires the Livestock Board to hold a hearing when a “dispute” arises regarding whether a criminal defendant charged with any offense involving cruelty to an animal also fits within one of the separate…