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Horse Slaughterhouse To Sue AG For Slander

A spokesman for New Mexico Attorney General Gary King says a threatened lawsuit by a company that wants to open a horse slaughterhouse in Roswell is an attempt at intimidation.

Spokesman Phil Sisneros says King has taken "a very strong stance" against horse slaughter.

Valley Meat Co. attorney Blair Dunn Monday sent letters to the state risk management division, giving the required 30-day notice of its planned legal filing.

King has filed a lawsuit that has blocked Valley's planned opening this month, alleging the horse slaughter plant would violate state environmental and food safety laws.

Dunn contends the state lacks jurisdiction over the federally regulated plant.

He says King is conspiring with animal protection groups to block a lawful business with a frivolous lawsuit to further his gubernatorial bid.