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See All Events | Add Your Own Event UK: House of Lords Debates Marriage Equality Again Posted On Jun 17th, 2013 New Jersey, USA: 59% Support Marriage Equality Posted On Jun 17th, 2013 Arizona, USA: Group Launches Campaign to Put Marriage Equality Before Voters in 2014 Posted On Jun 17th, 2013 Matt Baume's Marriage News Watch 6/17/13 Posted On Jun 17th, 2013 South Australia: Upper House to Consider Marriage Equality Motion Posted On Jun 17th, 2013 More Marriage Equality News from Gayapolis.com New Mexico Governor Martinez Happy AG Won't Issue Opinion on Marriage Equality Jun 8th, 2013 After New Mexico Attorney General Gary King declined to issue an opinion on whether marriage equality was legal in the state, Governor Susana Martinez praised his decision. LGBTQ Nation reports: Gov. Susana Martinez says Attorney General Gary King was right in not issuing a formal opinion on whether same-sex marriage is legal in New Mexico and her office... read_more New Mexico AG Advises Counties Not to Issue Same Sex Marriage Licenses; Gay Couple Files Suit Jun 6th, 2013 The New Mexico Attorney General declined to issue a formal opinion on marriage equality, but he did offer some advice. LGBTQ Nation reports: Attorney General Gary King said Thursday he cannot issue an opinion on whether same-sex marriage is legal in New Mexico because there are lawsuits pending. King was asked earlier this year to issue a nonbinding... read_more New Mexico Attorney General to Release Marriage Equality Opinion Today Jun 6th, 2013 New Mexico might be moving toward marriage equality this morning. The Santa Fe New mexican explains: State Attorney General Gary King apparently will weigh in on the issue of same-sex marriage rights in New Mexico on Thursday morning. King declined Wednesday to say what his position will be, but said he plans a "press availability" in Albuquerque, months... read_more Transgender Rights Updates - Transgender Graduate; Military Acknowledges Former Transgender Soldier May 16th, 2013 Two new stories about transgender rights coming across the wires: NEW MEXICO CATHOLIC SCHOOL TELLS TRANSGENDER TEEN HE MUST DRESS LIKE A GIRL FOR GRADUATION A transgender teen in Albuquerque has run afoul of the Catholic Church's lack of understanding of trans issues. LGBTQ Naton reports: A transgender student at a Catholic high school in Albuquerque, N.M., says he is... read_more New Mexico Clergy Push for Marriage Equality May 8th, 2013 Religious leaders in marriage equality are endorsing marriage equality. The New Mexican reports: Nearly 100 religious leaders in New Mexico released a statement of support for marriage equality Tuesday in conjunction with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and Equality New Mexico. The signatories include both active and retired faith leaders from around the state,... read_more Santa Fe Says Yes to Marriage Equality Apr 25th, 2013 Gay Star News reports: New Mexico capital Santa Fe voted in favor of same-sex marriage last night (24 April). Over an hour of discussion, five city councilors voted for equal marriage, one voted against, and two abstained. While the passage of the resolution does not change the law, supporters are saying this is the first step towards marriage equality... read_more Lesbian Couples Sue in New Mexico Court for Marriage Equality Apr 18th, 2013 Two lesbian couples in New Mexico are suing the state for marriage equality. Bloomberg reports: When a New Mexico county clerk began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2004, Mary Houdek and her longtime partner Norma Vasquez were the first in line. The women, among 64 same-sex couples allowed to wed in Sandoval County before commissioners sued to... read_more New Mexico's Governor Martinez Vetoes Bill That Would Help Same Sex Partners of Service Members Apr 8th, 2013 They never miss an opportunity to point out how gay and lesbian couples are inferior to straight ones, do they? LGBTQ Nation reports on a bill vetoed by New Mexico's Governor Martinez (R): The legislature sent Martinez two versions of the same bill, HB180 and SB258, making it easier for the state to help our active duty and... read_more More Details on the New Mexico Marriage Equality Lawsuit Mar 21st, 2013 Earlier today, the ACLU announced its intention to sue for marriage equality in New Mexico. The Dallas Voice has more details about the couples involved: The couples are Miriam Rand, 63, and Ona Porter, 66; and Rose Griego, 47, and... read_more ACLU to Sue New Mexico for Marriage Equality Mar 21st, 2013 Hot on the heels of Santa Fay Mayor David Cross throwing open city hall doors for gay and lesbian weddings, the ACLU is set to sue for marriage equality in court. LGBTQ Nation reports: The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico is set announce a major lawsuit on same-sex marriage in the state. The group... read_more Santa Fe Mayor Declares City Open for Same Sex Weddings Mar 19th, 2013 Following in the footsteps of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2004, the Mayor of Santa Fe, David Cross, declared gay marriage legal in the city. SDGLN reports: At a news conference today, Mayor David Coss and Councilor Patti Bushee were joined by City Attorney Geno Zamora to release a legal memo by Zamora outlining the case that... read_more New Mexico Supreme Court Hears Case of Photographer Who Refused to Work With Gay Couple Mar 11th, 2013 The New Mexico Supreme Court is hearing the case of a photographer who was sued for refusing to photograph a lesbian couple's wedding. LGBTQ Nation reports: In a case that tests anti-discrimination protection for gays, a religious rights group told the New Mexico Supreme Court on Monday that a photographer who declined to shoot the commitment ceremony of... read_more New Mexico: Two Democrats Help Kill Marriage Equality Bill in House Committee Feb 22nd, 2013 Sickening. Why are people like this still a part of the Democratic Party? In a 7-4 vote, two democrats joined republicans to kill a bill that would have put marriage equality on the NM ballot. Joe.My.God reports: By a vote of 7-4, today a Democratic-majority New Mexico House subcommittee killed a bill that would have placed... read_more New Mexico, USA: House Committee Advances Marriage Equality Bill Feb 1st, 2013 If successful, the bill would be placed before New Mexico voters in a 2014 referendum, Think Progress reports: The New Mexico House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee voted 3-2 on Thursday to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow same-sex couples to marry. If it successfully passes both the House and Senate, it would be placed on the... read_more New Mexico, USA: Proposals For, Against Marriage Equality Introduced in State House Jan 23rd, 2013 Dueling proposals to define marriage in New Mexico's Constitution have hit the Roundhouse, promising new debate on a familiar subject. A proposal introduced by Rep. Brian Egolf, D-Santa Fe, calls for the Constitution to be amended to allow for gay marriage, which would add New Mexico to a growing list of states that issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. ... Meanwhile, House Republicans... read_more New Mexico State Rep Egolf (D) Calls for Marriage Equality Referendum Jan 20th, 2013 New Mexico state Rep. Brian Egolf, a Democrat from Santa Fe, has introduced a resolution which would let the voters decide on gay marriage. "It's time to recognize all the families in New Mexico who are headed by same-sex couples," Egolf is quoted as saying by Roundhouse Roundup:The Blog. While both chambers of the New Mexico Legislature are controlled by Democrats, past... read_more

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At Purple Unions, we take marriage equality seriously. As a gay couple who have been together since 1992, we know that gay and lesbian couples can and do form long-term, stable, supportive relationships, and we believe the institution of marriage and all the responsabilities and benefits that come with it should be opened up to committed gay and lesbian couples everywhere. To this end, we created Purple Unions as a place where gay and lesbian couples can find gay friendly wedding vendors to help them plan their perfect wedding day. New Mexico currently has no legal recognition for gay and lesbian couples, but the state also does not have a gay marriage ban. The state does allow adoption by gay and lesbian couples. We hope that you find these resources useful, and that you'll join us in the fight for marriage equality! --Scott & Mark, Purple Unions