NM: Civil Rights
Thursday, March 28, 2024
NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates
After 30 years of championing the rights of LGBTQ+ people, Equality New Mexico has its finger on the pulse of supportive legislation and has made its …
NM restores Council on Missing, Murdered Indigenous People after protests
New Mexico has more missing Indigenous people than any other state, so the announcement that a disbanded investigative committee will be restored is …
Amid Legal Challenges, NM Governor Enacts Gun Restrictions
One day after New Mexico Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham announced a ban on the public carry of guns in and around Albuquerque, a pro-gun group is suing…
DACA Weighs on Some During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
Racism and discrimination act as stressors to increase mental health vulnerability, according to experts, especially for BIPOC individuals; Black…
NM Touts Prominent Advances in LGBTQ Rights During 'Pride Month'
New laws offering greater protections for New Mexico's LGBTQ+ community are taking effect in the coming days as diversity is celebrated during June's …
SCOTUS Adoption Ruling Delivers Win for Tribal Sovereignty
Native Americans, tribal leaders and other supporters of last week's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding adoption say it affirms their …
Planning for a Good Death: 'National Healthcare Decisions Day' is April 16
Coincidence or not, the day set aside to get "end-of-life" affairs in order always falls on either side of the day taxes are due to the federal …
NM Approves Expansion of LGBTQ+ Rights, Reproductive Protections
New Mexico's LGBTQ community will soon have additional protections after existing language in state law was updated by the Legislature. Sen…
NM Legislation Would Boost Protections for LGBTQ Students, Others
Legislation to close a loophole that potentially allows discrimination against LGBTQ New Mexicans will be debated by the State Legislature this sessio…
Equality NM Celebrates 30 Years of Transformation for LGBTQ+ Community
Equality New Mexico will advocate for new LGBTQ protections during this year's legislative session as it celebrates 30 years as a leading advocacy org…
NM's LGBTQ Advocates Await Final Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
New Mexico's LGBTQ community is celebrating passage of the "Respect for Marriage Act" by the U.S. Senate - but also surprised it came about so …
Many Fear LGBTQ+ Rights Are On the Midterm Ballot
In the past few years, the LGBTQ community has watched hard-won rights erode, and many fear the worst is yet to come, based on the outcome of the …