New mexico lgbtq rights

New Mexico Human Rights Act

By enacting the New Mexico Human Rights Act (NMHRA), NMSA 1978, § 28-1-1 to -13 (1969, as amended through 2007), the Legislature has made the policy decision to prohibit public accommodations from discriminating against people based on their sexual orientation."  Elane Photography, LLC v. Willock, 2013-NMSC-040, 309 P.3d 53, 58

In Elane Photography, LLC v. Willock, the New Mexico Supreme Court held that a photography company could not discriminate against identical sex couples and must provide them service, regardless of their personal religious views.


NMSA 1978 § 28-1-7

Current with emergency legislation through chapter 137 of the 1st Regular Session, 53rd Legislature.  Who/What does The Act Protect?

  • Race
  • Age
  • Religion
  • Color
  • National origin
  • Ancestry
  • Sex
  • Physical or mental handicap
  • Serious medical condition
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity

If you demand more information, or feel you've been discriminated against please contact the Recent Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.

  • Fresh Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

    Information on workforce development, employment and training resources

    new mexico lgbtq rights

    New Mexico

    Our state pages enable you to find local programs, events, news, and discover any local steering committees to join. You can use our databases to learn more about the equality issues or protections in your declare, municipality, or employer.
    Find out what you can do to take deed today.

    Without comprehensive equal rights legislation at the federal level, LGBTQ+ people are subject to an erratic patchwork of legal protections in their states and local communities. This leaves millions of our most marginalized people at chance of potential discrimination at work and in their daily lives.

    That’s why The Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBTQ+ equality alongside lawmakers at the local and state levels across the country. Find out what HRC is doing in New Mexico and how you can assist secure equal rights for all of its Queer citizens.

    Local Programs

    Free Lyft Rides in Albuquerque!

    HRC’s Trans Justice Initiative is partnering with Lyft to offer more than $20K in free Lyft rides for trans and genderqueer communities. Rides will cover job opportunities, medical appointments and more. Individuals can request ride codes through our leading partners in Albuquer

    LGBTQ+ Rights

    For decades, the ACLU of Fresh Mexico has been at the forefront of protecting the rights of queer woman, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) people in our mention. Our work includes fighting for equitable treatment by the government; protecting Homosexual people from discrimination in jobs, schools, housing, and universal accommodations; and operational for equal rights for same-sex couples and their families.

    In 2013, the ACLU of New Mexico filed Griego v. Oliver on behalf of five queer couples, asking the courts to affirm that the Recent Mexico State Constitution does not prohibit gay and queer woman couples from marrying. In December of that same year, the New Mexico State Supreme Court heard Griego v. Oliver and commanded that same-sex couples could legally wedding in New Mexico, making New Mexico the 17th express with full marriage equality.

    The ACLU of New Mexico continues fighting for the rights of Gay people beyond marriage, and remains dedicated to fighting discrimination and ensuring impartial treatment for all.

    Источник: https://www.aclu-nm.org/en/issues/lgbt-rights

    LGBTQ Collaborative

    The LGBTQ Collaborative is an employee resource team within the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The group supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer employees, patients, families, friends and allies.

    LGBTQ Collaborative is open to the entire UNM Health System. We work together to create a secure, supportive environment focused on the health and well-being of communities we serve.

    At UNM Health:

    • You have the right to the concern you need regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. See your patient bill of rights at UNM Hospital and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC).
    • The UNM Hospital visitor guide prohibits visitor restrictions based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
    • The SRMC visitor guidelines support your right as a patient to define family for yourself and to welcome loved ones 24/7 as your “partners in care.”
    • Our employment nondiscrimination policy includes the terms “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
    • Staff receive Healthcare Equality Index-approved training in LGBTQ patient-centered care.
    • Our corporation has a new HR Guideline that protects ou

      Know Your LGBTQ+ Rights

      Thanks to decades of organizing by LGBTQ+ communities, organizations, and allies, New Mexico is currently considered one of the most protected states for LGBTQ+ individuals in the country, with robust anti-discrimination laws and policies in place.

      In New Mexico... 

      • You have the right to seek health care to affirm your gender identity. 
      • You have the right to make your own confidential decisions about sexual and reproductive health care, including the right to procure tested or treated for STIs.
      • NO public accommodation, including publicly funded organizations (for example, a school, homeless shelter, or health center) can discriminate against you based on your gender identity, sex or sexual orientation. 
      • NO public body, enjoy a school or town council, can discriminate against you for accessing or seeking gender-affirming care or reproductive health care.
      • Conversion therapy for minors is prohibited in New Mexico.
      • Your right to marry is protected federally and by the state.

      In Public: 

      In New Mexico, our Human Rights Operate prohibits any public accommodation (like a grocery store or hotel) or any entity that receives widespread funding (for example, publi