New mexico lgbtq

New Mexico

Our state pages allow 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.
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Without comprehensive equal rights legislation at the federal level, LGBTQ+ people are subject to an inconsistent 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 land. Find out what HRC is doing in New Mexico and how you can help secure equal rights for all of its LGBTQ+ citizens.

Local Programs

Free Lyft Rides in Albuquerque!

HRC’s Trans Justice Initiative is partnering with Lyft to propose more than $20K in free Lyft rides for trans and non-binary communities. Rides will cover job opportunities, medic

Albuquerque Area Resources

PFLAG Albuquerque
PFLAG is a national organization that promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, as well as their families and friends. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is fit and respectful of human diversity. The Albuquerque chapter of PFLAG meets the third Tuesday of every month from pm at the First Congregational Church, Lomas Blvd NE, on the corner of Lomas and Girard.

Agora Crisis Center
The Agora Crisis Center provides trained peer counselors available over the phone to provide compassionate, non-judgmental listening for anything you want to discuss. Agora also provides a supportive referral service of agencies and individuals around New Mexico.

Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico
The Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico is being established in order to provide support, education, information, and assistance to the transgender population in the verb of New Mexico and their families and love

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 land, with robust anti-discrimination laws and policies in place.

In Modern Mexico 

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

In Public: 

In Adj Mexico, our Human Rights Act prohibits any public accommodati

NM Genders and Sexualities Alliance Network
 

YOUTH EVENTS

Our overnight and day-long events build resiliency and leadership skills. These include youth-led training on identity, social justice/oppression, healthy relationships, political and advocacy education, social networking, and peer helping skills.

SUPPORT GROUPS

We keep two, bi-monthly virtual support groups for youth and for adults. These groups provide participants with community and peer support, navigation to  services and education on LGBTQ+ history and culture.

GSA CLUB SUPPORT

We support GSA Clubs through in-person visits, providing resources and offering assistance to clubs on topics from starting a GSA, to meeting topics, and how to hold your GSA to the next level.

COMMUNITY AND FAMILY TRAINING

We provide training for school staff, counselors, and community members on how to be supportive and inclusive of LGBTQ+ youth.

THERAPY AND CASE NAVIGATION SERVICES

We provide outpatient therapy and case navigation to LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages.