NM Domestic Partnership Rights

In New Mexico, House Bill 9 is coming up for a vote in the full chamber either today or tomorrow. Passage would go a long way to giving gays and lesbians the same legal protections as marriage via so-called domestic partnership rights. I encourage all New Mexicans to contact their state senators and representatives to voice their support for the measure.

Look up your representative and senator here. Alternatively, you can contact the Capital Hill switchboard at 505-986-4300.

If you want to send an e-mail, it might look something like this:

Dear Representative Doe:

I am a voter and a constituent of yours. I am writing to urge you to support HB9, the Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act. This legislation will provide basic legal protections that thousands of New Mexican families desperately need. I will be closely watching how you vote and I hope that you will vote for fair-mindedness and equality. Thank you!

John Q. Public
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Don't delay. Please make your voice heard now!

23 Junuary 2008