LGBTQ rights in New Mexico

LGBTQ rights in New Mexico
New Mexico (US)
StatusLegal since 1975
Gender identityTransgender people may alter their legal gender[1]
Discrimination protectionsProtections for sexual orientation and gender identity
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsSame-sex marriage since 2013
AdoptionSame-sex couples allowed to adopt

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the U.S. state of New Mexico enjoy the same rights as non-LGBTQ people. New Mexico has seen prominent advances in gay and lesbian rights in recent decades. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1975.[2] Same-sex marriage is legal statewide in New Mexico, as is adoption and access to fertility treatments for lesbian couples. Same-sex couples have had the same rights as heterosexual married couples since 2013. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is banned statewide in the areas of employment, housing and public accommodations. Additionally, conversion therapy on minors is prohibited in the state.

The state capital, Santa Fe, is often cited as one of the United States' gay capitals,[3][4] and the state's largest city Albuquerque, including its large metropolitan area, is often referred to as a "gay-friendly" city.[5][6][7] Opinion polls have shown that a majority of New Mexicans support LGBT rights and same-sex marriage; 2018 polling from the Public Religion Research Institute showed that 73% of New Mexicans supported anti-discrimination legislation protecting LGBTQ people.[8]

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  2. ^ "New Mexico Sodomy Law". Hrc.org. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  3. ^ Albo, Mike (January 12, 2011). "Gayest Cities in America February 2011". Advocate.com. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
  4. ^ "Welcome to gay friendly Santa Fe". Gay New Mexico. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
  5. ^ "Welcome to gay friendly Albuquerque". Gay New Mexico. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
  6. ^ "LGBT". Visit Albuquerque. December 19, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2015.
  7. ^ "abqpride.com". Retrieved August 29, 2015.
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