Tom Udall signs onto DOMA repeal

Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., released a video Tuesday announcing that he will support legislation that would effectively repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. The legislation, called the Respect for Marriage Act, is sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and progressive groups have been pressuring their senators to cosponsor the legislation....

New Mexico Independent • May 18, 2011

Domestic partnership law finally set to pass?

If the legislation passes, New Mexico will further its status as one of the top states in the nation in protecting the rights of people based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The state already has a nondiscrimination law based on sexual orientation, plus what Siegle describes as a "very advanced" hate crimes law....

New Mexico Independent • Jan 2, 2009