This web site is intended to provide Albuquerque's and New Mexico's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersex, queer and questioning (LGBTIQQ) community with information about and for their community - it is intended to be a "virtual community center." If you want to contact us, write to: info@commonbondnm.org.

Gay Novel by Albuquerque Author Now Available

Submitted by public contributor on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 2:41am

STRUCK is a paranormal thriller written by Keith Pyeatt and set in Albuquerque, a fictional pueblo, and the Anasazi ruins in Chaco Canyon. The official release date is July 10th, but until then, STRUCK is available through the publisher for 20% off the cover price as a pre-order "hot deal" special.
 
For more information, visit Keith Pyeatt's website or read his newsletter. 

Santa Fe Pride at the Railyard - Bigger Crowd Likes the New Location

Submitted by tom on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:45pm

Santa Fe New Mexican reports the crowd was larger this year and enjoyed the new location.  Read there article here.

Tnom Andrewz provides his pictures of Santa Fe's Pride celebration.  A simple registration at Kodak will give you access to his pictures.


US Census Bureau to Count Same-Sex Marriages in 2010

Submitted by tom on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 5:31pm

The Census Bureau has switched policy and reversed the Bush Administration's policy to not count same-sex marriages, whether legal or not.  The Obama Adminstration, after extensive lobbying, has finally changed the policy and will count same-sex marriages.  Check out this AP story.

Also in a little noted regulation change, gay couples can now use married names in passports.  Here is the AP story on this change based on an an amendment to the Code of Federal Regulations that took effect in February 2008.

Manager of Kelly's Brew Pub on Central is Put Out About Pride Parade & Gays

Submitted by tom on Mon, 06/08/2009 - 8:44pm
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Albuquerque Pride represenatives were out Saturday, June 6, 2009, informing businesses on Central Avenue about the street closure next Saturday for the Pride Parade.  The manager at Kelly's Brew Pub was dis-courtious to the representatives and complained about the imposition the gay community was putting on the business.  When contacted later they said the wasn't enough that Kelly's "tolerated" us as customers.  The Albuquerque Pride board will be talking with the owners of Kelly's and trying to get a better resolution to this situation. 

New Marriage Website Just Launched!

Submitted by daniel on Sun, 06/07/2009 - 10:22pm

Just New Mexico is a working group of New Mexicans united to move our state toward marriage equality.  

Marriage Equality Rally after the LGBT Rights Summit

Submitted by tom on Sun, 06/07/2009 - 10:02am
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A rally to promote equality of LGBTIQ realtionships was held after the LGBT Rights Summit on Saturday, June 6, 2009.  It was organized by Ethan Pleshe as an opportunity to take the work of the day to the streets.  Here are Thom Andrewz pictures of the rally.

President Declares June LGBT Pride Month

Submitted by tom on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 12:54am

President Obama has issued the following Proclamation:

New Mexico GLBTQ Centers Looking for Community Informataion

Submitted by palmerkl on Tue, 05/19/2009 - 1:14am
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After a series of focus groups the “NM GLBTQ Community Needs Assessment” has moved into its final phases and we need your help.
 
The purpose of the “New Mexico GLBTQ Community Needs Assessment” is to determine the current state of life for the GLBTQ community of New Mexico to assess community attitudes and to identify social service, mental and physical health, educational and social needs of the GLBTQ population of the state.
 

Uniting American Families Act - Giving Foreign-born Partners Equality

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The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA -H.R. 1024/S. 424) was introduced
as a Valentine’s Day gift this year to same-sex, bi-national couples by Rep. Jerrold Nadler
and Sen. Patrick Leahy.

As you may be aware, the U.S. government discriminates against gay and lesbian bi-national couples
by not allowing us to sponsor our foreign-born life partners or spouses for immigration.
Because of this, we face the terrible choice of separating from the person we love
or leaving our country. As Americans, we should not have to choose between

Destination Q - Logo Contest

Submitted by MauroM on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 6:52am
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Logo Contest Rules and Requirements

Destination Q, Albuquerque is conducting a logo contest with submissions due July 10, 2009. The winning logo (or logos) will be used for a variety of media for the promotion of Albuquerque as a GLBTQ travel destination and will represent a variety of member businesses and organizations.  The winner will be announced on July 24, 2009.  

The final logo will potentially be used in print ads, outdoor, brochures, postcards, TV, video, and other promotional materials. As such, logo submissions should be versatile and be able to be used in both b/w and (full and/or spot) color.

Local LGBTQ Histories Contest

Submitted by tom on Sun, 04/12/2009 - 12:38pm

OutHistory.org Launches “Local LGBTQ Histories Contest” at Outhistory.org/Since_Stonewall_Contest

Changes in the Web Site !!

Submitted by tom on Sun, 03/22/2009 - 1:57am
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Check out "The Wall" at the top of the left menu bar, the Main Menus were collapsed, and notice the new feature on Events - Signups!!

Happenings

What is happening in NM ?  

Let us know at info@commonbondnm.org  Send us your questions or rumors about what is happening in New Mexico and we will research and post the findings.  Always check the event calendar for scheduled events.

 

-CrazeMary

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