Equality New Mexico

On Monday, Speaker @JavierForNM & legislative leaders warned against proceeding with flawed bills in a special session. “We have deep concerns about the potential impact these proposals will have on New Mexicans, especially the most vulnerable among us.”  kunm.org/local-news/202…

We must get all hands on deck to transform the behavioral health system. "Despite major investments, the state still has poor outcomes, particularly for young people." When it takes on average 10 phone calls to get 1 BH appointment, the system is broken. #nmleg @nmpol

Today was a win for democracy, a win for lgbtq New Mexicans- a win for our communities. We look forward to working with legislators and the administration to develop real solutions that are data driven, and developed by the people closest to the problems. #nmleg

We’re up here at the roundhouse, fighting the Governor’s harmful agenda and working with our champions and partners to develop the real solutions that New Mexicans deserve. No matter what happens, we won’t quit showing up. @ACLUNM @equalitynm @nmceh #nmleg #nmpol

Session is on, despite a chorus of opposition to the governor’s agenda for public safety. We’re here with a message that: Coercion isn’t care Poverty isn’t a crime Incarceration isn't a solution We need real solutions NOW. @ACLUNM @NMCEH Bold Futures NM #nmleg

I propose an equal amount of airtime and seriousness dedicated to hearing the stories of the people who are suffering from substance abuse and mental illness. They aren’t safe. They are New Mexicans too. #nmleg #nmpol

The pleas of 40+ advocacy orgs and mental health experts have been dismissed by @GovMLG. She said we're proposing "doing nothing." This is a disingenuous characterization. #NMleg Our response: eqnm.org/news/2024/7/12…

Many of the struggles our state is facing are decades in the making, and stem from a sustained underinvestment in essential community services. They cannot be solved through punishment and coercion.

The governor’s court-ordered model of forcing people with mental health issues into locked facilities will cause trauma, erode trust in treatment, and violate people’s rights. Widely accessible voluntary treatment is the answer. Coercion isn’t care.

We, along with dozens of other organizations, are calling on @GovMLG to halt her plans for a special legislative session on public safety. Her proposals will not make us any safer – while threatening the rights, health, and autonomy of New Mexicans. #NMleg goeqnm.org/CallToAction

EQNM Executive Director Marshall Martinez separates fact from fiction after an anti-trans ad from the Independent Women's Forum ran in the Santa Fe Reporter. Thanks to the Reporter for apologizing and correcting the record. #NMLeg sfreporter.com/news/2024/06/2…

Marshall Martinez of @EqualityNM talks about Pride month and the current state of #LGBTQ rights. Former superintendent Dr. Karen Sanchez-Griego speaks on public education. We head to the annual Native Youth Olympics in Alaska. Watch Friday at 7pm and stream on the PBS App.

Registration is open for the 2024 NM Statewide LGBTQ Summit, the first one in over 2 decades! Participation is free. Check out this link to register: goeqnm.org/LGBTQSummitReg… #NMleg

Our Resilience digital auction is still going! Take a moment this week to bid on a date with one of our awesome, smart Queer and Trans community members. Get out and enjoy the summer while raising money for the movement! #NMleg 32auctions.com/EQNM2024

1 MORE WEEK! Are you hanging w/ us @abq_social_club next Sat June 1st for our annual Resilience event? It’s a fabulous drag show raising $ for our crucial programs that support our queer & trans communities. We still have a few tickets! Eqnm.org/events

Some context, clarification, and an apology regarding our recent text messages in House District 18 eqnm.org/news/2024/5/21…