Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, partner wed in New Mexico

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, partner wed in New Mexico

August 30, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland married her longtime partner Skip Sayre Saturday night in New Mexico.

Haaland wore a dress designed and sewn by her sister, said Interior Department spokeswoman Melissa Schwartz. The ceremony incorporated elements honoring her Native American ancestry. The former New Mexico congresswoman is a member of the Laguna Pueblo.

According to Schwartz, guests had to be vaccinated to attend and wear masks per CDC and New Mexico guidelines.

But pictures on social media that show some people, including Haaland, not wearing masks indoors the whole time have drawn criticism. Her office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-aeb8618c83eb5a0ffa6f6de604d3958e


This photo provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior shows Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and her now husband, Skip Sayre, on their wedding day on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 in New Mexico. According to an Interior Department spokeswoman, guests had to be vaccinated to attend and wore masks per CDC and New Mexico guidelines. (Courtesy of the U.S. Department of the Interior via AP)

[Effete Snob]

1. I need new glasses

I was like, well, okay, she's interior secretary and all, but probably could make better use of her time than weeding New Mexico.

[2naSalit]

2. ...

[MontanaMama]

7. Better than raking the forests

in California!!

[Wingus Dingus]

3. Good for them, hope they have a long and happy marriage.

[3catwoman3]

4. Secretary Haaland is a stunning looking woman, and she looks...

...fabulous in that color.

I covet her jewelry collection.

Best wishes to the couple.

[ALBliberal]

5. This photo looks like it was taken in the arroyo behind

My house. Best of luck to her! We love her here in NM.

[KT2000]

6. Here sister knows her stuff

And she went with silk!!

[Irish_Dem]

11. I was wondering what kind of fabric it was. Wish we could see the skirt and hem line...

[wnylib]

8. She is such a stunning looking woman.

Besides being physically attractive, she has a strength that comes through in her pictures. They both look genuinely happy in this photo, not just posing. I wish them the best.

[Danmel]

9. Mazel Tov!

Beautiful photo.

[liberalla]

10. Congratulations and Best Wishes! They look very happy.

Does anyone else see a resemblance between Skip and the actor Jim Broadbent?