Santa Fe leaders ask county clerks to honor same-sex marriage in New Mexico

[DonViejo]

Source: Santa Fe New Mexican

Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 12:15 pm | Updated: 12:43 pm, Tue Mar 19, 2013.
By Julie Ann Grimm
The New Mexican

Santa Fe city leaders say there’s no legal reason same-sex couples can’t get married here.

Mayor David Coss and City Councilor Patti Bushee will ask the rest of the City Council to adopt a resolution making that declaration and urging county clerks across the state to immediately begin issuing marriage certificates for gay couples, the pair announced Tuesday.

“It’s time to push this issue,” Coss said at a press conference. “I’ve worked on immigrant rights, labor rights and human rights and on the rights of same-sex couples. I’ve seen the struggle in the Legislature. I’ve seen the hopes rise and the hopes be dashed.”

Coss said he wants the same rights for all his children, including a daughter who is gay.

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[chillfactor]

1. excellent news!

I live in New Mexico...very happy to see my state is enveloping the 21st century.

[duhneece]

2. Me, too

I'm in very conservative south-central NM, Otero County. We haven't had any Dems elected in years for any office (no, that's a slight exaggeration) but I look forward to following this.

[awoke_in_2003]

3. Glad to give the 5th rec. nt