New Mexico
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of New Mexico. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 05/20/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages Some marriages conducted in 2004, but were later invalidated. |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage "All marriages celebrated beyond the limits of this state, which are valid according to the laws of the country wherein they were celebrated or contracted, shall be likewise valid in this state." N.M. STAT. ANN. §40-1-4 |
Maybe |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption State law permits any unmarried individual to adopt. N.M. STAT. ANN. § 32A-5-11. |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption No explicit prohibition. |
Maybe |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child No explicit prohibition. Permitted in some lower courts, but there is no unified law. |
Maybe |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 28-1-2, 7, 9 (April 8, 2003). |
Yes |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 28-1-2, 7, 9 (April 8, 2003). |
Yes |
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