BREAKING NEWS:
‘Same Sex Marriage Is Legal In New Mexico’
by Pastor Mark Tross
This is a breaking news story, just coming across the wire, but here’s what we have so far:
One week before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up the question of same-sex marriage, Santa Fe is declaring same-sex marriage legal in New Mexico and they have issued the legal memo and resolution supporting it.
Santa Fe Mayor David Coss and a City Council member say New Mexico county clerks should issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and Santa Fe’s city attorney says it would be legal to do so.
Coss and Councilor Patti Bushee plan to introduce a City Council resolution on March 27 “recognizing” that same-sex marriage is legal in New Mexico.
They have a legal memo in which City Attorney Geno Zamora says same-sex marriage is permitted in New Mexico.
Zamora says that is partly so because New Mexico law defining marriage is gender-neutral and lacks any prohibition on same-sex marriage.
The legal memo notes that:
New Mexico’s laws do not define marriage as between a man and a woman, the definitions are gender-neutral;
A statutory list of prohibited marriages does not list same-sex couples;
Same-sex marriages from other states are already recognized by New Mexico law;
To discriminate against same-sex couples would violate the New Mexico Constitution which requires equality under the law regardless of sex.
Zamora also says same-sex marriage is legal because the state already recognizes same-marriages from other states and the New Mexico Constitution requires equal treatment on the basis of sex.
What do you think? With Governor Martinez away at the Vatican in Rome, Italy (see The Pope, The Vice-President, The Congresswoman & The Governor, which was just posted here today) are all the wild cats out to play and pulling a fast one? This kind of story is where the rubber meets the road and cultural history has proved that we always wind up like roadkill. Every great civilization that has put up with this type of lifestyle was judged by God, from Sodom & Gomorrah on, so let's get this information out to every Christian we know, be in prayer and call your representatives in Santa Fe & Washington<a href="http://www.fggam.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/TVAC.jpg"><img alt="TVAC" src="http://www.fggam.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/TVAC-300x153.jpg" width="300" height="153" /></a><a href="http://www.fggam.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nmroundhouse-e1359566590993.jpg"><img alt="NM Legislature" src="http://www.fggam.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nmroundhouse-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a>, D.C. to let them know what you really think (respectfully :)
This is a developing story, so check back for updates at http://nmnewsandviews.com , http://askthepastornm.com & http://fggam.org , as I’m certain there will be many follow-ups.
http://victorychurchofgod.weebly.com
UPDATE:
<b>Media Advisory - Mayor Cross and City Councilor Patti Bushee Introduce New Resolution Recognizing that Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal In New Mexico </b>
<div> March 19, 2013</div>
<b>Contact: </b>Jodi McGinnis Porter, Public Information/Multi-Media Administrator; <a href="tel:505-795-4169" target="_blank">505-795-4169</a>; <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>
<b>What: </b><b>Mayor Cross and City Councilor Patti Bushee Introduce New Resolution Recognizing that Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal In New Mexico | <i>Supported by Legal Opinion From City Attorney</i></b>
<b> Who: </b><b>Mayor David Cross</b>, Santa Fe, NM
<b>City Councilor Patti Bushee, </b>Santa Fe, NM
<b>City Attorney, Geno Zamora, </b>Santa Fe, NM
<b>When: TODAY, </b>Tuesday, March 19, at 11:00 a.m.
<b>Where: </b>Santa Fe Convention Center outside in front of the Courtyard near the facing swan bronze sculptures. Contingent weather plan: inside the Convention Center near the Lamy Room in front of the fireplace.
Santa Fe Convention Center - 201 W Marcy Ave - Santa Fe, NM 87501
Jodi McGinnis Porter
Public Information/Multi-Media Administrator
<b>The City of Santa Fe</b>
P.O. Box 909, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0909
Office: <a href="tel:505-955-6045" target="_blank">505-955-6045</a>
Cell: <a href="tel:505-795-4169" target="_blank">505-795-4169</a>
Fax: <a href="tel:505-955-6683" target="_blank">505-955-6683</a>
<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>
‘Same Sex Marriage Is Legal In New Mexico’
by Pastor Mark Tross
This is a breaking news story, just coming across the wire, but here’s what we have so far:
One week before the U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up the question of same-sex marriage, Santa Fe is declaring same-sex marriage legal in New Mexico and they have issued the legal memo and resolution supporting it.
Santa Fe Mayor David Coss and a City Council member say New Mexico county clerks should issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and Santa Fe’s city attorney says it would be legal to do so.
Coss and Councilor Patti Bushee plan to introduce a City Council resolution on March 27 “recognizing” that same-sex marriage is legal in New Mexico.
They have a legal memo in which City Attorney Geno Zamora says same-sex marriage is permitted in New Mexico.
Zamora says that is partly so because New Mexico law defining marriage is gender-neutral and lacks any prohibition on same-sex marriage.
The legal memo notes that:
New Mexico’s laws do not define marriage as between a man and a woman, the definitions are gender-neutral;
A statutory list of prohibited marriages does not list same-sex couples;
Same-sex marriages from other states are already recognized by New Mexico law;
To discriminate against same-sex couples would violate the New Mexico Constitution which requires equality under the law regardless of sex.
Zamora also says same-sex marriage is legal because the state already recognizes same-marriages from other states and the New Mexico Constitution requires equal treatment on the basis of sex.
What do you think? With Governor Martinez away at the Vatican in Rome, Italy (see The Pope, The Vice-President, The Congresswoman & The Governor, which was just posted here today) are all the wild cats out to play and pulling a fast one? This kind of story is where the rubber meets the road and cultural history has proved that we always wind up like roadkill. Every great civilization that has put up with this type of lifestyle was judged by God, from Sodom & Gomorrah on, so let's get this information out to every Christian we know, be in prayer and call your representatives in Santa Fe & Washington<a href="http://www.fggam.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/TVAC.jpg"><img alt="TVAC" src="http://www.fggam.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/TVAC-300x153.jpg" width="300" height="153" /></a><a href="http://www.fggam.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nmroundhouse-e1359566590993.jpg"><img alt="NM Legislature" src="http://www.fggam.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nmroundhouse-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a>, D.C. to let them know what you really think (respectfully :)
This is a developing story, so check back for updates at http://nmnewsandviews.com , http://askthepastornm.com & http://fggam.org , as I’m certain there will be many follow-ups.
http://victorychurchofgod.weebly.com
UPDATE:
<b>Media Advisory - Mayor Cross and City Councilor Patti Bushee Introduce New Resolution Recognizing that Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal In New Mexico </b>
<div> March 19, 2013</div>
<b>Contact: </b>Jodi McGinnis Porter, Public Information/Multi-Media Administrator; <a href="tel:505-795-4169" target="_blank">505-795-4169</a>; <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>
<b>What: </b><b>Mayor Cross and City Councilor Patti Bushee Introduce New Resolution Recognizing that Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal In New Mexico | <i>Supported by Legal Opinion From City Attorney</i></b>
<b> Who: </b><b>Mayor David Cross</b>, Santa Fe, NM
<b>City Councilor Patti Bushee, </b>Santa Fe, NM
<b>City Attorney, Geno Zamora, </b>Santa Fe, NM
<b>When: TODAY, </b>Tuesday, March 19, at 11:00 a.m.
<b>Where: </b>Santa Fe Convention Center outside in front of the Courtyard near the facing swan bronze sculptures. Contingent weather plan: inside the Convention Center near the Lamy Room in front of the fireplace.
Santa Fe Convention Center - 201 W Marcy Ave - Santa Fe, NM 87501
Jodi McGinnis Porter
Public Information/Multi-Media Administrator
<b>The City of Santa Fe</b>
P.O. Box 909, 200 Lincoln Avenue
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0909
Office: <a href="tel:505-955-6045" target="_blank">505-955-6045</a>
Cell: <a href="tel:505-795-4169" target="_blank">505-795-4169</a>
Fax: <a href="tel:505-955-6683" target="_blank">505-955-6683</a>
<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>
