New Mexico Judge Orders Marriage Licenses for Gay Couples
District Judge Sarah Singleton ruled that Salazar must issue marriage licenses to same sex couples Hanna and Hudson and Stefanies and Siegle, marking a historic step in New Mexico's identical marriage dispute. The decision accelerates legal challenges and signals momentum for gay rights activists.
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Sarah Singleton
New Mexico
Brian Egolf
Hanna
Hudson
Siegle
Stefanies
Singleton
Salazar
Santa Fe
David Coss
New Mexico Supreme Court
Attorney General's Office
Gary King
Patriot Awards Highlight Business Support for Guardsmen
ESGA events honor employers aiding New Mexico guardsmen and reservists. Lt. Daniel Ornelas of the Chaves County Sheriff's Dept. is praised for scheduling drills, while recipients include Anthony McCune, Andrea Morales, David Lucero, and others from Chenega Security to NM Youth Challenge Academy. Sixteen groups and individuals receive Seven Seals and Above and Beyond honors for promoting the ESGA mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
America
New Mexico
ESGA
Ray Battaglini
Battaglini
Daniel Ornelas
Chaves County
Villarreal
Anthony McCune
Chenega Security
Andrea Morales
Stripes
David Lucero
K-Mart
Chris Lara
NM Youth Challenge Academy
Douglas Shannon
Roswell Fire Dept
Maria Vasquez
Cyfdps
Ken Morgan
Schlumberger
Rhona McClure
USPS
Roberto Garcia
FMS No. 1
Kurt Gass
Prime Source Mortgage
Jerry Grizzle
NMMI
Richard Geraci
John Graff
John Wolstul
Lovelace Regional Hospital
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
Jim Barker
AerSale
Paul Bierwirth
Paul's Veterinary
Grads Celebrate Job Success and Growth at Commencement
Graduates from Job Corps at Reading show future plans as Johnna Jones, 19, pursues automotive work after earning a gold tassel. Principal reflections include growth, maturity, and pride from faculty as students prepare to walk the stage.
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Jones
RJCC
ENMUR
Lopez
Pen pals span decades in New Mexico Nor Cal hometown spotlight
Woods and Tur recount a six year journey from a school exchange to lifelong friendship. Tur, visiting Roswell with his wife Anita, recalls travels to Bottomless Lakes and White Sands while keeping in touch through handwritten letters. Their families have grown closer, with Tur naming Woods’ sister’s daughter Cindy and discussions of letter writing’s personal value.
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Woods
Tur
Santa Fe
New York
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Albuquerque
Roswell
Anita
New Mexico
Carlsbad Severe
Ufo Museum
Ruidoso
Lincoln
White Sands
el Paso
Chile
Mike
Cindy
Oslo
Chicago
Norway
Frode
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Egolf
Santa Fe Democrat
Sheriffs Department
Ornelas
U.S. Marine Corps
Grizzle
Secretary of Defense
White
Johnna Jones
Automotive
Chuck Wagor
East
Hobbs
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