Happy August to All,
HRA attended the New Mexico LGBTQ+ Roundtable this past weekend in Albuquerque. This meeting brought together more than 140 attendees of LGBTQ+ and Ally organizations from around our state. Creating unity, support, and common messaging were some of the events’ takeaways. In addition, some critical information from a study surrounding perceptions and reality within the New Mexican trans community and their families was presented by Equality New Mexico (EQNM), Transgender Resource Center (TGRC), ACLU, and Planned Parenthood. These organizations help fund this critical survey/study. Once the final report is released, HRA will publish the information in our newsletter.
HRA will host a Community Conversations with the Queer Center series this fall at various locations starting August 24 at 1420 Cerrillos Rd in Santa Fe. Our goal is to open a dialogue with the Queer community on the importance of supporting one another, increasing civic awareness and involvement, and understanding our rights as queer New Mexicans. Exercise Your Voice – VOTE!
Please join us on September 9 for a fantastic concert at the Santa Fe Opera and a special reception at the Opera Club for Rufus Wainwright’s Want Symphonic concert with the Santa Fe Symphony.
And don’t forget about our monthly events: PRIDE After 5, Drag Bingo, Equal Grounds, and, starting in September, a monthly Queer Dance Night at Tumbleroot.
In good health,
Kevin