GLBT legal issues spotlighted in Pride Week radio ads

Three new Gay Pride Week radio ads, sponsored by gay-friendly law firm Rugge, Rosales & Associates, are putting the focus on legal issues still faced by non-traditional families in New Mexico.

The firm said it hopes the ads raise awareness in the community about couples who are not recognized legally by the state.

“Both Traditional and Same-Sex Families should take steps to ensure that they and their loved ones are protected in the event of illness, death or separation, David Ray Rosales a managing partner at Rugge, Rosales & Associates said.

In one commercial two lesbian mothers discuss their young son and ponder what would happen to them in the event of event of an illness, death or a break-up.

Mother 1: He’s growing up too fast. I just wonder who would take care of him if something ever happened to us.
Mother 2: Since we can’t get married in New Mexico, I don’t know what my rights would be since I’m not legally a stepparent.
Mother 1: And you’re not legally my spouse. What would happen to you if I ended up in the hospital in an emergency situation or if I passed away? What about Jimmy? What about the house, or the business we’ve built? Would you get any benefits?

While New Mexico law prohibits gay marriage and same sex civil unions, Rugge suggests people protect their rights with solid legal planning.

Listen to all three ads:

Celebration

Bedtime Story

Do You Know

This year’s Albuquerque Gay Pride & Festival begins on Saturday with a parade and later an expo at the New Mexico Expo Center.

Photos @2009 Peter St. Cyr

Slideshow: GLBT "Get Their Freak On" at Sunny 2009 Festival

After a morning parade up Central, thousands of festival goers paid $13 dollars to attend the 2009 Albuquerque Gay Pride Festival at Expo New Mexico on Saturday afternoon.




To watch videos of the festivities visit our 12 Second TV page, and make sure to check out Mary Ellen Broderick's videos filmed aboard the Bernalillo County Democratic Party's parade float.

Santa Fe will celebrate their Gay Pride Week at the end of June.

A history of Albuquerque's Gay Pride is posted here.

Next year I think we'll go to the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation's Mud Volleyball Tournament or to the Thirsty Ear Music Festival.

Hey if photos are eye candy for you too then Matt Reichbach, over at NMFBIHOP, recommends you take a look at some pics from around the world on the Boston Globe's blog The Big Picture.

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