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Las Cruces GLBTQ Center Open Tuesday – Friday Noon to 8PM, Saturday and Sunday 1PM to 5PM and Monday 8AM to 4PM |
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Grand Opening Recap
Wow, what a weekend! The grand opening of the Southern New Mexico GLBTQ Community Center in Las Cruces, aka the Las Cruces GLBTQ Center, was amazing.
Our Rainbow Ribbon Cutting was attended by approximately 25 people including representatives of all levels of government. Dona Ana County Commissioner Scott Krahling and representatives of the Lt. Governor, Senators Bingaman and Udall and Congressman Teague spoke. The other 190 gay and lesbian community centers around the country were represented by Terry Stone, Executive Director of CenterLink who flew in from Florida to celebrate with us. |
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Pictured is NM Centers President Richard Scramstad and board members Bonnie Zieler (Las Cruces) and Katherine Palmer (Moriarty) during the actual ribbon cutting. |
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Shuttle service between Southern New Mexico Pride at Pioneer Women’s Park at the Center allowed attendees to join us for an open house, and to get out of the heat. Many people came by for a first look at the Center and to learn about the more than a dozen programs and activities we have going each month. In just the short time we have been open in Las Cruces we have 12 step programs, support groups for men, women, youth and bisexuals. |
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We are the home to the Southern New Mexico Transgender Support Group and Rainbow Youth Center. Just for fun we have the Stonewall Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night along with Pride Cinema @ The Center. On the horizon are additional programs, including programs for seniors. |
| A highlight of the weekend was the Interfaith Brunch and Panel Discussion Sunday afternoon. It was inspiring that seven faith communities joined with us to hold an interfaith brunch and panel discussion and that three more wanted to join us but had schedule conflicts so couldn't. Almost 30 people came for the event and had a respectful, lively and open discussion of religion and the glbtq community. The outpouring of support for the center from these faith communities was amazing and heartwarming. |
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This is an unexpected partnership opportunity which was a theme of the weekend, coalition building for a new age.
The excitement was palpable all weekend! The community support, both glbtq and otherwise was fabulous. You can help us leverage the support and excitement of our Grand Opening, join us. If you are not already a member, become a member, by clicking here, plans start at $35 per year. |
Thank you to our SPONSORS |
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| KRWG Channel 22 -Las Cruces PBS Channel's coverage of the Las Cruces GLBTQ Center below.. Click the play button to watch. |
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Our Mission
We reduce homophobia and enrich the lives of individuals living in New Mexico who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning through education, advocacy, support, example and collaboration.
Vision
Six Regional GLBTQ Community Centers
Satellite Centers, Remote events, Mobile outreach to rural areas
Quality needs based programs and services
A New Mexico where EVERYONE is equally respected
A model repeatable in other rural states |
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