/tags/kevin-bowen Kevin Bowen en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:00:30 GMT /local-news/2023-06-08/national-group-declares-a-state-of-emergency-for-lgbtq-rights-but-also-ranks-new-mexico-protections-highly The country’s largest LGBTQ plus civil rights organization has declared a state of emergency – a first in its 40-year history. The Human Rights Campaign said it’s a response to a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the country. In comparison, New Mexico gets high marks for its protections. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:00:30 GMT /local-news/2023-06-08/national-group-declares-a-state-of-emergency-for-lgbtq-rights-but-also-ranks-new-mexico-protections-highly