With national attention, Gov. doesn't budge on marriage equality

While the U.S. Supreme Court mulls over California’s same-sex marriage law, New Mexico remains a state that does not allow or recognize those marriages.

 Same-sex marriage legislation died in the recent session of the state legislature, and supporters vow they’ll be back next year, but opposition remains strong. 

While polls show many Americans have changed their minds on gay marriage in recent years, there’s one New Mexico opponent who remains in a very powerful position – and she hasn’t changed her mind one bit. 

Gov. Susana Martinez campaigned as a backer of traditional marriage, and she’s still that way today. During the 60 day legislative session New Mexicans on both sides of the issue jammed the committee rooms at the State Capitol, hoping to testify. 

The legislation died in committee before the end of the session. Even if the legislature does pass same-sex marriage, the governor retains veto power. 

Martinez said she is closely following what the Supreme Court does in the California case to see what impact it will have on New Mexico.

With national attention, Gov. doesn't budge on marriage equality