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History of the Organization

Southern New Mexico Pride has existed in various forms, under various names, for several years. The first recorded picnic was sponsored by a group of lesbians looking for a social activity in 1990. Originally, Las Cruces Pride (as it was then known) consisted of a small group of community members held a picnic in a local park. In the late 1990s, a walking parade was added. It has since grown into a part-year, volunteer-run organization, working in conjunction with local community groups and vendors, to provide a walking parade followed by a picnic, artisans, vendors, and activities in a local park. In 2006, Las Cruces Pride changed its name to Southern NM Pride to represent more communities. In 2008, Southern NM Pride was honored by Albuquerque Pride with its Honored Dignitary-Emerging Leader award.
 

Our By-laws
If you would like to view our current by-laws, please click HERE.
 

2008 Officers
Co-Chairs: Perry Sanchez and Tom Smith
Secretary: Carrie Hamblen
Treasurer: Tom Smith

Our 2008 Meeting Days and Times
February 10, 4 p.m.
March 13, 5 p.m.
April 13, 4 p.m.
May 11, 4 p.m.
May 26, 7 p.m.
June 8, 4 p.m.
June 15, 4 p.m.
JUNE 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. SOUTHERN NM PRIDE PARADE AND PICNIC
June 29, 4 p.m.
To get directions to the meeting location, please email Tom Smith.

Volunteers
If you would like to help volunteer to help us either before our event (hanging posters, etc.) or on the day of our event, even if only for an hour or two, please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator.

 

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