Our History

Our mission is to promote basic human and civil rights for
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
people through education, legislation and advocacy.

The Human Rights Alliance was Founded in 1993 in response to the defeat of Senate Bill 91, civil rights legislation for lesbians and gay men. Rallying around the enthusiasm of our grassroots crusade, local activists joined together to create this non-profit organization whose primary goal was to end discrimination of all kinds.The Alliance seeks to build coalitions with groups who will work for the civil rights of all New Mexicans.

Current Goals

• Build community through communication
• Respond to gay lesbian, bisexual, transgender needs
• Pass human and civil rights legislation
• Honor and value diversity
• Build and nourish meaningful relationships with our allies
• Change people's hearts and minds about the GLBT community
• Communicate with the GLBT community of the Santa Fe area
• Increase participation, implement, monitor and evaluate HRA programs
• Investigate our internalized oppression

Activities of the Human Rights Alliance include: the Annual Gay-La; fundraisers; Pride on the Plaza - Santa Fe's annual gay pride celebration; lobbying Day at the State Legislature; periodic news letters, Candidates/ 'Legislators' Forums; coalitions with PFLAG, Faith Communities Against Hate Crimes, GLSTN, Somos Un Pueblo Unidos, Equality New Mexico and others.

The Human Rights Alliance is a 501(c )(3) nonprofit organization. We are supported by your tax-deductible contributions . You may mail your contributions to us at :