Who We Are

The New Mexico OUT Business Alliance is a statewide, equal-opportunity Chamber of Commerce comprised of LGBTQ+ and allied/supportive businesses and professionals. We’re the heart of LGBTQ+ business community.

  • We PROMOTE professional development, business diversity, and personal enrichment.
  • We ADVANCE LGBTQ+ and allied/supportive businesses and professionals through shared knowledge, leadership, and support.
  • We CONNECT businesses in Albuquerque and New Mexico, because we believe business is built on relationships.

Our mission is to build upon, promote, and invest in the diverse LGBTQ+ business and professional community throughout New Mexico.



Active engagement and making a positive impact are highly encouraged among our members. Contributing to a committee or serving as an Ambassador offers a valuable opportunity to utilize your skills and expertise for the betterment of the organization. Additionally, we greatly value member feedback and eagerly await your thoughts and desires to shape the future of our community.

Become A Partner

Supporting LGBTQ+ and Allied New Mexican Business has never been easier and beneficial!


Looking to connect with the vibrant LGBTQ+ and Allied professional community in the region? Our Individual/Professional Memberships are designed specifically for community and business members who want to be part of the New Mexico OUT Business Alliance. Whether you're an individual looking to expand your network or a professional seeking meaningful connections, our membership options cater to your needs.


NMOBA also welcomes corporate sponsors. Through corporate sponsorship, businesses align themselves with a prominent organization that is dedicated to fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion and economic growth in the community. This demonstrates a corporation's commitment to diversity, equality, and social responsibility, enhancing its reputation among customers, employees, and stakeholders.


Sponsorship of NMOBA provides corporations with unique opportunities for brand visibility and exposure. They gain access to a diverse network of LGBTQ+ businesses, professionals, and allies, allowing for valuable networking and collaboration. Sponsors also receive recognition through various marketing channels, including NMOBA's website, social media platforms, events, and publications, which can significantly boost their brand awareness and reach a wider audience.


Furthermore, sponsoring NMOBA showcases a corporation's support for LGBTQ+ economic empowerment and the advancement of LGBTQ+ and allied owned businesses. It demonstrates their commitment to fostering an inclusive business environment and helps create a more equitable society.


Ultimately, sponsoring the Alliance is a strategic investment that allows corporations to align their brand with a respected organization, gain visibility and exposure, access a valuable network, and demonstrate their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and economic empowerment.


The 2023 Legislature was a landmark session for LGBTQ+ bills, according to advocates.

Marshall Martinez, executive director of Equality New Mexico, said three bills passed in the 2023 Legislature that make this past session a watershed moment for the LGBTQ+ community, creating a more equitable landscape.


EXPAND HUMAN RIGHTS ACT SCOPE (New Mexico bill HB207) aims to expand the scope of the New Mexico Human Rights Act to include protections for the LGBTQ+ community. The bill passed the House by 47-to-20 votes. The bill would apply to certain actions of the state and its political subdivisions and public contractors, expanding the rights act. New Mexico already provides benefits to same-sex partners of state employees, and same-sex marriage is legal statewide since December 2013.



NO PUBLICATION REQUIRED FOR NAME CHANGES (New Mexico Bill HB31) removes the requirement for a notice of legal name changes to be published in a newspaper, providing privacy and safety for New Mexicans seeking a name change.



REPRODUCTIVE & GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE FREEDOM ACT (New Mexico bill HB7) prohibits public bodies from restricting access to abortion and gender-affirming health care. It codifies the protections outlined in Governor Lujan Grisham's August 2022 executive order, including prohibiting entities within the state from sharing patient information related to reproductive health care for New Mexico patients and providers. The bill is a significant step towards safeguarding reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare in New Mexico and protecting the rights of patients and providers.

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