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This video was produced for the Why Marriage Matters New Mexico campaign, an effort by the ACLU of New Mexico and Equality New Mexico to promote greater awareness about why marriage matters to same-sex couples in New Mexico.Why Marriage Matters New Mexico - Suzie & Checky
Albuquerque couple Suzie Corley and Checky Okun talk about their recent blessing ceremony within the Episcopal Church and why they want their relationship to be recognized as a marriage in New Mexico.
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