Dear Friends,

This morning, I opened my email inbox to several emails asking me if the Planned Parenthood clinic and staff were safe. They are.

Last night, in addition to the devastating fire in the Nob Hill neighborhood, the "crisis pregnancy center" next door to the Planned Parenthood surgical clinic on Sa n Mateo also experienced a terrible fire.

The NM Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and our partners at Respect New Mexico Women condemn any acts of violence perpetrated in our community.
 
The report of arson against Project Defending Life is unwelcome news today. We are compelled to speak out against violence of any kind, even when directed at those who may share different values and beliefs.
 
Now more than ever our communities must provide strength and comfort. We offer Project Defending life our prayers during this difficult time.  

In strength and community,  
Joan Lamunyon Sanford
Executive Director, NM RCRC