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My name is Addison B.
Bachman. I was ordained in 2008 and am Pastor of the
Promised Land Community Church in Columbus,
NM.
Following in the tradition set by the infamous
horse trainer,
Ivan "Cowboy Cupid" Thompson
of the award
winning documentary
"Cowboy del Amor", I'm
bringing back SHOTGUN
WEDDINGS' to the Historic
Village of Columbus, NM and the greater Luna
County.
 For
nearly forty years Ivan was a matchmaker between
American men and Mexican women. Taking men
throughout northern Mexico and advertising
matchmaking meetings using local radio
commercials and newspaper ads.
For several decades my
mother Martha Skinner (of Martha's Place Hotel
in Columbus), and stepfather Javier Lozanao
(Retired Judge), acted as witnesses for Cowboy
Cupid's clients in a hurry to get hitched down
at the border. I became Ivan's
business manager and website master for the last
10 years of his service.
20 years later I now
operate a Bed and Breakfast in the village, and
work continuously to promote business and
tourism throughout Luna County. And, I'm an
ordained minister.
What is a
Shotgun Wedding?
 In
years past, society wasn't so polite to unwed
pregnant women or their offspring. To
avoid embarrassment and scorn, it was common for
the "brides" father to escort the "groom" by
shotgun to a quickly arraigned marriage. Of course, modern society
now applauds women who become single
mothers. But not all women are looking for such
accolades.
Being a
border town, we have another sort of urgency.
American men and Mexican women needing a quick
union down at the border.
That's where I come in.
Whether in a hurry or planning to get married,
I'm available On Call 24/7 anywhere in Luna
County for emergencies, or available otherwise.
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Shotgun Wedding
Packages
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Small
Outdoor Wedding Venue Available On Site |
TEXT / WHATSAPP "SHOTGUN"
TO 626-335-1000
FOR ALL SERVICES
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#1
- NO
TIME TO WASTE!
ON
CALL 24/7/365 |
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Columbus RUSH! - $150
Clergy
$150+Tip
I'll meet you anywhere in Columbus
or at my
Bed & Breakfast |
Luna-Tics Unite! - $200
Clergy
$200+Tip
I'll meet you anywhere in Luna County
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#2 -
THIS WEEK! |
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ANYWHERE IN COLUMBUS
Clergy
$100+Tip
We'll meet you anywhere in Columbus
or at my Bed & Breakfast
Optional: 2 Witnesses $100 |
ANYWHERE IN LUNA COUNTY
Clergy
$150+Tip
We'll meet you anywhere in Luna County
Optional: 2 Witnesses $150
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#3
- WED
& BED |
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The Hole in the Wall Getaway Bed & Breakfast
Wedding Packages |
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One Night In The Hole - Economy $200
Clergy $100+Tip
*1 Night Stay $100
* All bookings upon
availability
Additional nights $100
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One Night In The Hole - Special $300
Clergy $100+Tip
*1 Night Stay $200
Includes
1 Bottle of Champagne on ice in room
Breakfast for Two
* All bookings upon
availability
Additional nights $125 |
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#4
- NOT
SO FAST! |
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Clergy Available for Marriage
Hole in the Wall Available for Venue
TEXT / WHATSAPP "SHOTGUN"
TO 626-335-1000 FOR ALL SERVICES |
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Marriage Licenses
in New Mexico
Validity: Marriage licenses are valid
immediately upon issuance and do not expire.
Duration: The license is valid for one year.
Statewide Use: Licenses issued in any New Mexico
county are valid for ceremonies conducted
anywhere in the state.
Signing: The couple, the officiant, and
two
witnesses must sign the license during or after
the ceremony. The officiant has 90 days to
return the signed license to the issuing county
clerk's office.
Other Key Points
No Common-Law Marriage: New Mexico does not
recognize common-law marriages.
Statewide Validity: Once issued, a New Mexico
marriage license is valid for use in any county
within the state.
Community Property
Definition: New Mexico
is a community property state, meaning any
property or debt acquired by either spouse
during the marriage (with some exceptions, like
gambling debts) is considered community property
and owned equally by both.
Division of Property: In the event of a divorce,
community property is divided equally between
the spouses.
Separate Property: Property owned by a spouse
before the marriage, or acquired after marriage
as a gift, inheritance, or devise, remains
separate property.
Divorce: In the event of a divorce, community
property is generally divided equally between
the spouses.
Requirements for Marriage
in New Mexico
New Mexico law defines marriage as a civil
contract requiring a license, obtained from a
county clerk, and a formal ceremony. There are
no residency requirements, and common-law
marriages are not recognized.
Property acquired
by either spouse after marriage is community
property, which is subject to equal division in
a divorce.
License: You must obtain a marriage license from
the county clerk's office in New Mexico.
CLICK FOR LUNA
COUNTY CLERK MARRIAGE LICENSES
Age: Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Parental consent is required for 16 or
17-year-olds, and a court order is needed for a
15-year-old.
Ceremony: A formal ceremony must be conducted by
an officiant, such as a clergy member, Native
American tribal leader, or ordained official.
Two Witnesses: Two
adult age witnesses must witness the ceremony,
and sign the Marriage Certificate.
Officiant: Any individual over 18 who is an
ordained official can perform the ceremony.
Here's mine:
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