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RGF discusses MLG National Guard deployment as they depart
In a unique example of the Rio Grande Foundation being more positive about the Gov.’s policy than the Gov. herself, the Rio Grande Foundation was asked to comment on whether MLG’s deployment of the National Guard to…
Albuquerque Journal editorializes in defense of free speech, Rio Grande Foundation in “hoodie-gate”
The Rio Grande Foundation has received a great deal of publicity from all corners of Albuquerque’s political scene due to our involvement in reporting on the I ♥ Tim Keller “hoodies for the homeless” effort. As we’ve…
OPINION: New Mexico’s economic freedom is now dead last
The following appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on December 7, 2025. In a study published earlier this year, we highlighted the fact that New Mexico was the only state in the U.S. to have lost economic freedom since 1981.…
New Mexico falls to 50th among US states in latest “Index of Economic Freedom”
The Rio Grande Foundation has never seen “eye to eye” with Gov. Lujan Grisham and the leftists in Santa Fe who have failed to improve New Mexico even with the benefit of billions of dollars in oil and gas revenues. And, while…
Rio Grande Foundation Soiree a Huge Success!
What do you call 175 freedom loving New Mexicans gathered in one place? A good start! In all seriousness the Rio Grande Foundation hosted its 25th anniversary Laissez Faire Soiree this past Saturday night and we are pleased…
RGF in National Review: New Mexico’s ‘Free’ Child Care an Attempt to Cover for Past Failures
Recently, New Mexico’s Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new plan for taxpayers to fund “free” child care for all New Mexicans, regardless of their income levels. The announcement generated favorable news…
Court ratifies City of Albuquerque donation to Planned Parenthood
In what can only be described as a ruling based on twisted logic a New Mexico District Judge (Denise Barela Shepherd) has decided that it is somehow NOT a violation of New Mexico’s “anti-donation clause” for the City of…
RGF provides comments in support of unlocking new water supplies for New Mexicans
They say “agua es vida” in New Mexico (water is life). In the desert southwest water is critical to human flourishing and the broader economy of the state and region. So, when we were presented with an opportunity to put…
RGF opinion piece: Voters should be skeptical of $350 million bond for APS
The following appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday October 12, 2025. On this fall’s ballots in addition to votes for mayor, city council and school board, local voters will be asked to decide on a $350 million bond…
RGF discusses opposition to Albuquerque Public Schools’ $350 million bond with KOAT 7
As noted in a recent post on Errors of Enchantment.com Albuquerque Public Schools is looking for a $350 million bond on this fall’s ballot. While RGF doesn’t necessarily oppose the uses of the bond we have looked closely at…
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