Will copays soon be required for New Mexico’s “free” “universal” childcare program? That’s what the law says. Does that mean it’s not “free” and “universal” that’s certainly what RGF and basic logic would say. Provisions in…
The Rio Grande Foundation has made its concerns over Amendment 4 (on this fall’s ballots) clear. You can find details on other concerns like public employees double dipping here. Channel 7 did a fair story about the amendment…
Recently, RGF was asked to weigh in on Democrats’ plans to shift their presidential primary forward from June through February. While RGF has no issue with changing primary dates, the fact is it is going to cost $15 million.…
New Mexico has a long history of spending taxpayer dollars on failed developments that don’t pan out. Going back nearly 20 years to the Unser Crossing development (originally slated for Unser and Central) was one such plan.…
A few years ago the City of Albuquerque spent $235,000 for turf (in Rio Rancho) for the Duke City Gladiators. The team folded and a new arena team by a different name now plays at State owned Tingley Coliseum. What happened…
RGF has been very active in opposing the plan to enact a massive gross receipts tax hike at Albuquerque City Council. You can find out more about the plan here and even use the links in the post to reach out to your council…
SB 2 has passed which means that the road issue has been “put to bed” for the time being. The bill which has been signed by the Gov. includes: $1.5 billion in new road spending via a bond (debt) package. This also includes: A…
RGF has raised concerns about the impact of the Gov’s plans to expand “free” child care to those New Mexico families who make MORE THAN 400% of the federal poverty level (about $128,000 for a family of four). Is the program…
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