Welcome to the Rio Grande Foundation

The mission of the Rio Grande Foundation is to increase liberty and prosperity for all of New Mexico by informing citizens of the importance of individual freedom, limited government, and economic opportunity.

We are building a New Mexico where liberty, opportunity, and prosperity flourish.

Albuquerque Mayoral candidate information: surveys and conversations

There are seven candidates on the ballot this fall for mayor of Albuquerque. The Rio…

752 Dr. Jason Lucas – New Mexico Medical Provider Shortage Issues

On this week's interview Paul talks to Dr. Jason Lucas an orthopedic surgeon from Farmington,…

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RGF provides comments in support of unlocking new water supplies for New Mexicans

10.15.2025

They say "agua es vida" in New Mexico (water is life). In the desert southwest…

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Economy

RGF opinion piece: Voters should be skeptical of $350 million bond for APS

10.14.2025

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Economy

RGF discusses opposition to Albuquerque Public Schools’ $350 million bond with KOAT 7

10.13.2025

Economy

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How did your legislators vote during New Mexico’s recent special session?

10.09.2025

Economy

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Opinion piece: In New Mexico, there’s money for everything but roads

10.01.2025

Constitution & Criminal Justice

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RGF in National Review: Take It from Albuquerque: Free Transit Is a Bad Idea

09.25.2025

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