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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.

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RGF President discusses AI data centers on “Powering America” podcast

05.29.2026

In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande…

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Economy

Opinion piece: SPEED Act would be a win for Left and Right

05.28.2026

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Economy

RGF talks to KOAT 7: What ever happened to taxpayers-subsidized Unser Crossing?

05.15.2026

Economy

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RGF in Las Cruces Sun News: Las Cruces overspent. It’s time to cut | Opinion

04.30.2026

Constitution & Criminal Justice

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RGF Petitions US Supreme Court to Protect Free Speech

04.30.2026

Economy

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RGF calls out City of Albuquerque for wasteful turf spending in KOAT Channel 7 story

04.29.2026

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