Rio Grande Foundation

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  RGF submits public comments in support of gulf oil/gas leasing
  by Paul Gessing
  September 29, 2022
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  Lujan Grisham touts abortion; what about economy, education?
  by Paul Gessing
  September 26, 2022
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  New Mexico outpaces nation on welfare recipients (and it’s not even close)
  by Paul Gessing
  September 7, 2022
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  New Mexico’s self-inflicted doctor shortage
  by Paul Gessing
  August 29, 2022
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  Op-ed: State must encourage people to work
  by Paul Gessing
  August 22, 2022
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  Top 5 things New Mexico should do with its largesse (and a few they shouldn’t)
  by Paul Gessing
  August 18, 2022

Errors of Enchantment

Errors of Enchantment is the official blog of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.

• Breaking down the Gov. candidates on economy/education (part 2)
  September 28, 2022 by Paul Gessing
  Here is part two of our analysis (find part one here) of the two main gubernatorial candidates’ answers to questions posed by the Albuquerque Journal in their questionnaire:  10) Do you support or oppose the proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would withdraw more money from the state’s permanent school fund to increase […]
• As NM shuts down coal plant (to defeat climate change) China builds even more coal plants
  September 28, 2022 by Paul Gessing
  It would be funny if it weren’t so stupid. The San Juan Generating Station, thanks to Gov. Lujan Grisham’s 2019 Energy Transition Act, will shut down on Friday (September 30). That is 555 MegaWatts of relatively clean coal-fired power (thanks to scrubbers installed just a few years ago) that New Mexico will lose (and struggle […]
• Tipping Point NM episode 441: Gubernatorial Debates Preview, Electric Blackouts and Brownouts Forecast and more
  September 28, 2022 by Paul Gessing
  There will be two debates for Gov. While all debates are important, this one is especially so as MLG has so few details about her future plans. The first debate will take place Sept. 30 and will be hosted by KOB-TV. The second hourlong debate is being hosted by KOAT-TV, along with the Journal and […]
• A conservative approach to homelessness
  September 27, 2022 by Paul Gessing
  Like anyone who lives in or visits the Albuquerque area, it is clear that homelessness is a serious problem. At a recent conference attended by the Rio Grande Foundation, we were able to hear experts from the Austin-based Cicero Institute discuss the situation. The group offers basic solutions: 1) Ban street camping. 2) Instituting pay-for-performance […]