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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.

RGF opinion piece: Understanding New Mexico’s Lack of Economic Freedom

The following piece ran in the Santa Fe New Mexican on April 20, 2025. It…

702 Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez introduces herself and wraps up the 2025 legislative session

On this week's interview Paul talks to Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez a freshman Republican from…

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RGF president to make two presentations in Las Cruces May 1 & 2

04.24.2025

RGF is heading to southern New Mexico next week for two presentations in Las Cruces…

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Economy

RGF discusses proposed gross receipts tax hike now moving through ABQ City Council

04.23.2025

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Economy

RGF opinion piece: Understanding New Mexico’s Lack of Economic Freedom

04.22.2025

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RGF weighs in for KRQE Channel 13 story on wasteful Keller Administration remodel

04.17.2025

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OAK opinion piece: National test results are a warning for N.M.

04.07.2025

Economy

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RGF and Fraser Institute study New Mexico lack of economic freedom: only state in the USA LOSING freedom since 1981

03.17.2025