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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 weighs in on “free” childcare deductibles and copays for KOAT 7 story

10.02.2026

Will copays soon be required for New Mexico's "free" "universal" childcare program? That's what the…

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Constitution & Criminal Justice

RGF OPINION piece: Amendment 4 is a cash grab, not reform

09.28.2026

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Constitution & Criminal Justice

RGF president to debate Amendment 4 (paid Legislature) at Braver Angels event

09.24.2026

Constitution & Criminal Justice

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RGF discusses opposition to Amendment 4 (paid Legislature) w/ KOAT 7

09.21.2026

Economy

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Talking gas and income taxes w/ Daniel Chacón of the Santa Fe New Mexican

09.18.2026

Constitution & Criminal Justice

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Opinion piece: New Mexico’s “free” childcare and its 5 dirty secrets

09.03.2026

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