Rio Grande Foundation

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

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.

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Tipping Point New Mexico

Tipping Point New Mexico is the official podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico, hosted by Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, and Wally Drangmeister.

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Issues

Rio Grande Foundation: The Constitution
The Constitution
Rio Grande Foundation: The Economy
The Economy
Rio Grande Foundation: Education
Education
Rio Grande Foundation: Energy and Environment
Energy and Environment
Rio Grande Foundation: Healthcare
Healthcare
Rio Grande Foundation: Legislature
the Legislature

Errors of Enchantment

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

  • RGF opinion piece: Progressive policies are killing Albuquerque
    by Paul Gessing
    The following appeared on September 14, 2025 in the Albuquerque Journal: This fall’s city elections are critical for the future of Albuquerque. A further shift to the left could do great harm to our city. Polling indicates that a majority of voters in Albuquerque want change, but it is critical that voters turn out not […]
  • Federal dollars shouldn’t be used for bike trails in the first place
    by Paul Gessing
    As the media is reporting the Trump Administration has “clawed back” $11.5 million from the controversial 7-mile long bike trail near downtown Albuquerque. The trail has been a top priority of the Keller Administration and the Mayor has already pledged to sue for restoration of the funding. According to the City the trail was expected […]
  • RGF fighting for YOUR freedom in court
    by Paul Gessing
    The Rio Grande Foundation is always busy fighting for freedom in New Mexico, but recently we have been extra busy doing battle in various courts of law. Here are three very timely legal fights that we are involved in. We just defended New Mexico’s anti-donation clause (and taxpayers) against an outright donation by Albuquerque City […]
  • Tipping Point NM Episode 742: RGF defends New Mexico taxpayers in court w/ Attorney Reilly Stephens
    by Paul Gessing
    On this week’s Tipping Point interview Paul talks to Reilly Stephens. Reilly is Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center which is representing Paul and the Rio Grande Foundation in court against the City of Albuquerque in a case (that was recently heard in Court) related to what RGF believes is a clear violation of the State’s anti-donation clause. […]

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