Welcome to the Rio Grande Foundation

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

New Mexico falls to 50th among US states in latest “Index of Economic Freedom”

The Rio Grande Foundation has never seen "eye to eye" with Gov. Lujan Grisham and…

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766 Sarah Hetemi – Prosperity Tour and Preview of 2026 NM Legislative Session

On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul sits down with Sarah Hetemi, State Director of…

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Our Issues

Constitution & Criminal Justice

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Economy

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Education

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Energy and Environment

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Healthcare

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Legislature

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