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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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.

  • Upcoming RGF luncheon event: Defending the Electoral College
    by Paul Gessing
                Save Our States: The Electoral College October 3, 2023 Register: https://donorbox.org/events/666642 Price: Before September 19, 2024: $33-35 On and after September 19, 2024: $ $38-$40 Co-Sponsored by the New Mexico Federalist Society and Save Our States. This event is hosted at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque. The Constitution creates a multi-step […]
  • Tipping Point New Mexico episode 636: Impact and Status of Regulatory Burden in the States with Dr. Patrick A. McLaughlin
    by Paul Gessing
    On this week’s interview Paul interviews  Dr. Patrick A. McLaughlin of the free market Mercatus Center. They discuss his new “Snapshots of State Regulation 2024” report which attempts to analyze the regulatory burdens in each state. New Mexico ranks 19th overall. We discuss the methodology of the report and why certain states have allowed regulations to build up. We […]
  • RGF on the air
    by Paul Gessing
    This September RGF’s president will be on the air across New Mexico on KCHF Channel 11 appearing on the show Issues and Answers with Diane Kinderwater to discuss issues facing New Mexico, it’s education system, and economy. You can watch over the air without cable or online here. Here are the show times for the […]
  • The costs of Doña Ana County’s new EV chargers
    by Paul Gessing
    Doña Ana County recently announced that three new charging stations had been purchased by the County and were now open to users. Here are the costs of each charger as requested from the County. The 865 Anthony Dr. station cost: $12,062.93 The 133 Franklin St. station in Hatch cost: $15,017.48. The 845 N. Motel Blvd. […]

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