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.

  • Rio Grande Foundation Soiree a Huge Success!
    by Paul Gessing
    What do you call 175 freedom loving New Mexicans gathered in one place? A good start! In all seriousness the Rio Grande Foundation hosted its 25th anniversary Laissez Faire Soiree this past Saturday night and we are pleased to report  the event was a smashing success with 175 attendees and lots of fun. Thanks to […]
  • MLG’s “free” childcare program could harm children (from The Economist Magazine)
    by Paul Gessing
    To Gov. Lujan Grisham success is simply one more government program away. It always involves spending more taxpayer money for a new government program. It does not mean that taxes should be reduced and New Mexico government should be limited in any way or that it should analyze whether those government programs succeed or fail […]
  • Tipping Point NM episode 759: Government Shutdown to End, Special Session of Legislature, Election Results, EV Sales and more
    by Paul Gessing
    RGF holds successful 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday with Grover Norquist keynoting. Wally provided the welcome. They discuss the event. Government shutdown will finally end soon. Thankfully the filibuster remains intact. Paul and Wally discuss. New Mexico’s Legislature convened on Monday for a special session. What happened? What happened in the recent elections? Paul and […]
  • A look at New Mexico’s tax competitiveness rankings by Tax Foundation
    by Paul Gessing
    We know that New Mexico’s overall economic competitiveness is lacking due to an overall lack of economic freedom. But, what about JUST tax policy? How does New Mexico fare when ranked against other US states? The Tax Foundation produces an annual tax competitiveness index which can be found here. The good news is that New […]

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