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.

  • There are two big problems w/ Democrats’ early primary push
    by Paul Gessing
    New Mexico Democrats have successfully pushed their national party to move the New Mexico Democratic presidential primary vote forward to February 15 from its current June slot. As has been discussed for many years, this will give the Land of Enchantment a greater say in Democratic presidential primaries. Generally speaking that is not a problem […]
  • City effort to use vacant/underutilized land worthwhile, should be expanded to County/APS
    by Paul Gessing
    While Albuquerque’s population growth has largely stalled in recent years the City still faces challenges with a lack of housing and developable land as the City has become landlocked by the mountains, tribal lands, Air Force Base, and volcanoes. The idea of using or selling off these lands is worthwhile. You can check out the […]
  • Tipping Point NM episode 834 John Lonergan – New Mexico’s Hostility Towards Business and Entrepreneurs
    by Paul Gessing
    John Lonergan is a Santa Fe-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a long track record of successes. He is also a job creator and investor. His current work is as Chairman of American Fertilizer. He attempted to build a fertilizer plant in New Mexico (near Hobbs) but was thwarted at every turn by the State’s […]
  • MLG “free childcare” built on deceit, abuse of democratic process
    by Paul Gessing
    During the 2025 legislative session the hot topic for Rio Grande Foundation and the business community was another round of push back against an onerous paid family leave program.  We won that battle. For what it’s worth, while these battles were fought in the Legislature, it was unclear what Gov. MLG’s views were and whether […]

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