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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.

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

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Talking gas and income taxes w/ Daniel Chacón of the Santa Fe New Mexican

09.18.2026

RGF's president sat down this week to talk taxes with the Santa Fe New Mexican's…

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Constitution & Criminal Justice

Opinion piece: New Mexico’s “free” childcare and its 5 dirty secrets

09.03.2026

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Legislature

RGF weighs in on Dems primary shift plans w/ KOAT 7

09.02.2026

Notable News

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Another successful summer intern group completes their time w/ RGF

08.22.2026

Economy

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Schardin Clarke is missing the boat on New Mexico’s income tax

08.17.2026

Economy

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RGF opinion piece: The Rail Runner is an expensive boondoggle — and it’s bad for the environment

08.10.2026

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