Southwest Public Policy Institute
In 2023, New Mexico took a pioneering step forward in electoral processes. The recent adoption of the Online Candidate Nominating Petition Signature Portal by the Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, marks a significant milestone in modernizing and securing elections within the state. This innovative approach streamlines the candidate nomination process and broadens the horizon […]
SPPI’s vice president of research talks about the policy and culture of the Silver State.
A gusher of opportunity in the Permian Basin, as Kern County faces a frightening future.
A new reactor serves ratepayers — but not here.
There’s just no stopping the American Southwest’s jobs machine.
Our region’s employment boom continues.
New Mexico and Nevada lead the region, while Oklahoma and Utah report the lowest sales tax burdens.
The good times roll on — how long can they last?
Local- and state-government employees need a dose of reality.