Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
The Center for Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
Vision: Harmonizing our energy and natural resource goals with the sustainable stewardship of our cherished environment.
About the Center: The American Southwest’s natural bounty is both a treasure and a responsibility. The Center for Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources delves deep into the nexus of energy production, environmental conservation, and resource extraction. Through rigorous research, we aim to guide sustainable resource utilization that fuels our economies while preserving the beauty and health of our environment for future generations.
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Policy Brief
An Oil and Gas Permanent Fund Dividend for New Mexico: Returning Prosperity to the People
How can we ensure these revenues benefit all New Mexicans while fostering economic sustainability?
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Policy Brief
Power Grab: Why House Bill 45 is a Bad Deal for New Mexico Energy
A misguided tax increase on renewable energy that contradicts conservative principles, risks distorting the energy market, and ignores the public’s clear preference for affordable, reliable energy solutions.
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Press Release
SPPI Prepares for the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session
SPPI is poised to actively engage at the state capitol, advocating for pro-freedom policies and opposing detrimental initiatives.
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Litigation
SPPI Announces Trial Date in Legal Battle Against New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue
Albuquerque, NM—The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) announces a significant update in its ongoing legal battle with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) regarding violations of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).…
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Op-Ed
Government hiding data showing EV mandates disproportionately burden lower-Income families
New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data on electric vehicle mandates raises serious concerns about their disproportionate impact on lower-income families and the erosion of democratic accountability.
Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal
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Policy Brief
The Government Really Thinks We’re Stupid
New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data are undermining public trust, stifling honest policy debate, and disproportionately burdening lower-income families with unjust mandates.
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Op-Ed
A case for a permanent fund dividend
New Mexico stands on the cusp of a golden era, with its oil and gas boom enriching the state’s coffers to unprecedented levels. Now is the time to ensure that this wealth directly benefits the very…
Originally published inLas Cruces Sun-News