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    Rolling the Dice

    Procurement failures and vendor transition risks threaten the New Mexico Lottery.

    Patrick M. Brenner and Zachary Fort  |  March 23, 2026

  • In the News

    Zachary Fort Featured in National Public Lands Debate

    Media coverage highlights SPPI Vice Chairman Zachary Fort’s leadership and policy engagement during debate over Bureau of Land Management nomination.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  February 26, 2026

  • In the News

    National Media and Policy Leaders Highlight SPPI

    National media, policy leaders, and regional voices alike are amplifying SPPI’s research, analysis, and solutions.

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  December 25, 2025

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    SPPI Opposes Steve Pearce’s BLM Nomination

    The Institute warns that the Pearce nomination could undermine western land management

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  November 18, 2025

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    Rewarding Failure: How Rohit Chopra’s Legacy at the CFPB is Crumbling

    A so-called “consumer protection” agency became a case study in regulatory excess and misplaced praise.

    Lucas J. Parker  |  October 20, 2025

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    Unlicensed, Unregulated, Unpunished: Still No Justice in Tara Jaramillo’s Predatory Lending Scheme

    Tara Jaramillo’s payday lending scheme didn’t happen despite New Mexico’s interest rate cap: it happened because of it, with a little help from Fred Nathan and the price-fixing crusaders at Think New Mexico.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  July 18, 2025

  • 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.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  August 29, 2024

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    SPPI Prepares for Trial Against New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department

    The Southwest Public Policy Institute is gearing up for trial against the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department’s Motor Vehicle Division under the Inspection of Public Records Act to uphold open government and ensure transparency.

    Liam Gray  |  August 19, 2024

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    SPPI Condemns CFPB for Alleged Discrimination Against Black and Hispanic Employees

    Rio Rancho, NM – The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) strongly condemns the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for alleged racial discrimination against at least 85 Black and Hispanic employees. This follows news that the U.S.…

    Southwest Public Policy Institute  |  January 26, 2024

  • Litigation

    Judge Rules in Favor of SPPI Against Secretary of State’s Motion to Dismiss

    The court’s decision to deny the motion to dismiss is a significant development that means the lawsuit will proceed.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  April 22, 2023

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