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It’s Time to Redistribute New Mexico’s Government-Accumulated Wealth

As the oil and gas industry in New Mexico booms, the state’s projected revenue for the 2024 fiscal year is close to $12 billion. We believe it’s time for the state to consider redistributing some of this newfound wealth to its citizens.

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Megan De La Rosa Joins Southwest Public Policy Institute Board Of Directors

The Southwest Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce today that Megan De La Rosa has joined the organization’s board of directors.

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Can We Tackle Crime Now?

The recent shooting on the University of New Mexico campus should encourage crackdowns on criminals.

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EXCLUSIVE: New Tesla Facility to Open on Santa Ana Pueblo

The largest all-electric vehicle manufacturer is prohibited from selling their vehicles in New Mexico. So Santa Ana Pueblo gets to capitalize on this.

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D. Dowd Muska Joins Southwest Public Policy Institute as Senior Fellow

The Southwest Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce today that Dowd Muska has joined as a senior fellow.

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Poll: 3 of 4 Parents Want to Enroll Their Children in a Charter School

Parents of Albuquerque Public Schools are unsatisfied with the public school system and want an exit.

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The Federalist: New Mexico’s Spaceport Subsidies Are A Cautionary Tale About Corporate Welfare Being A Black Hole

New Mexicans are left holding the $275 million bag as Richard Branson moves Virgin Galactic’s manufacturing to Arizona.

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What Do Parents Think Of Albuquerque Public Schools?

Students were locked out of classrooms for over a year. Are parents happy with the consequences?

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Tonja Brandt Joins Southwest Public Policy Institute Board Of Directors

Albuquerque (June 5, 2022) — The Southwest Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce today that Tonja Brandt has joined the organization’s board of directors. Tonja Brandt is a 1987 graduate of Manzano High School and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree in 2012. As a […]

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Complaint Filed Against Former APS Principal

What can be done to ensure that actions like this do not occur again?