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At ProgressNow NM, we deliver well-researched, thoughtful blogs on various progressive topics including democracy, elections, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ liberation, environmental justice–and all their intersections.

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The Hidden Tax, Part 1: How Energy Costs Are Crushing Household Budgets

The Hidden Tax, Part 1: How Energy Costs Are Crushing Household Budgets

Lucas Herndon | July 1, 2026
This is the first post in a five-part series on “The Hidden Tax: New Mexico’s Energy Crisis & Path Forward.”…
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Progressives Win Big in NM Primary: The Real Work for November Begins

Progressives Win Big in NM Primary: The Real Work for November Begins

ProgressNow NM | June 3, 2026
New Mexicans should be proud – in the June 2 Democratic primary election, a majority of progressive candidates won their races,…
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The Oil Price Trap: Why Rising Gas Prices Hurt New Mexico Families

The Oil Price Trap: Why Rising Gas Prices Hurt New Mexico Families

Lucas Herndon | March 24, 2026
What’s Happening Right Now Oil prices are climbing again. Tensions in the Middle East are driving costs up at the…
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Meet the NM Republican insider cashing in on ICE contracts and private prison ties (UPDATED)

Meet the NM Republican insider cashing in on ICE contracts and private prison ties (UPDATED)

ProgressNow NM | March 14, 2026
The New Mexico legislature has taken a historic step: blocking state and local governments from taking part in an aggressive…
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Don’t be intimidated by your ballot — your vote matters in EVERY race!

Don’t be intimidated by your ballot — your vote matters in EVERY race!

Lucas Herndon | March 12, 2026
When Election Day arrives, many of our families face a daunting challenge: a ballot with dozens of races and questions…
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