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Privacy First: Here’s how NM can set guardrails on Flock cameras and surveillance tech (UPDATED)

Privacy First: Here’s how NM can set guardrails on Flock cameras and surveillance tech (UPDATED)

Joe Cardillo | August 3, 2026
You’ve probably been hearing more about license plate readers and Flock Safety over the last few months.  With resistance against…
The Hidden Tax, Part 4: Renewables vs. Revenue Dependence

The Hidden Tax, Part 4: Renewables vs. Revenue Dependence

Lucas Herndon | July 29, 2026
This is the fourth post in a five-part series on “The Hidden Tax: New Mexico’s Energy Crisis & Path Forward.”…
The Hidden Tax, Part 3: Who Really Benefits from Extraction?

The Hidden Tax, Part 3: Who Really Benefits from Extraction?

Lucas Herndon | July 20, 2026
This is the third post in a five-part series on “The Hidden Tax: New Mexico’s Energy Crisis & Path Forward.”…
The Oracle Playbook: How Billionaires Divide States Like New Mexico

The Oracle Playbook: How Billionaires Divide States Like New Mexico

ProgressNow NM | July 14, 2026
If you’re not sure whether a massive AI data center is proposed in your region, there are pretty good odds…
The Hidden Tax, Part 2: Seniors, Breweries, and Local Business

The Hidden Tax, Part 2: Seniors, Breweries, and Local Business

Lucas Herndon | July 8, 2026
This is the second post in a five-part series on “The Hidden Tax: New Mexico’s Energy Crisis & Path Forward.”…

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