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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.

With our blog and all other communications, our team combats disinformation and holds accountable public officials and institutions by authoring blogs to keep you informed on the latest political news impacting New Mexico’s diverse communities.

Oil Money Makes Strange Bedfellows

Oil Money Makes Strange Bedfellows

Lucas Herndon | May 30, 2024
We’ve talked a lot over the years about the nefarious intentions of the oil and gas industry in New Mexico.…
ProgressNow NM Statement on ABQ City Council Proposed Amendment Directing APD To Work With ICE

ProgressNow NM Statement on ABQ City Council Proposed Amendment Directing APD To Work With ICE

Joe Cardillo | May 7, 2024
Albuquerque has a long tradition of immigrant-friendly policies that protect the constitutional rights, due process, and dignity of all residents…
NM GOP Declines To Support Border/Immigration Reform, Goes On Pointing At Things Tour

NM GOP Declines To Support Border/Immigration Reform, Goes On Pointing At Things Tour

Joe Cardillo | May 7, 2024
What do you do when there are real solutions and work to be done, but you just don’t feel like…
What do we know about the Governor’s new Energy Secretary?

What do we know about the Governor’s new Energy Secretary?

Lucas Herndon | May 1, 2024
This week, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Melanie Kenderdine as Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Cabinet Secretary. At first pass,…
New Mexico’s Immigrant Legacy: Thriving Beyond the Falsehoods

New Mexico’s Immigrant Legacy: Thriving Beyond the Falsehoods

Joe Cardillo | April 25, 2024
When you first hear about the northeastern New Mexico town of Dawson, you might not know it was once home…

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