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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.

Here are the 15 NM counties Medicaid and SNAP cuts would hit hardest

Here are the 15 NM counties Medicaid and SNAP cuts would hit hardest

Joe Cardillo | May 30, 2025
If there’s a shortcut to spiraling New Mexico’s rural areas into a depression, some politicians seem intent on taking it. …
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Memo: The influence of oil and gas on New Mexico’s political landscape

Memo: The influence of oil and gas on New Mexico’s political landscape

Lucas Herndon | May 28, 2025
The following memo was sent to New Mexico Elected officials and also as an open letter to all New Mexicans…
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Border crossings are down, here’s the real reason Trump stationed troops at NM’s southern edge

Border crossings are down, here’s the real reason Trump stationed troops at NM’s southern edge

ProgressNow NM | May 16, 2025
You may have heard that border crossings are down — way down. In fact, they’ve dropped by 93% since last…
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Book Bans, Measles Money, and Raw Milk: Inside the warped business model of NM’s own “Space Karen”

Book Bans, Measles Money, and Raw Milk: Inside the warped business model of NM’s own “Space Karen”

ProgressNow NM | May 12, 2025
If the name Sarah Smith sounds familiar but you can’t quite remember why, it’s not your fault.  Where there’s fake…
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The Repro Rights Alarm Is Blaring. NM’s Legislature Hit Snooze.

The Repro Rights Alarm Is Blaring. NM’s Legislature Hit Snooze.

ProgressNow NM | May 8, 2025
If you haven’t read the piece that kicked off this glorious cascade of legislative side-eyes, check out “The Courage Gap”…
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