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SANTA FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is launching a seven-figure ad and grassroots campaign highlighting what will be a Tax Day nightmare next year for working families across New Mexico if Congress fails to renew the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This critical legislation has provided essential tax relief to families and small […]
SANTA FE, NM—Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is calling on state leaders to end their repeated attempts to impose costly paid leave mandates on businesses. Following the defeat of HB 11 in the Senate Finance Committee, it is clear that New Mexicans reject this policy and the economic uncertainty it brings. AFP-NM State Director Sarah […]
SANTA FE, NM – Last week, AFP-New Mexico, along with a group of activists, traveled to Santa Fe to oppose HB 11, legislation that places unnecessary financial strain to businesses and employees in a state already struggling with poverty and a fragile economy. Upon the House passage of HB 11, AFP-New Mexico State Director Sarah […]
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the largest grassroots organization in the nation, is naming longtime staffer Sarah Hetemi as State Director of the New Mexico state chapter. Hetemi, who has been with AFP since 2014, started her journey as a grassroots door knocker and grew into leadership roles. Originally from Norway, she became […]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — As National School Choice Week kicks off, Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-New Mexico) is highlighting the importance of fostering an education system that prioritizes an individualized approach to learning. Every student deserves a high-quality education tailored to their individual needs. Improving and protecting policies like school choice and open enrollment empowers families […]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative organization to […]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – As New Mexicans across the state celebrate National School Choice Week, Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is urging the legislature and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to support education reform this legislative session. AFP-NM State Director Burly Cain released the following statement: “As we celebrate National School Choice Week and the accomplishments in improving education for all students, we also recognize there […]
ALBQUERQUE, NM – Upon President Joe Biden’s visit to New Mexico to tout his disastrous Bidenomics record, Americans for Prosperity State Director Burly Cain released the following statement: “While Biden brags about his disastrous Bidenomics in Albuquerque, New Mexicans are facing record-breaking inflation that’s doubled since his time in office. “Joe Biden has gone on […]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On Monday, Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) welcomed Kerry Baldwin as its newest Coalitions Director. “I am excited to join Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico and work alongside this team in advocating for policies that benefit all New Mexicans,” said Kerry Baldwin. “AFP-NM has done incredible work to ensure freedom and prosperity for all. I am […]
