President Trump’s decision to nominate former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is exactly the kind of leadership our country needs. After years of radical mismanagement that turned the agency into a political weapon against American energy, this nomination signals a return to common sense. Pearce’s deep roots in New Mexico, one of America’s most vital energy-producing regions, give him a firsthand understanding of how federal land policies affect real families.  Under the Biden administration, the BLM drifted far from its core mission—pushing restrictive policies that stifled production, jeopardized jobs, and prioritized activist agendas over…

As the federal government shutdown continues to affect families in New Mexico, especially the more than one in five who depend on SNAP benefits, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is packing her bags once again. Instead of supporting struggling residents, she’s headed to Brazil for yet another COP conference. If this sounds familiar, it’s because it is. The Governor has developed a habit of globe-trotting for climate summits, previously flying to Egypt, Scotland, and Dubai. “Governor Lujan Grisham’s hypocrisy continues to be staggering, but not at all surprising,” said Larry Behrens, Communications Director for Power The Future. “She pretends to care…

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has confirmed something we already knew: New Mexico oil and natural gas workers are at the heart of American energy. According to the latest EIA report, just two counties in New Mexico, Lea and Eddy, were responsible for nearly one million barrels of oil per day of American production growth between 2020 and 2024. To put that in perspective, that’s 52 percent of the nation’s entire increase during this period. New Mexico’s energy workers contribute to the stability, security, and prosperity of our country. They are fueling the economy, keeping energy affordable for families, and…

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham continues her lavish spending with questionable accountability through her “contingency fund.” According to an investigative report, utilizing documents uncovered by Power The Future, Governor Lujan Grisham spent over $96,000 on items such as fine dining, alcohol, and to pay Santa Fe’s reusable shopping bag fee. “Among the governor’s expenses were $6,400 for a Zozobra-themed party, more than $4,000 on catering at upscale restaurant Sazón for one event, and purchases at a Santa Fe wine shop. The fund also covered purchases from online coffee shops, party decorations, and even Miller Lite and Tootsie Rolls. Records also show the…

Former Biden Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is making headlines for her record-breaking fundraising in the race for New Mexico governor. With over $2 million in campaign funds, Haaland’s war chest is growing rapidly—but so are questions about where the money is coming from. Haaland’s financial windfall comes on the heels of the Biden administration’s massive $370 billion spending spree on so-called green investments. While these funds were meant to support clean energy and environmental initiatives, billions have since been flagged as controversial, with some now being pulled back. The connection between federal dollars and campaign contributions is raising eyebrows, yet Haaland’s campaign has not…