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When well-connected lobbyists wield too much power and influence, everyday New Mexicans are shut out of the process.
Ethics & Accountability
Public officials should act in all of our interest, not to line their own pockets. Common Cause is fighting to ensure that all of our leaders are held to high ethical standards.
From city councils to the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court, the people making decisions that affect our lives and our families need to be held to the highest ethical standards. Common Cause works to ensure that those empowered to act on everyone’s behalf disclose their personal finances, uphold the rule of law, and cannot turn their public service into a personal profit scheme.
What We’re Doing
Modernizing the NM Legislature
We deserve an effective, responsive, and reflective state legislature with adequate resources to serve the people of New Mexico.
Lobbyist Disclosure
When well-connected lobbyists wield too much power and influence, everyday New Mexicans are shut out of the process.
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Updates
Blog Post
The good, the bad, and the amended…. how democracy faired at the Roundhouse
Common Cause Applauds Funding to Increase Legislative Staff, Bills to Label “Deep Fakes” and Make School Board Campaigns More Transparent
Blog Post
A flurry of legislation on a Friday!
A set of legislative modernization measures passed through the House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee this morning, and a commonsense bill to prohibit firearms at all polling locations advances through Senate Judiciary Committee, too.
Blog Post
Common Cause New Mexico Outlines Good Government Priorities For 2024 Session
Related Resources
Report
Lobbying In The Land Of Enchantment
Common Cause New Mexico's report on the influence of lobbyists in our state government.
Report
Common Cause New Mexico Excerpt, The Revolving Door and Blood Ties
How the Revolving Door impacts our state government, favoring well-connected former legislators.
Press
Press Release
NM Candidate Survey Shows Substantial Support For Pro-Democracy, Election-Reform Measures
Public Event to Highlight Results 5 p.m. Thursday Sept. 26 in Downtown Albuquerque
Press Release
Common Cause Applauds Funding to Increase Legislative Staff, Bills to Label “Deep Fakes” and Make School Board Campaigns More Transparent
…but says Short Session, Partisan Rancor Left Many Key Measures Behind
Press Release
Molly Swank named Executive Director of Common Cause New Mexico
Molly Swank was named Jan. 1 as Executive Director of Common Cause New Mexico, a non-partisan voting rightsgroup dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy — equal access to the ballot and open, honest and accountable government. Swank has a wealth of experience in community organizing and non-profit management.