Tell Lawmakers to stop biting the hand that feeds them
The Attack on Energy Hurts Every New Mexican
New Mexico’s Economic Future Is at Risk!
Politicians in Santa Fe are pushing extreme policies that threaten jobs, drive up energy costs, and put our state’s economic future in jeopardy. New Mexico has a historic opportunity to expand prosperity and create opportunity, but instead, some lawmakers are choosing job-killing regulations and tax hikes that will drive businesses and investment out of our state.
The Attack on Energy Hurts Every New Mexican
New Mexico’s oil and gas industry isn’t just about energy production—it’s a key driver of jobs, economic growth, and opportunity:
✅ $13 billion annually in economic impact, fueling investment and local businesses
✅ Thousands of jobs supported statewide, providing good wages for hardworking families
✅ Nearly half of the state’s budget, funding key infrastructure and economic stability
While energy producers continue to innovate—reducing emissions, increasing efficiency, and leading in environmental stewardship—politicians want to impose burdensome regulations and massive tax hikes that will kill jobs, increase energy costs, and drive investment to other states.
Bad Policies = Higher Costs and Fewer Jobs
Proposals like HB548, which would impose an 85% tax increase on oil production, don’t just hurt businesses—they hurt New Mexico families. If passed, this tax hike will:
❌ Destroy jobs and push energy production to states with more competitive policies
❌ Raise costs for families, businesses, and entrepreneurs
❌ Make New Mexico more dependent on oil and gas revenue while discouraging investment
Instead of letting government pick winners and losers, we should be championing bottom-up solutions that drive innovation, expand opportunity, and keep energy affordable.
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