Government for the People
Civic engagement and advocacy ensures good governance.
Public Governance of Essentials Protects New Mexican Families
Essential services like healthcare, utilities, housing, and other necessities should be governed for people — not short-term profit. Public oversight keeps services affordable, accountable, and reliable for working families across New Mexico.
Why public governance matters
Public governance means making policy choices that prioritize long-term public welfare instead of maximizing short-term returns. For essentials like healthcare, utilities, and housing, this approach delivers:
- Equity: Policy can explicitly correct historic disparities and expand access for rural and tribal communities in New Mexico.
- Affordability: Public control and regulation can prevent steep price hikes and surprise rate increases.
- Accountability: Elected officials and public agencies answer to residents — not distant investors.
- Reliability: Infrastructure and services are maintained to serve communities, not just to cut costs.