US States
New Mexico
Not Aligned
2Out of 9
Alignment: New Mexico is broadly progressive-aligned, with most policy areas trending against conservative priorities.
Rating Criteria
| Criterion | New Mexico Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Governor & Legislature | Democrat governor (Lujan Grisham); Democrat trifecta | -2 |
| Abortion | Abortion broadly legal; sanctuary state | -2 |
| Gun Rights | Red flag; magazine cap proposals; expanded checks | -1 |
| School Choice | No private school choice | -1 |
| Border / Immigration | Sanctuary policies | -1 |
| Taxes | Top income tax 5.9% | -1 |
| Election Integrity | Same-day registration; automatic | -1 |
| Religious Liberty | Mixed record | 0 |
| Health Freedom | No statutory protection | -1 |
Sources
Heritage Foundation: State PolicyHeritage Action ScorecardBallotpediaNCSL State LegislaturesDaily WireReutersAP News
Final score: 2/9 Not Aligned. Raw criterion score: -10 (of ±12 possible), scaled to the 1–9 rating system.