Advocacy Areas
Our advocacy positions are data-driven and are committed to providing fair opportunity for all New Mexicans to thrive while bolstering sustainable economic development throughout the State.
Why we advocate
Poverty in New Mexico will not be replaced by prosperity without fundamental changes in attitudes, behaviors and systems. Hard working, limited-income New Mexicans are doing their part to save and invest in their futures through Individual Development Accounts (IDA’s) and Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA’s). Banks, credit unions, the business community, regulators, and policy makers also have a key role to play. New Mexico’s economy, our government, and our business community should provide opportunities for all our families to get ahead.
Where we advocate
Every day, elected officials and policy makers at the city, county, state and federal levels make decisions that affect the quality of life and opportunities of limited- income New Mexicans. Business and other leaders make similarly impactful decisions. Those decisions can either pave the way towards, or create roadblocks to, prosperity.
We advocate with legislators and commissioners; with banks, credit unions, and business leaders; and with utility companies and their regulators.
Our advocacy positions are data-driven and are committed to providing fair opportunity for all New Mexicans to thrive while bolstering sustainable economic development throughout the State.
Why we advocate
Poverty in New Mexico will not be replaced by prosperity without fundamental changes in attitudes, behaviors and systems. Hard working, limited-income New Mexicans are doing their part to save and invest in their futures through Individual Development Accounts (IDA’s) and Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA’s). Banks, credit unions, the business community, regulators, and policy makers also have a key role to play. New Mexico’s economy, our government, and our business community should provide opportunities for all our families to get ahead.
Where we advocate
Every day, elected officials and policy makers at the city, county, state and federal levels make decisions that affect the quality of life and opportunities of limited- income New Mexicans. Business and other leaders make similarly impactful decisions. Those decisions can either pave the way towards, or create roadblocks to, prosperity.
We advocate with legislators and commissioners; with banks, credit unions, and business leaders; and with utility companies and their regulators.
Current Focus Areas |
Predatory Lending |
Financial Inclusion |
Asset Testing |
Why We Fight |
High-interest lending keeps people in endless cycles of inescapable debt and further systematizes poverty in marginalized communities. |
Financial inclusion means all people, regardless of income level or standing, have access to and can effectively use the financial services they need to improve their lives. |
Temporary assistance is meant to be temporary – when you deny people the ability to save money and build wealth while weathering tough times, you keep them dependent on aid. |