New York
Lobbyist Disclosures
When well-connected lobbyists wield too much power and influence, everyday New Mexicans are shut out of the process.
Anti-Corruption & Accountability: Working For The People
We deserve a government that is as honest and hardworking as the people it represents.
For government to serve the people, it has to be accountable to the people and no one else. But Supreme Court rulings like Citizens United have let billionaires and special interests buy unlimited influence, so they can get their way at the rest of our expense.
Common Cause is the leading watchdog group calling out corruption where we see it and passing laws that put power in the hands of everyday people.
That means demanding common-sense limits on money in politics, transparency into who’s funding lobbying and campaigns, strong rules to stop government corruption, and small-dollar public financing to give ordinary people a fighting chance against Big Money.
What We’re Doing
Nebraska Campaign
Disclosure and Transparency
Voters across the political spectrum support strong disclosure laws. New Mexicans deserve to know who is trying to influence our government with secret money.
Modernizing the NM Legislature
We deserve an effective, responsive, and reflective state legislature with adequate resources to serve the people of New Mexico.
Your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.
Updates
Blog Post
CCNM’s 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
This year's session was only 30 days, but it was historic for democracy!
Blog Post
Common Cause New Mexico’s 2026 Legislative Priorities
Common Cause New Mexico isn’t letting a short session stop progress on our democracy.
Blog Post
2025 Democracy Legislation Roundup
New Mexico just wrapped up the 2025 legislative session and we're proud of the democracy bills that passed, and those that didn't quite make it.
Related Resources
Report
Democracy Candidate Survey 2024
An educational survey of candidates in New Mexico on pro-democracy issues was conducted by Common Cause New Mexico, New Mexico Open Elections, Fair Districts for New Mexico, and New Mexico First.
Report
UNM Report on Legislative Professionalism for the State of New Mexico
UNM Study of Legislative Process Ranks NM Near Bottom in Professionalism; Suggests Longer Sessions, Salaries and More Staff
Report
THE NEW MEXICO OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY AND ITS ALLIES: Oceans of Oil, Oceans of Influence
A “CONNECT THE DOTS” Report From Common Cause New Mexico and New Mexico Ethics Watch -- March 2020
Guide
Model City Council
This is a curriculum program with lessons and resources for educators who want to engage students in learning civics and government topics.
Press
Press Release
Common Cause-Backed Modernization Bill Heads to Voters
HJR 5 allows New Mexicans to decide if their legislators should be paid
Press Release
Pro-Democracy Advocates Endorse Modernization Bill
HJR 5 would allow New Mexicans to decide if their legislators should be paid
Press Release
COMMON CAUSE NEW MEXICO OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR 2025 SESSION
CCNM is working on Modernizing the New Mexico Legislature (SJR 1), Semi-Open Primaries (SB 16), Campaign Finance Changes (SB 85), Eliminate Pocket Vetoes (HJR 2) and Game Commission Reform (SB 5), among other key democracy reforms.