NEW MEXICO
RISING
BUILDING OPPORTUNITY THAT LASTS
Strong today. Ready for tomorrow. Built to last.
New Mexico has an opportunity to turn the resources and prosperity we have today into something that lasts: good jobs, stronger communities, lower costs and a more resilient economy.
New Mexico Rising is Semilla Action’s policy framework for 2027 and beyond.
Invest in people. Build opportunity. Prepare responsibly for the future.
PEOPLE.
OPPORTUNITY.
STRONGER COMMUNITIES.
Building New Mexico’s Next Economy
New Mexico Rising connects jobs, affordability, economic development, clean energy, water and community resilience under one vision for New Mexico’s future.
We call it a restoration economy: building new opportunity while strengthening the people, communities and natural resources our economy depends on.
GOOD JOBS
Build career pathways and opportunities for New Mexico workers.
LOWER COSTS
Help families save on energy and protect consumers from unfair costs.
STRONG COMMUNITIES
Make sure economic development creates lasting local benefits.
WATER & LAND
Protect the resources that New Mexico’s communities and economy depend on.
NEW INDUSTRIES
Prepare New Mexico for responsible growth and economic diversification.
What Does New Mexico Rising Mean?
Opportunity that lasts.
People rise with access to good jobs.
Families rise when costs are manageable.
Communities rise when growth creates local benefits.
New industries rise with clear rules and responsible investment.
New Mexico rises when opportunity reaches every part of our state.
Our 2027 Policy Priorities
A STRONGER NEW MEXICO FOR GENERATIONS
Data Center & AI Infrastructure Guardrails
New Mexico is facing important decisions about how large data centers use water, electricity and public resources.
Semilla Action’s proposed statewide guardrails focus on:
Water · Ratepayers · Energy · Workers · Transparency · Natural Resources · Community Benefits
Lower Bills & Consumer Protection
Policies focused on energy affordability, home upgrades and stronger protections for utility customers.
Good Jobs & Workforce
Building training, apprenticeships and career pathways that connect New Mexicans to growing industries.
Clean Energy & Economic Diversification
Investing in new industries, modern infrastructure and long-term economic opportunity across New Mexico.
Water, Land & the Restoration Economy
Creating jobs while strengthening water systems, landscapes, agriculture and community resilience.
Follow the Work
New Mexico Rising will continue to grow as Semilla Action develops its 2027 policy framework.
Start with our first policy area: