The New Mexico Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors has long been an outspoken advocate for free enterprise in construction. Protecting free enterprise means being politically active at all levels of government.

ABC staff and members stay informed and involved in policy decisions of governing bodies that impact the construction industry in New Mexico, including the following:

• New Mexico State Legislature
  
• Construction Industries Commission
  
• Labor and Industrial Commission
  
• Workers’ Compensation Administration
  
• Public Schools Finance Authority
  
• Local City Councils
  
• Local County Commissions

Members contribute to the ABC National Political Action Committee (PAC) and see their contributions making a difference in hotly contested U.S. Congressional races in New Mexico, supporting pro-Merit candidates.

Members also contribute to the ABC New Mexico PAC to provide financial assistance for issue advocacy, state-level legislative races, and local elections where Merit Construction will be impacted by the outcome.