Our Mission
Together we can make change happen.
It's a good thing, too. Our generation has some big challenges to tackle - from global warming to the rising cost of college, from homelessness to our collapsing health care system. It won't be easy, but by acting together we can find solutions.
That's where we come in. Here at New Mexico PIRG Students, we organize college students to solve some of the world's most pressing public interest problems.
New Mexico PIRG Students is an independent statewide student organization that works on issues like environmental protection, consumer protection, and hunger and homelessness. For nearly 35 years students with their campus PIRG chapters have been making a real difference in people's lives and winning concrete changes to build a better world.
We give students the skills and opportunity to practice effective citizenship. Both here on campus and out in the world, we mobilize students to investigate big social problems, come up with practical solutions, convince the media and public to pay attention, and get decision-makers to act.
Internships

Work on important issues, learn valuable skills, get hands-on experience, and make a difference.
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A volunteer makes a sign to advertise our CFL Light Bulb Giveaway.
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Student intern Ally Chen is interviewed by local TV station Channel 4 for the Textbook Rebellion event. -
Students serve food to educate campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. -
Student leaders educate the campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. -
The Energy Efficiency campaign tabling to give away free CFLs and educate others about simple ways to reduce energy use. -
Students educate others about different ways to reduce energy. -
The NMPIRG Campus Organizer explains how to be energy efficient at home and asking to take the pledge to reduce energy use.