freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, New Mexico is more free than Colorado overall, scoring 56.3 to 53.7 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Economic Freedom, where Colorado leads by 7.6 points.
The sharpest contrast is Economic Freedom, where Colorado leads 7.6 to 0.0 out of 10 — a 7.6-point gap. They also part ways on Property Rights (New Mexico +4.5) and 4th Amendment (New Mexico +3.0). Where they’re most alike is Education Choice (1.5 vs 1.5).
Bottom line: Colorado’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while New Mexico’s is 4th Amendment (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Colorado leads in 2 categories · New Mexico leads in 5 · 3 tied
New Mexico ranks higher overall, scoring 56.3/100 versus 53.7/100 across the ten freedom categories. New Mexico wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Colorado scores higher on economic freedom (7.6/10 vs 0.0/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
New Mexico scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (3.3/10 vs 2.4/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Colorado and New Mexico tie on education choice (1.5/10 each).