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Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.
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On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discussed the defeat of ranked choice voting at Albuquerque City Council the evening before and the role RGF played in the victory. Recently we discussed the fact that Javier Martinez is planning to push single payer health care, not surprisingly he's working with Deb Haaland to push it as well.
In this week's Tipping Point interview Paul talks to Ramona Goolsby who is running as a Republican to be New Mexico's next Secretary of State (SoS). What is the job of the SoS? How does she plan to use the role to address election issues in New Mexico like voter ID and the State's voter rolls? Are New Mexico elections really "corrupt" as President Trump says? What is the economic role of the Secretary in regulating New Mexico businesses? How does Ramona believe that can be improved? Find out more about Ramona and her campaign here.
The idea of SE NM counties leaving New Mexico has continued to make waves in the media. Here's the latest. The editor of the Santa Fe New Mexican wants El Paso to come to NM. Would that be an even switch? New Mexico's taxpayer ROI is the worst in the nation. Why? MLG (in office for over 7 years) says: The Status Quo isn't working for New Mexico Families. Plummeting student populations in Albuquerque Public Schools and statewide should be a warning to NM policymakers. A recently-passed Albuquerque immigration bill contains some unfunded liabilities on local business. Otero County votes (again) to contract with ICE. Community Solar is yet another taxpayer-subsidized boondoggle.
On this week's interview Paul sits down with Kerry Baldwin, the principal educator at "Vita Nova" a micro high school based in Albuquerque. Vita Nova Academy works to spark curiosity and build real-world skills in a small, supportive community. As an alternative high school in Albuquerque, we provide mastery-based education for teens in small cohorts, blending Socratic discussions with project-based learning to foster independent thinkers. As a member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, we focus on what you truly master, not just grades.
On this week's Tipping Point NM conversation Paul and Wally discuss the latest on the State Fairgrounds. A heavily watched video by a left wing group makes several claims about the Blackstone merger with PNM and data Centers. Paul and Wally correct the record. Is New Mexico suffering from the "Curley Effect?" This isn't about Larry and Moe, but sometimes it seems our elected officials are related to them. Two of MLG's big economic development "wins" have been abandoned. Community Solar is yet another subsidized boondoggle. Is NM an "Obamacare" Success story as the New York Times claims?
On this week's interview Paul sits down with Jose Orozco. Jose is running for Congressional District 2 which is currently occupied by Rep. Gabe Vazquez. Paul and Jose discuss Jose's background and why he is running. They also spend a good deal of time talking about issues including immigration and the "affordability issues" facing everyday New Mexicans. Orozco has a primary in June. This is a critical race for a toss-up Congressional seat. Don't miss this conversation! Check out Orozco's website here.
Last night the City Council in Albuquerque rejected a massive gross receipts tax proposal that RGF worked very hard to stop. Paul and Wally discuss that, the latest on ranked choice voting, and the passage of a bill to make ABQ a sanctuary city. Does a UNM branch campus really make sense downtown? Here's one California policy we can get behind. MLG's free childcare is already running a big deficit. Washington State went ahead and passed an income tax. Guess what happened next? Should Medicaid cover obesity treatments? Some advocates want it to.
On this week's interview Paul sits down with Greg Cunningam. Greg is running for Congressional District 2 which is currently occupied by Rep. Gabe Vazquez. Paul and Greg discuss Greg's background and why he is running. They also spend a good deal of time talking about issues including immigration and the "affordability issues" facing everyday New Mexicans. Cunningham has a primary in June. This is a critical race for a toss-up Congressional seat. Don't miss this conversation! Check out Cunningham's website here.
Albuquerque City Council considering a big tax hike. Act now to stop it! Also, a plan to institute "ranked choice voting" is making its way through Council. MLG signs medical malpractice bill. Worth noting is the fact that SHE and legislative Democrats created the problem in the first place. New Mexico is now sitting on $70 billion in its permanent fund. Paul will be speaking at an Americans For Prosperity event about the recent legislative session alongside Sen. Jay Block. Paul and Wally discuss the impact of Iran War on NM economy/oil and gas.
Ben Ray's big dumb idea. Did you know: NM has money to burn? Deb Haaland touts left wing policies but makes an admission on the minimum wage. In the wake of the 2026 legislative session House speaker Javier Martinez says he wants to push for a Universal single-payer healthcare system. Medical malpractice bill was a major victory, but more is needed. An audit found New Mexico's child welfare agency did not properly spend $4.2 million from an appropriation intended for behavioral health services. ICE could sign a contract with Hobbs detention facility circumventing a recently passed New Mexico law.
On this week's show Paul interviews Fred Nathan, the founder and leader of Think New Mexico. Fred and his organization played a lead role in achieving medical malpractice reform in the 2026 session along with some other significant victories. Paul and Fred discuss the path of HB 99 (med mal reform) through the legislative process and address what his group (and RGF) have planned next in the area of attracting medical providers to New Mexico. Check this important discussion out!
With the session over here's what happened and didn't in the recently completed legislative session. Specifically, Paul believes that the tax hikes this session are an underreported issue. He breaks down the biggest tax hike bill here. Our Freedom Index site is complete and can be found here. The Supreme Court overturned Trump's tariffs.Paul provides a detailed breakdown of the organization's reasons for signing on to an amicus brief against the tariffs, why the process is so critical, and why RGF ultimately opposes these tariffs.
Larry Behrens handles communications for the energy advocacy group Power the Future. He is a return guest to the show. Paul and Larry discuss the Trump Administration's repeal of the "Endangerment finding" at the EPA. They also discuss the net zero bill SB 18 which was narrowly defeated in the New Mexico Legislature, the latest on EV's now that state mandates are no longer in effect, and the plans by radical environmentalists to shift attention to EV buses. Check out this informative conversation!
On the latest Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss the latest from the Roundhouse with just a few days to go. Paul and Wally discuss the gun bill, medical malpractice, the budget, and "free" childcare, the tax bill, and the prospects for each including the fact that pay raises for state government employees have been eliminated in the push for universal "free childcare" SB 18 the Clear Horizons bill died in a bipartisan Senate vote last week. NM's House Speaker endorses Cuban health care during hearing over medical malpractice: Stepping outside Santa Fe Paul and Wally discuss the unveiling of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller's ridiculous tumbleweed sculpture on the new and costly "rail trail."
On this week's Tipping Point NM interview Paul talks to Rep. Rebecca Dow about issues in the 2026 legislative session. Rebecca and Paul discuss issues in both houses that could have profound impacts on New Mexico's economy and constitutional liberties. You don't want to miss this "insider" perspective on the 2026 session.
On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss numerous important issues in the New Mexico Legislature: SB 17 the anti-gun bill passes New Mexico's Senate SB 18 (the attack on energy and New Mexico's economy) awaits a vote on the Senate floor though Sen. Sharer has used a parliamentary procedure to slow debate. SB 131 by Sen. Moe Maestas would reform numerous zoning and other housing restrictions. Sadly it was killed in its first committee Anti-ICE bill HB 9 passes and is signed by MLG. The Gov.'s free child care plan has been revised to include copays for wealthier beneficiaries. SB 2 road bill signed by MLG including new taxes (bad) and a new fee on EV's. $1.5 billion in new road funding. HB 99 medical malpractice changes are up in the House Judiciary today. Can it be made effective by stripping out an unfortunate amendment? Democrats, superintendents, and other defenders of NM's status quo have produced a report claiming that NM is better in education than believed.
Paul visits with Albuquerque business owner Doug Turner who is a GOP candidate for Governor of New Mexico. Doug believes New Mexico is being held back by big government, one-party control, and leaders who have lost sight of who government is supposed to serve. Learn more about where Doug stands on the issues facing New Mexico in this informative interview.
Medical Malpractice bill altered destroying its purpose . Climate Change bill to be heard in committee with possible amendment. HB 9 which will eliminate involvement in ICE facilities passes house NM is one of 5 states to have lost population last year. Albuquerque bus ridership rebounds slowly in 2025 but remains depressed . Clean Fuel Standard finalized and will take effect on April 1 . Last week was School Choice Week: While we don't expect much to happen on education here are a few items . RGF also helped to get a memorial introduced in support of the Legislature involving NM in Trump tax credit program .
On this week's interview Paul sits down with Dr. Deane Waldman and Vance Ginn, PhD. They are authors of the new book "Empower Patients: Two Doctors' Cure for Health Care." They discuss the issues facing American health care and then discuss specific issues in New Mexico (Dr. Deane once lived in Albuquerque and served at UNMH). Ultimately, their book and this interview attempts to provide an answer to the question, "How can policymakers at both the state and federal levels solve our crisis in health care?"
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