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Tipping Point New Mexico

Paul Gessing

Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.

news & politics non-profit

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43:47

732 Bernalillo County Economic Development - Marcos...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/07

On this week's Tipping Point Paul interviews Marcos Gonzales who heads up economic development efforts for Bernalillo County. Marcos and his team are currently hosting a series of public meetings across the county. Paul and Marcos discuss those meetings, the economic development situation and programs within the State and County, and some of the challenges facing the County when it comes to attracting business. You don't want to miss this conversation from an insider's perspective on economic

47:41

731 MLG on Face the Nation, Haaland Attacks...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/08/05

On this week's podcast Paul and Wally take a closer look at the Gov.'s comments on Face the Nation. MLG rarely gives televised interviews to the NM media, so each conversation with the national media is worth scrutinizing. Even when she says factual things her remarks often make us wonder what about her statements and their accuracy and intent. Paul's opinion piece on New Mexico's film industry and the recession/depression facing it ran in the ABQ Journal recently. Gubernatorial candidate Deb

43:53

730 Blake Gumprecht - Graduating students who don’t...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/31

On this week's interview Paul talks to former Cuba Schools teacher and author of an impactful op-ed Blake Gumprecht. You can read his opinion piece from the Albuquerque Journal here in which he decried the pressure he and other teachers experienced to pass unprepared students along. He also had concerns about the vast gulf between student achievement and graduation rates. Gumprecht and Gessing certainly agree that what is happening in Santa Fe regarding education is unacceptable but don't

45:49

729 Emerging Economy, Depression in Filmmaking,...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/29

A UNM professor recently spoke to a business group and called New Mexico an emerging economy. What's that supposed to mean? Santa Fe Studios recently was put up for sale amidst a depression in Hollywood filmmaking. What's the deal? NM's new automatic voter registration law will create big problems. The East Central Ave. rework isn't going to solve our pedestrian death issues. I have it on good authority that MLG is going to have a special session in September to discuss health care issues. Also,

34:11

728 Carter Swanson - Rio Grande Foundation Intern's...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/24

On the latest Tipping Point NM Paul talks to Carter Swanson. Carter has been an intern with the Rio Grande Foundation for over a year. He is heading to Australia to study abroad. Paul and Carter discuss what "the kids" in New Mexico think of free markets and freedom, his educational and career aspirations, and more. If you are concerned about the next generation this episode may alleviate your concerns!

45:25

727 New Mexico's Demographics (Don't look good),...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/22

New Mexico's impending demographic disaster. State Sen. Harold Pope is running for Lt. Gov., but all he can talk about is Trump. Surprising absolutely no one, a Wallethub report finds New Mexico dead last in education. Trump cancels $4 billion in federal funding for CA high speed rail. RIP Ed Fuelner of Heritage Foundation. Paul discusses his family vacation to DC, Philly, and NYC.

41:15

726 Doing Business in Gallup with Bill Lee of the...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/17

There are many factors that make Gallup a unique place to do business. Paul visits with Bill Lee of the Gallup Chamber of Commerce about the challenges and opportunities that businesses face.

48:58

725 New Mexico is Bad for Business and Good for Tourists

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/15

According to CNBC's "Best States for Business" 2025 report New Mexico is among worst states. That's troubling, but what is really concerning is how fast it has fallen in the report over the past decade. The US Supreme Court lets Trump fire Education Department employees. Is it finally the end for USDOE? The recent Ruidoso flooding is yet another blow to one of New Mexico's prettiest communities. Paul and Wally discuss. Santa Fe tops Travel & Leisure list. Wally and Paul explain why Santa Fe

44:44

724 Connor Boyak, Author of the Tuttle Twins books -...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/10

On this week's interview Paul talks to Connor Boyak. Connor is founder and president of the Utah-based state think tank Libertas Institute (now the Libertas Network). Though Libertas works on a wide variety of issues Connor is the author of dozens of books and targeted at bringing the ideas of liberty to the next generation. These, particularly the Tuttle Twins series, have been extremely popular including with Paul's own daughters. Conner and Paul discuss these and other ways to reach the youth

42:05

723 Big Beautiful Bill, Renewable Energy Cost, New...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/08

On this week's Tipping Point NM conversation Paul is on vacation in the Washington, DC area with his family, but Paul and Wally discuss the recent passage of the Big Beautiful Bill and what it really means for New Mexicans. They also discuss the broader policies contained in the bill especially the many conservative policy successes. Of course, environmental groups and the wind/solar lobby are upset about eliminating green subsidies. But they also claim to be the cheapest source of electricity

35:55

722 Daniel Chavez - Candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/03

On this week's interview Paul talks to Albuquerque Mayoral candidate Daniel Chavez. Chavez owns a company that manages parking lots, so Paul and Daniel discuss some of the issues facing that industry. Then they discuss the issues Chavez plans to take on in his campaign including permitting, crime, homelessness, and other critical issues facing the City. Don't miss this important conversation!

38:20

721 Evergreen Headlines, Subsidies for Illegal...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/07/01

As the BBB moves through Congress it is worth noting that even Joe Biden thought provider taxes are a scam. Paul and Wally discuss an evergreen headline in New Mexico. And another one! To top it all off New Mexico is looking to add subsidies for illegal immigrants to taxpayer-subsidized ObamaCare policies. What to think of Zohran Mamdami (and his importance to New Mexico). The messy Sawmill subsidies. State Investment Council sends $2 billion out of State.

47:06

720 Gregg Hull - Candidate for Governor of New Mexico

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/06/26

On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul sat down with Rio Rancho Mayor and GOP candidate for Gov. In this discussion Paul and Gregg discuss his major accomplishments as mayor and why those and other experiences in business make him qualified to be New Mexico's next governor. Paul and Gregg also discuss some of the top economic and education policies of the Rio Grande Foundation like the gross receipts tax and school choice and his stances on those critical issues. Tune in!

39:46

719 New Mexico Economy, A Look Backward at Social...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/06/24

On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss Paul's recent article highlighting Arizona's superior policies relative to New Mexico's. Matt Mitchell recently gave a talk on economic freedom in NM. Here are his slides and an interview with Bob Clark of KKOB. Social Security could have been solvent with private accounts full of cash if Congress had followed George W. Bush-style reforms 20 years ago. MLG wants to completely delete emails quickly after just 30 days. Albuquerque's Mayoral race

43:54

718 Mayling Armijo - Candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/06/19

On this week's interview Paul sits down with Albuquerque mayoral candidate Mayling Armijo. Armijo has been involved in economic development at various levels of government and has filled out the RGF mayoral candidate survey which highlights her views on economic development. Although new to electoral politics Armijo has plans to bring significant change to Albuquerque. Don't miss this important conversation.

46:32

717 "No Kings Rally", Route 66 Visitors Center, "Beat...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/06/17

Paul stopped by the No Kings rally in ABQ on Saturday. He offers a full report. Route 66 visitors center highlights failure of government. We have received a few candidate surveys back. They can be found at ErrorsofEnchantment.com New Mexico (stupidly) joins California lawsuit over EV mandate repeal. RGF "beats the heat" attending "fiesta" in Albuquerque. New Mexico NPR/PBS stations among the most dependent on federal $$: We talked last week about NM's 50th ranking in Kids Count. This is what

40:52

716 Sarah Smith - Coalition of Conservatives in Action

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/06/12

On this week's interview Paul talks to Sarah Smith, an activist in Las Cruces, New Mexico, about some of the most important issues facing her area of the State. Sarah came to prominence during the COVID as a leading opponent of MLG's lockdowns. Sarah is involved with Coalition of Conservatives in Action (a Las Cruces grassroots group), New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (which operates statewide), and the National Coalition for Health Integrity. They discuss a recent referendum attempt that was denied

43:33

715 New Mexico's Kids Count Index Ranking, New...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/06/10

On this week's conversation Paul has an update on the heat rule (plus some more information on exactly who is behind it). Another year, another 50th ranking for NM in the Kids Count index. We discuss what is happening and why New Mexico will improve its outcomes only when voters decide they want better. A bill being considered at City Council would impose stiff new regulations on landlords. RGF has sent out candidate surveys for ABQ Mayoral and Council candidates. NM residents spend 6th most

44:05

714 Doug Peterson - Update on Issues Facing...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/06/05

On this week's interview Paul sits down with Doug Peterson. Doug is principal of Peterson Properties which is a real estate holding and management company based in Albuquerque. Doug and Paul discuss exploding property tax assessments imposed by Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara, the proposed Business Improvement District downtown, and broader issues in New Mexico's commercial real estate sector. You don't want to miss this timely conversation!

47:00

713 Tariffs, Another Governor Candidate, Public...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/06/03

A panel of trade judges just unanimously declared the majority of Trump's tariffs illegal. What does this mean? Another candidate has entered the race for Gov. What does it mean? Treasurer of New Mexico's Democratic party abruptly resigns 5 weeks into the job. What's going on? The Food Stamp program (SNAP) is being trimmed in the BBB. New Mexico is the number one food stamp recipient state. MLG and other blue state governors respond to the end of California's EV mandates. Recent testimony

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