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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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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

38:43

712 House Minority Leader, Representative Gail...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/29

On this week's interview Paul sits down with New Mexico House Minority Leader Rep. Gail Armstrong. They discuss her rural district and added responsibilities as minority leader. They address the recently-completed legislative session and its challenges. Mostly, Paul and Rep. Armstrong discuss education policy in New Mexico and a recent forum in Albuquerque at which Sen. Mimi Stewart and Armstrong engaged in a discussion over early childhood reading and Mississippi's educational successes. Check out

43:49

711 Unspent Capital of $6 billion, NPR Reports on...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/27

Paul recently sat down with KOAT Channel 7 to discuss New Mexico's $6 billion in unspent capital outlay funds. He discusses why it is an issue and what he believes should be done about it. NPR: left leaning Texans are moving to New Mexico. New Mexico is corrupt, but lack of economic freedom is a primary cause, not the effect. New Mexico's "clean fuel standard" takes another step towards implementation. The US Senate has voted to overturn California's EV mandate (which is what NM is working

38:26

710 Senator Bill Sharer - Legislative Successes,...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/22

On this week's show Paul talks to Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer of Farmington. Sen. Sharer has been a long-time conservative stalwart in Santa Fe. They discuss some of the Republican successes of the 2025 legislative session and his new role in leading the GOP Senate. During the second half of the interview they focus on the proposed heat regulations which are currently open for public comment. Finally, they discuss the closure of San Juan Generating station and the potential sale of PNM.

51:12

709 PNM Sale, Biden's Cancer, Woke Okra and more

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/20

On this week's show Paul and Wally begin by discussing breaking news with the potential sale of PNM. They also discuss former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and the fact that this diagnosis was likely known for some time. Santa Fe Public Schools' budget is a massive $46,000 per student next year: RGF appeared in National Review recently. An okra farm received $25,000 from New Mexico taxpayers. Then things got even more interesting. With talks under way in Washington over Medicaid reform

42:31

708 Rep. Randy Pettigrew - A Discussion of Politics...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/15

On this week's Tipping Point NM interview Paul talks to the legislator who scored the VERY best among all 112 in the Foundation's Freedom Index: Rep. Randy Pettigrew. Pettigrew represents Lea County in the Legislature. He has long been a conservative stalwart in the Legislature. Pettigrew pulls no punches in this frank discussion!

46:42

707 Pre-K and APS Spending, Vote on California EV...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/13

On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss several recent developments relating to New Mexico's political situation. Skyrocketing costs of New Mexico's pre-K places the State at: $13,227 per child. Where are the results? To their credit the media have started to discuss the APS budget using our approach to overall spending. House Republicans w/ Democrats including Rep. Vasquez vote to overturn California's EV waiver. One Rep.'s bizarre constituent mail. Do oil and gas "run" New

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