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Tipping Point New Mexico

Paul Gessing

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

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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

45:54

706 Daniel Higbie - Faith Driven Entreprenuership in NM

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/08

On this week's episode Paul talks to local entrepreneur and businessman (and Hillsdale College graduate) Daniel Higbie. They discuss unique cultural obstacles to entrepreneurship in New Mexico and their historical origins. They also discuss specific efforts that he and other business owners have undertaken in order to change New Mexico and its approach to business, wealth, outsiders, and more. Here are several links to various concepts discussed in the conversation:

42:47

705 Albuquerque Tax Increase Rejected, Las Cruces...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/06

Paul was in Las Cruces recently. He gives a brief report about his efforts there and the latest things happening in the City. Paul and Wally also discuss the City's growth potential and economic challenges. Las Cruces is coming after natural gas heating and appliances. Paul recently talked to KOAT TV regarding Gov. MLG's contingency fund and questions about its use. Albuquerque City Council recently considered and rejected a gross receipts tax hike. Paul was in attendance. $3.3 million spent by

46:54

704 Latest on New Mexico's Electric Vehicle Situation...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/05/01

On this week's Tipping Point NM interview Paul sits down with Carlos Garcia of Garcia Automotive for an update on New Mexico's electric vehicle situation. What's the latest with the mandate both at the federal and state levels? Did the Legislature do anything? When do 2026 vehicles (43% of which are supposed to be EV's show up on dealer lots?). What's next for EV mandates and car buyers in New Mexico? Also, Carlos and Paul discuss the impact of Trump's tariffs on the auto industry and Elon Musk's

37:48

703 Dems Pick State Party Chair, EV Mandates, Heat...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/29

NM Democrats pick teachers union official as new state party chairwoman. Paul and Wally discuss the TRUE purpose of NM's government education system. The 2025 legislative session concluded with no action taken on the Gov.'s EV mandates. latest on EV mandates in New Mexico. With the 43% mandate set to kick in soon, what are the latest EV numbers? Paul will be in Las Cruces for two presentations on May 1/2nd. Proposed New Mexico regulations on working in the heat could have a profound impact on

39:13

702 Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez introduces herself and...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/24

On this week's interview Paul talks to Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez a freshman Republican from Hobbs, NM. Cortez has a unique and compelling story that has led her to the New Mexico Legislature. Paul and Elaine discuss the recent session, some of the bills she sponsored, and her philosophy as a legislator. Sena Cortez is an energetic and exciting person to have in New Mexico's Legislature!

44:59

701 Blue Origin's Technology Superior to Virgin...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/22

Whatever you think of the recent Blue Origin flight, the fact is that Bezos' technology is far superior to Virgin Galactic's. Paul recently traveled to Gallup: I-40 is a dangerous embarrassment to NM. The Albuquerque Public Schools 2025-2026 budget is slated to spend an estimated $35,384 per student. As usual Trever of the Journal nails it with his latest cartoon. 9 candidates have declared for mayor. Paul and Wally discuss the latest details. A big tax hike is quietly moving through ABQ City

44:48

700 Jeffery Tucker - His Newspaper Career, Newspaper...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/17

On this week's interview Paul talks to former Albuquerque Journal opinion editor Jeffery Tucker. They begin by discussing the recently announced plan by the Journal to sell its building and launch into a discussion of the newspaper business. They further discuss the life of an opinion editor, changes to the business over time, and Jeff's numerous jobs in the business over the years. Finally, they discuss current economic topics including Trump's tariffs.

47:12

699 Fire Bomb Suspect Arrested, Governor's Vetoes,...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/15

The GOP HQ fire bomb suspect appears to have been captured. He looks JUST as you'd expect. MLG vetoed two bills in the waning hours of her signing period (we agree with her on both). MLG also ripped Democrat leadership in the Legislature saying of the tax bill “Even more troubling is the fact that what ultimately emerged lack both strategic coherence and fiscal responsibility,” the governor added. “There was no plan and no preparation for how to pay for the tax relief in this bill. She also

46:13

698 Troy Clark of New Mexico Hospital Association -...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/09

On this week's interview Paul sits down with Troy Clark. Troy is head of the New Mexico Hospital Association which represents most hospitals throughout New Mexico. They discuss how hospitals are set up in New Mexico (government, non-profit, and for-profit), but quickly turn to the legislative session and the Gov.'s signing of a bill directly (negatively) impacting hospitals. Finally, the conversation broadens out to the health care provider shortage and what can and should be done to address

45:52

697 Governor Signs Bills, Tariff Situation Become...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/08

MLG has until Friday to sign or veto bills that passed this session. She signed a few on Monday. Paul and Wally discuss some of the bills signed. Many of them were not relevant to RGF, but nonetheless will impact the State in important ways. Then, Paul and Wally have a lengthy discussion of the most important economic issue facing our nation, the tariff situation. What does it mean, what are the goals, and how might it turn out in the end for New Mexico and the United States? Crude oil prices have

37:47

696 Michael Cannon - New Mexico's Medical Provider...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/03

Michael Cannon, director of health policy studies for the libertarian Cato Institute was in Albuquerque for some talks to RGF and Federalist Society. He sat down with Paul to discuss the medical provider shortage in New Mexico and broader issues in healthcare. Michael especially takes on the issue of Medicaid which is a joint federal/state program to (supposedly) provide Medicaid for the poor and how this program's perverse incentives drive health care costs upward, doctors out of business, and are

45:49

695 Arson at NM GOP HQ, New Mexico Last in Two Wallet...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/04/01

Someone appears to have committed arson at NM GOP HQ. According to a new Wallethub report, New Mexico is dead last when it comes to the Return on Investment (ROI) for taxpayers And, another new Wallethub report places New Mexico first on "most stressed." The best part of what happened in the session is the death of several bad bills. State data on Albuquerque Public Schools finds the District's performance on education metrics wanting which broadly reflects the recent findings of NAEP. A

40:44

694 Realtor Tego Venturi - Housing Market Conditions...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/03/27

On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul sits down with Tego Venturi, a realtor in Albuquerque. He recently won realtor of the year from the National Association of Realtors. Tego and Paul discuss the local housing market and current conditions in the metro area and then move on to talk about housing legislation and whether the bills being passed (or considered in Santa Fe) would address the housing "crisis." Is the Legislature moving in the right direction or do they need to consider other

42:39

693 Recap of Legislative Session, Lobo Basketball,...

Tipping Point New Mexico ·

2025/03/25

On this week's Tipping Point NM conversation Paul and Wally discuss three timely events: The end of the 2025 60-day legislative session; The Lobos success and subsequent defeat The shooting in Las Cruces which (again) involved young people, even teenagers shooting and killing each other. Much of this episode is dedicated to going through the bills that passed both houses this session. Unfortunately, they are almost universally bad although ONE good bill not only passed both houses, but almost

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