Tipping Point New Mexico
Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 120
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
720 Gregg Hull - Candidate for Governor of New Mexico
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 ot…
719 New Mexico Economy, A Look Backward at Social Security, Deleting Emails at State, ABQ Mayoral Candidates
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 N…
718 Mayling Armijo - Candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque
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 …
717 "No Kings Rally", Route 66 Visitors Center, "Beat The Heat Fiesta" and more
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…
716 Sarah Smith - Coalition of Conservatives in Action
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 CO…
715 New Mexico's Kids Count Index Ranking, New Mexicans Spend 6th Most on Health Care, Howie Morales Will Not Run for Governor
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 discus…
714 Doug Peterson - Update on Issues Facing Albuquerque and Commercial Real Estate Sector
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 …
712 House Minority Leader, Representative Gail Armstrong - Legislative Session and Challenges
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 rece…
711 Unspent Capital of $6 billion, NPR Reports on Texans Moving Where???, Corruption in NM and more
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.
710 Senator Bill Sharer - Legislative Successes, Proposed Heat Regulations and PNM
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 o…
709 PNM Sale, Biden's Cancer, Woke Okra and more
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 …
708 Rep. Randy Pettigrew - A Discussion of Politics and Policy in New Mexico
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 …
707 Pre-K and APS Spending, Vote on California EV Waiver, Impact of Trump Film Tariffs and more
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 pe…
706 Daniel Higbie - Faith Driven Entreprenuership in NM
705 Albuquerque Tax Increase Rejected, Las Cruces Update and more
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 chal…
704 Latest on New Mexico's Electric Vehicle Situation with Carlos Garcia
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 t…
703 Dems Pick State Party Chair, EV Mandates, Heat Regulations and Renewable Energy
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 a…
702 Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez introduces herself and wraps up the 2025 legislative session
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 …
701 Blue Origin's Technology Superior to Virgin Galactic's, I-40 is Dangerous Embarrassment, APS Spends $35,384 per Student
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 N…