Tipping Point New Mexico

On this week’s episode Paul sits down with Democrat Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas. Olivas is the sponsor of a plan that would move the County towards public campaign financing. Commissioner Olivas and Paul also discuss economic development including a major solar facility that will likely receive generous subsidies from the County. Finally, they discuss the County’s economic development rubric. The post 830 Eric Olivas – Bernalillo County Commissioner appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

On this week’s conversation Paul and Wally discuss: ABQ City Councilor Brook Bassan plans to (yet again) bring her half-cent gross receipts tax increase up before City Council. Meanwhile, RGF has it on good authority that  https://errorsofenchantment.com/abq-councilor-brook-bassan-plans-to-bring-her-tax-hike-back-yet-again/ New Mexico’s Supreme Court ratifies MLG’s “free” childcare overreach w/o so much as a hearing. NM an island of outmigration in the fast growing southwest. NM school enrollment decline driven by plummeting births. According to the Wall Street Journal Albuquerque’s child p...

On this week’s interview Paul sits down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull. They discuss efforts around rebates, eliminating the personal income tax, and other aspects of tax reform. They also discuss data centers and other hot button issues in the 2026 campaign for governor. The post 828 Gregg Hull – Candidate for Governor of New Mexico appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

On this week’s Tipping Point conversation. Paul and Wally discuss the fact that Bernalillo County WILL consider public campaign financing at August 11 meeting (a vote will be held that night although if adopted it will wind up on local ballots in November). Football stadiums are good enough for the world cup, but not NM United and Lobos. LNG exports are bringing trillions of dollars to US economy (as we predicted). RGF has provided and encourages YOU to provide public comment against the current, arbitrary Chaco Canyon buffer. Trump plans to impose 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods usin...

On this week’s Tipping Point interview Paul sits down with Erica Ramirez, New Mexico native and Independent Women spokeswoman. They discuss  the crisis in New Mexico’s schools—especially the issue of pushing gender ideology on kids, why the organization is active in New Mexico, a recent Supreme Court decision on the issue, and more. The post 826 Erica Ramirez – Gender Ideology in New Mexico Schools appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

On this week’s Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss: Paul’s  family vacation in Florida including a trip to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center where he “met” a famous New Mexican. The Rail Runner turns 20 years old today. What’s the latest on $250 refunds? Will MLG call a special session or not? Sen. Munoz writes an article endorsing elimination of New Mexico’s personal income tax. Paul applauds New Mexico politicians for speaking about the “abundance mindset” but explains why it shouldn’t just be about government. NM’s next Gov. SHOULD address New Mexico’s permanent f...

On this week’s interview and in honor of America’s 250th birthday, Paul sat down with Tim Sandefur. Tim is Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute, the free market think tank based in Arizona. Tim is also author of the new book, Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence. Tim was recently in Albuquerque for a book event put on by the Rio Grande Foundation and New Mexico Federalist Society. Don’t miss this important and inspirational discussion of the importance and creation of America’s founding document. The post 824 Timothy S...

On this week’s conversation Paul and Wally discuss MLG’s sudden call for $250 taxpayer rebates. Paul welcomes the news since RGF is the ONLY organization in New Mexico to have argued in favor of them. $250 is on the low side. Sen. Munoz says he wants to reduce income taxes, but where’s he been? Another story (this one from KRQE) details the decline of NM’s film industry. NM government: spend more money, fail, wash, rinse, repeat. MLG’s emergencies are expensive in many ways, not just her COVID destruction. Voices for Children (as usual) gets it completely wrong on NM’s economic incentives, ...

On this week’s Tipping Point Paul sits down with Carol Wight, Executive Director of the New Mexico Restaurant Association. Carol recently announced that she’d be retiring from the Association at years’ end. Paul and Carol discuss some of the numerous ways they’ve worked together over the years as well as more recently. They also discuss the state of the industry and her plans and reasons for moving to Arizona in the near future. The post 822 Carol Wight – State of the Restaurant Industry and Her Plans for the Future appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

RGF won BIG for taxpayers last week in Albuquerque’s City Council defeating Councilor Bassan’s proposed gross receipts tax hike (again). Paul recently traveled around Southeast New Mexico. Here’s what he heard and said. Democrat Lt. Gov candidate Maggie Toulouse Oliver drops out of race. What’s next? Sen. Peter Wirth announced that he won’t run again and won’t stand for Senate Majority Leader in 2027. Paul has thoughts. UNM’s Law School dean is under fire for lack of diversity. Paul believes the dean’s opponents should join him in opposing state spending for the Law School. The ABQ Journal ...