Tipping Point New Mexico
Public policy podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation
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840 Larry Marker – Candidate for United States Senate
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Paul interviews Larry Marker, a candidate for a United States Senate seat representing New Mexico. Larry answers a series of tough questions related to the problems he will address if elected to the Senate. The post 840 Larry Marker – Candidate for United States Senate appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.
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839 Hull/Haaland Poll, NM Flush with Cash and a Weak Economy, NM Spends Big on Education & more
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
According to the Albuquerque Journal’s poll by Brian Sanderoff gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull is within 6 points of Haaland. What are the implications? What does Hull need to do to win? As expected New Mexico has nearly $1 billion in unexpected money. Paul believes that figure will rise to over a billion by the time the session rolls around. Despite the oil and gas boom New Mexico’s economy isn’t particularly strong which highlights the failure of MLG and the Democrats’ policies. New Mexico is a big spender on K-12 education with more $$ per student than the national average or any of i...
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838 Bob Perls – New Mexico Open Elections and New Mexico Forward Party
Thursday, August 27, 2026
On this week’s interview Paul talks to Bob Perls. Perls is a former Democrat state legislator and also ran New Mexico Open Elections, and the current chair and a candidate for US Senate from the New Mexico Forward Party. Paul and Bob discuss semi-open primaries along with a wide variety of election issues facing New Mexico. Check it out! The post 838 Bob Perls – New Mexico Open Elections and New Mexico Forward Party appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.
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837 Virgin Galactic Slashes Payments to Spaceport, Project Jupiter Permits on Hold, Buc-ees may never come to New Mexico and more
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Paul is at the State Policy Network meeting in Orlando. What is going on there? Virgin Galactic slashes payments to Spaceport. NM Supreme Court puts permits on hold for Project Jupiter. San Juan County is “open” for data centers though. DeSantis calls for end to Congressional pensions (maybe for the Legislature as well?). Will Buc-ees ever come to New Mexico? Not based on these comments. New Mexico to pay for gender transition surgery with Medicaid pulling back. The US is levying 50% tariffs on Canada and Canada will retaliate? The post 837 Virgin Galactic Slashes Payments to Spaceport, Pro...
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836 Vance Ginn – Eliminating New Mexico’s Income Tax, Data Centers, Property Tax Reform Across the U.S. and more
Thursday, August 20, 2026
On this week’s interview Paul sits down with economist and Texas-based free market policy consultant Vance Ginn. They discuss the importance of eliminating New Mexico’s personal income tax. They then discuss the political and policy situation in Texas. Gov. Abbott recently issued a moratorium on data centers. Will a hard-left “progressive” be able to win the Senate seat? Finally, states are considering reforming or eliminating property taxes. What is the right approach? Check out this important conversation! The post 836 Vance Ginn – Eliminating New Mexico’s Income Tax, Data Centers, Proper...
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835 Sheryl Williams Stapleton Convicted on All Counts, Problems with Democrats Primary Plans, Legislative Pay Proposal to Voters and more
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Former Democrat House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton convicted on all counts. She was paid by APS while in the Legislature illegally in addition to her corruption. There are two big problems with Democrats’ primary plans. Paying the Legislature isn’t a bad idea, but the ballot measure on this fall’s ballots is. Welcome to NM job creators, get lost! Rep. Stansbury has some “interesting” takes on NM economy/policy. Is Secretary of State Oliver actually doing her job? She makes $144,000 annually. Albuquerque’s effort to sell or use vacant land is worthwhile. The post 835 Sheryl Will...
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834 John Lonergan – New Mexico’s Hostility Towards Business and Entrepreneurs
Thursday, August 13, 2026
John Lonergan is a Santa Fe-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a long track record of successes. He is also a job creator and investor. His current work is as Chairman of American Fertilizer. He attempted to build a fertilizer plant in New Mexico (near Hobbs) but was thwarted at every turn by the State’s political class. Ultimately he shifted the plant to business-friendly Wyoming. Paul and John discuss the challenge of entrepreneurship and job creation in New Mexico and why hostility toward entrepreneurs holds New Mexico back. The post 834 John Lonergan – New Mexico’s Hostility...
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833 Big Wins on Taxes and Public Campaign Funding, Conclusion of Hoodie-Gate and more episode artwork Tipping Point New Mexico
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Two big wins for RGF on local taxes and no public financing of county elections. The stunning conclusion of “hoodie-gate”. How could New Mexicans benefit from the federal school choice tax credit? Is demography New Mexico’s biggest problem? Alternative licensing for attorneys is a winner for New Mexico. Perhaps the Legislature will take notice? A response to Stephanie Schardin Clarke on income taxes. The RailRunner costs $150 per rider and it isn’t even “green”. The post 833 Big Wins on Taxes and Public Campaign Funding, Conclusion of Hoodie-Gate and more episode artwork Tipping Point New M...
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832 Vern Lund – CEO of Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC)
Thursday, August 6, 2026
On this week’s interview Paul sits down with Vern Lund, the CEO of Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC). You may have never heard of NTEC, but it is a big deal both in New Mexico’s energy sector as well as economically on the Navajo Nation. What is NTEC and what does it do? What is its involvement in the Four Corners Power Plant (a coal power plant) and other current and future energy projects? If you care about energy (and if you have been using your AC this summer, you should) this conversation is worth it! The post 832 Vern Lund – CEO of Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) app...
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831 Why New Mexico Should Eliminate its Personal Income Tax, Should the State Take Over PNM and more
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
On this week’s Tipping Point NM Paul and Wally discuss numerous issues facing New Mexicans. Starting off, while RGF was “wrong” that ABQ City Councilor Bassan would make a third push for her massive GRT increase to put it on this fall’s ballot, in reality fellow Councilor Klarissa Peña is introducing the exact same plan. NM Dems are shifting their primary, but who pays the bill? There are numerous additional logistical challenges. In the spirit of a David Letterman Paul and Wally go through the Top Ten reasons to eliminate NM’s personal income tax. New Mexico’s House GOP continues to ask (a...