Tipping Point New Mexico

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, […] The post 706 Daniel Higbie – Faith Driven Entreprenuership in NM appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 705 Albuquerque Tax Increase Rejected, Las Cruces Update and more appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 704 Latest on New Mexico’s Electric Vehicle Situation with Carlos Garcia appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 703 Dems Pick State Party Chair, EV Mandates, Heat Regulations and Renewable Energy appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 702 Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez introduces herself and wraps up the 2025 legislative session appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 701 Blue Origin’s Technology Superior to Virgin Galactic’s, I-40 is Dangerous Embarrassment, APS Spends $35,384 per Student appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 700 Jeffery Tucker – His Newspaper Career, Newspaper Industry in NM, Work as the Opinion Editor at ABQ Journal appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 699 Fire Bomb Suspect Arrested, Governor’s Vetoes, Open Primaries and more appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 698 Troy Clark of New Mexico Hospital Association – Addressing the Health Care Provider Shortage appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

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 […] The post 697 Governor Signs Bills, Tariff Situation Become Most Important Economic Issue Facing U.S., and Oil Prices Drop appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.