Tipping Point New Mexico
Public policy podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation
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828 Gregg Hull – Candidate for Governor of New Mexico
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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.
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827 Bernalillo County to Consider Public Campaign Financing, LNG Bring Big Bucks to US, Hull Gets Big Endorsement and more
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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...
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826 Erica Ramirez – Gender Ideology in New Mexico Schools
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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.
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825 Learning Centers Staffed by “Many” Undocumented Workers, Data Center Moratorium for NM? and more
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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...
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824 Timothy Sandefur – “Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence”
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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...
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823 Tax Rebates vs. Income Tax Reduction, Film Industry Decline, Governor’s Expensive Emergencies and more
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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, ...
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822 Carol Wight – State of the Restaurant Industry and Her Plans for the Future
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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.
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821 Maggie Toulouse Oliver Drops Out of Race, UNM Law Dean Under Fire, Is a $1,000 Rebate Headed Our Way? and more
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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 ...
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820 Matthew Monte – New Mexico’s Business Climate
Thursday, June 18, 2026
In this week’s interview Paul sits down with Matthew Monte, formerly of Monte’s Cigar Shop in Albuquerque. The business was a family enterprise. Paul and Matt have worked together over the years on issues in the Legislature (tobacco and otherwise). Monte recently told Paul that he had sold his shop and was leaving New Mexico and heading to Fort Worth, Texas where he plans to start a “state of the art” tobacco shop. Monte and Paul discuss New Mexico’s difficult business climate and the challenges facing his business due to policies of the City of Albuquerque. Check this important conversatio...
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819 Iran War and Oil Prices, MLG Wins at Appeal Court, Social Security to Become Insolvent by 2032, SpaceX and more
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Trump and Iran have agreed to end the Iran War. Is it real this time? What will it do to oil prices? What are the benefits and drawbacks of cheaper gasoline? Appeals Court Judge Elaine Lujan rules “free childcare” adopted by MLG on her own without legislative approval is fine. The national group Independent Women’s Forum launches an ad campaign on NM schools. The Social Security retirement fund is projected to become insolvent by 2032. This will trigger an automatic, across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% for all retirees unless Congress acts. Paul and Wally discuss interesting state...