Tipping Point New Mexico
Public policy podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation
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Episodes
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844 Peter Rice – Downtown Albuquerque News
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Paul talks with Peter Rice, editor of Downtown Albuquerque News, about the challenges and issues facing the area’s businesses and residents. They also address proposed projects including the Rail Trail and the Rail Yards. The post 844 Peter Rice – Downtown Albuquerque News appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.
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843 Gregg Hull on NM’s Dependency Problem, New Mexico 7th Highest for Tax Collections, Uranium Mining Ban and more
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull was recently criticized (unfairly) for his remarks, but Paul believes Hull is 100% correct on NM’s dependency problem. The Tax Foundation recently ranked New Mexico 7th highest for tax collections. It’s new information, but the data is from four years ago (FY 2023). New Mexico is likely close to number 1 now. Trump’s plan to give every adult American $5,000 IF he and Republicans get elected in both houses is not a good one. Land Commissioner Garcia Richard bans uranium mining on state lands. Paul and Wally discuss what it means to be a fiduciary and whethe...
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842 Stephanie Slade – “Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right”
Thursday, September 10, 2026
On this week’s Tipping Point NM interview Paul sits down with Stephanie Slade. Slade is a journalist and author who works for Reason, a libertarian publication. Slade discusses her new book “Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right” which highlights the need for virtue and liberty. Stephanie was recently in Albuquerque for a Rio Grande Foundation sponsored event. The post 842 Stephanie Slade – “Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right” appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.
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841 “New America,” Polling, Debate Scheduled & Teacher Morale
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Trump floats changing New Mexico’s name to “New America.” A business poll shows how businesses feel about gross receipts tax (they really don’t like it). ABQ Journal polling finds plurality of New Mexicans support paying legislators. New Mexicans don’t think the economy is very good. Inflation, cost of living, are top concerns for New Mexicans. Overwhelmingly New Mexicans support a data center moratorium. Haaland finally agrees to debate Hull on October 8. National report says New Mexico teachers have 2nd-highest morale in the nation. Paul shares a bit about his own experiences on 9/11 and ...
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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...