Tipping Point New Mexico
Public policy podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation
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788 Fred Nathan of Think New Mexico – Medical Malpractice Reform and More
Thursday, February 26, 2026
On this week’s show Paul interviews Fred Nathan, the founder and leader of Think New Mexico. Fred and his organization played a lead role in achieving medical malpractice reform in the 2026 session along with some other significant victories. Paul and Fred discuss the path of HB 99 (med mal reform) through the legislative process and address what his group (and RGF) have planned next in the area of attracting medical providers to New Mexico. Check this important discussion out! The post 788 Fred Nathan of Think New Mexico – Medical Malpractice Reform and More appeared first on Tipping Point...
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787 What Happened (and Didn’t) in The New Mexico Legislative Session
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
With the session over here’s what happened and didn’t in the recently completed legislative session. Specifically, Paul believes that the tax hikes this session are an underreported issue. He breaks down the biggest tax hike bill here. Our Freedom Index site is complete and can be found here. The Supreme Court overturned Trump’s tariffs.Paul provides a detailed breakdown of the organization’s reasons for signing on to an amicus brief against the tariffs, why the process is so critical, and why RGF ultimately opposes these tariffs. The post 787 What Happened (and Didn’t) in The New Mexico Le...
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786 Larry Behrens – Repeal of “Endangerment” Finding at EPA and Environmental Shifts in New Mexico
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Larry Behrens handles communications for the energy advocacy group Power the Future. He is a return guest to the show. Paul and Larry discuss the Trump Administration’s repeal of the “Endangerment finding” at the EPA. They also discuss the net zero bill SB 18 which was narrowly defeated in the New Mexico Legislature, the latest on EV’s now that state mandates are no longer in effect, and the plans by radical environmentalists to shift attention to EV buses. Check out this informative conversation! The post 786 Larry Behrens – Repeal of “Endangerment” Finding at EPA and Environmental Shifts ...
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785 Roundhouse Update – The Good, The Bad and The Not Attractive
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
On the latest Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss the latest from the Roundhouse with just a few days to go. Paul and Wally discuss the gun bill, medical malpractice, the budget, and “free” childcare, the tax bill, and the prospects for each including the fact that pay raises for state government employees have been eliminated in the push for universal “free childcare” SB 18 the Clear Horizons bill died in a bipartisan Senate vote last week. NM’s House Speaker endorses Cuban health care during hearing over medical malpractice: Stepping outside Santa Fe Paul and Wally discuss ...
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784 Representative Rebecca Dow – Legislative Update
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
On this week’s Tipping Point NM interview Paul talks to Rep. Rebecca Dow about issues in the 2026 legislative session. Rebecca and Paul discuss issues in both houses that could have profound impacts on New Mexico’s economy and constitutional liberties. You don’t want to miss this “insider” perspective on the 2026 session. The post 784 Representative Rebecca Dow – Legislative Update appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.
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783 Anti-Gun Bill Passes Senate, The Attack on Energy and New Mexico’s Economy and more
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
On this week’s Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss numerous important issues in the New Mexico Legislature: SB 17 the anti-gun bill passes New Mexico’s Senate SB 18 (the attack on energy and New Mexico’s economy) awaits a vote on the Senate floor though Sen. Sharer has used a parliamentary procedure to slow debate. SB 131 by Sen. Moe Maestas would reform numerous zoning and other housing restrictions. Sadly it was killed in its first committee Anti-ICE bill HB 9 passes and is signed by MLG. The Gov.’s free child care plan has been revised to include copays for wealthier benefi...
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782 Doug Turner – Candidate for Governor of New Mexico
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Paul visits with Albuquerque business owner Doug Turner who is a GOP candidate for Governor of New Mexico. Doug believes New Mexico is being held back by big government, one-party control, and leaders who have lost sight of who government is supposed to serve. Learn more about where Doug stands on the issues facing New Mexico in this informative interview. The post 782 Doug Turner – Candidate for Governor of New Mexico appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.
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781 Medical Malpractice Bill’s Purpose Destroyed, Climate Change Bill and more
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Medical Malpractice bill altered destroying its purpose . Climate Change bill to be heard in committee with possible amendment. HB 9 which will eliminate involvement in ICE facilities passes house NM is one of 5 states to have lost population last year. Albuquerque bus ridership rebounds slowly in 2025 but remains depressed . Clean Fuel Standard finalized and will take effect on April 1 . Last week was School Choice Week: While we don’t expect much to happen on education here are a few items . RGF also helped to get a memorial introduced in support of the Legislature involving...
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780 “Empower Patients: Two Doctors’ Cure for Health Care” – Dr. Deane Waldman and Vance Ginn, PhD
Thursday, January 29, 2026
On this week’s interview Paul sits down with Dr. Deane Waldman and Vance Ginn, Phd. They are authors of the new book “Empower Patients: Two Doctors’ Cure for Health Care.” They discuss the issues facing American health care and then discuss specific issues in New Mexico (Dr. Deane once lived in Albuquerque and served at UNMH). Ultimately, their book and this interview attempts to provide an answer to the question, “How can policymakers at both the state and federal levels solve our crisis in health care?” The post 780 “Empower Patients: Two Doctors’ Cure for Health Care” – Dr. Deane Waldman...
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779 Legislative Session Underway, Governor Supporting Medical Malpractice Reform as 2/3rds of Doctors Consider Leaving the State
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
On this week’s Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss MLG’s claim in her “State of the State” address that NM is “best state in the union to start a family”: It’s pretty hard to believe anything else in her speech when she makes such an easily disprovable whopper of a claim. Why are physicians leaving NM? A new LFC report highlights why 2/3rds of New Mexico doctors are considering leaving. MLG has taken a firm stance in favor of Medical Malpractice reform. In a bit of good news the physician compact has passed the Senate (SB1). Unfortunately, improvements to New Mexico’s roads (S...