Tipping Point New Mexico
Public policy podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation
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708 Rep. Randy Pettigrew – A Discussion of Politics and Policy in New Mexico
Thursday, May 15, 2025
On this week’s Tipping Point NM interview Paul talks to the legislator who scored the VERY best among all 112 in the Foundation’s Freedom Index: Rep. Randy Pettigrew. Pettigrew represents Lea County in the Legislature. He has long been a conservative stalwart in the Legislature. Pettigrew pulls no punches in this frank discussion! The post 708 Rep. Randy Pettigrew – A Discussion of Politics and Policy in New Mexico appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.
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707 Pre-K and APS Spending, Vote on California EV Waiver, Impact of Trump Film Tariffs and more
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
On this week’s conversation Paul and Wally discuss several recent developments relating to New Mexico’s political situation. Skyrocketing costs of New Mexico’s pre-K places the State at: $13,227 per child. Where are the results? To their credit the media have started to discuss the APS budget using our approach to overall spending. House Republicans w/ Democrats including Rep. Vasquez […] The post 707 Pre-K and APS Spending, Vote on California EV Waiver, Impact of Trump Film Tariffs and more appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.
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706 Daniel Higbie – Faith Driven Entreprenuership in NM
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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.
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705 Albuquerque Tax Increase Rejected, Las Cruces Update and more
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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.
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704 Latest on New Mexico’s Electric Vehicle Situation with Carlos Garcia
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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.
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703 Dems Pick State Party Chair, EV Mandates, Heat Regulations and Renewable Energy
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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.
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702 Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez introduces herself and wraps up the 2025 legislative session
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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.
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701 Blue Origin’s Technology Superior to Virgin Galactic’s, I-40 is Dangerous Embarrassment, APS Spends $35,384 per Student
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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.
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700 Jeffery Tucker – His Newspaper Career, Newspaper Industry in NM, Work as the Opinion Editor at ABQ Journal
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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.
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699 Fire Bomb Suspect Arrested, Governor’s Vetoes, Open Primaries and more
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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.