Tipping Point New Mexico

Paul Gessing
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Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.

  1. 5D AGO

    Representative Rebecca Dow - Legislative Update

    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.

    40 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Anti-Gun Bill Passes Senate, The Attack on Energy and New Mexico's Economy and more

    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 beneficiaries.  SB 2 road bill signed by MLG including new taxes (bad) and a new fee on EV's. $1.5 billion in new road funding.  HB 99 medical malpractice changes are up in the House Judiciary today. Can it be made effective by stripping out an unfortunate amendment? Democrats, superintendents, and other defenders of NM's status quo have produced a report claiming that NM is better in education than believed.

    45 min

  3. FEB 5

    Doug Turner - Candidate for Governor of New Mexico

    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.

    35 min

  4. FEB 3

    Medical Malpractice Bill's Purpose Destroyed, Climate Change Bill and more

    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 NM in Trump tax credit program .

    41 min

  5. JAN 29

    "Empower Patients: Two Doctors' Cure for Health Care" - Dr. Deane Waldman and Vance Ginn, PhD

    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?"

    50 min

  6. JAN 27

    Legislative Session Underway, Governor Supporting Medical Malpractice Reform as 2/3rds of Doctors Consider Leaving the State

    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 (SB 2) will wind up costing motorists more despite record state revenues. Plus, I JUST learned that New Mexico is only one of 4 states to even have a weight and distance tax! SB 18: Clear skies bill would destroy NM economy  The Foundation's Freedom Index vote tracking site is live. Last week Paul and Wally discussed Deb Haaland's education plans. This week they discuss the rest of Deb Haaland's policy proposals. Doug Turner joins the race for Governor of New Mexico. We hope to speak to him soon on the show.

    46 min

  7. JAN 22

    David Abbey - Forty Years in the New Mexico Roundhouse

    On this week's interview Paul talks to David Abbey the long time director of New Mexico's Legislative Finance Committee. Abbey has a new book "Forty Years in the New Mexico Roundhouse" in which he provides details on his time providing the Legislature's most important economic policy analyses. Paul and David discuss numerous economic issues, David's favorite people he's worked with over the years, and some of the policies and issues that he's both most proud of and frustrated by over the years. Don't miss this important conversation with insights into the current 30-day session and the inner workings of New Mexico's Legislature!

    46 min

  8. JAN 20

    Frivolous Ethics Complaint Dismissed, NM Ranked Last Again, Deb Haaland's Policy Priorities and more

    On this week's show Paul and Wally discuss Paul's recent travels to Tucson, AZ for his daughter's volleyball tournament and the condition of roads/construction on the trip. Roads are a top priority for the Rio Grande Foundation in the upcoming legislative session.  The City of ABQ ethics board dismissed the Keller campaign's frivolous ethics complaint last week. What does the future hold?   New Mexico was ranked dead last as a place for raising families by Wallethub. We look at why that was the case and why RGF's economic ideas hold the key to improving family outcomes.  . RGF weighs in on ABQ spending $100K for police chief search. Deb Haaland recently came out with her policy priorities. Paul and Wally discuss her education agenda and implications of having been endorsed by the teachers union.  Both Trump and some in Congress (both parties) are talking about capping credit card interest rates. This is a bad idea.

    47 min
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Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.

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  • Creator
    Paul Gessing
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Rio Grande Foundation
  • Show Website
    Tipping Point New Mexico

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