Tipping Point New Mexico

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bill SB 18 which was narrowly defeated in the New Mexico Legislature, the latest on EV's now that state mandates are no longer in effect, and the...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...