On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss how New Mexico's health care crisis and education crisis (along with other problems facing the state) share similar patterns and how/why the politicians have failed to address things for their own self-interest.

Environmental groups say New Mexico's clean fuel standard could worsen environmental issues.

Paul and Wally discuss how the situation in Santa Fe highlights problems with NM's capital outlay process.

Deb Haaland (or her campaign) had another interesting tweet this week in which she seemingly called out Gov. Lujan Grisham.

Channel 7 KOAT did a story discussing incumbent Mayor Tim Keller's fundraising. RGF appeared to discuss the taxpayer-funded campaign finance system which is helping him with that advantage.

NM Biz coalition has an interesting poll on the Mayor's race. What'd they find?

RGF is hosting a gala in November to celebrate the organization's 25th birthday.

Paul and Wally wrap up with a few items including (again) overheated classrooms at APS.