On this week's interview Paul talks to Sarah Smith, an activist in Las Cruces, New Mexico, about some of the most important issues facing her area of the State. Sarah came to prominence during the COVID as a leading opponent of MLG's lockdowns.

Sarah is involved with Coalition of Conservatives in Action (a Las Cruces grassroots group), New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (which operates statewide), and  the National Coalition for Health Integrity. 

They discuss a recent referendum attempt that was denied by politicians in Las Cruces, plans afoot to ban natural gas in Las Cruces, and broader economic and political issues in the City. Don't miss this conversation! 

On this week's conversation Paul has an update on the heat rule (plus some more information on exactly who is behind it).

Another year, another 50th ranking for NM in the Kids Count index. We discuss what is happening and why New Mexico will improve its outcomes only when voters decide they want better. 

A bill being considered at City Council would impose stiff new regulations on landlords.

RGF has sent out candidate surveys for ABQ Mayoral and Council candidates.

NM residents spend 6th most nationally on health care.

Trump tariffs WERE overturned by a court, but they are back thanks to a rapid appeal 

Howie Morales will NOT run for Gov. after all. 

On this week's interview Paul sits down with Doug Peterson. Doug is principal of Peterson Properties which is a real estate holding and management company based in Albuquerque. Doug and Paul discuss exploding property tax assessments imposed by Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara, the proposed Business Improvement District downtown, and broader issues in New Mexico's commercial real estate sector. You don't want to miss this timely conversation! 

A panel of trade judges just unanimously declared the majority of Trump's tariffs illegal. What does this mean?

Another candidate has entered the race for Gov. What does it mean? 

Treasurer of New Mexico's Democratic party abruptly resigns 5 weeks into the job. What's going on?

The Food Stamp program (SNAP) is being trimmed in the BBB. New Mexico is the number one food stamp recipient state.

MLG and other blue state governors respond to the end of California's EV mandates.

Recent testimony highlights New Mexico's absurd federal dependency.

Paul recently talked to KOAT TV about Albuquerque's shady public campaign financing system.

On this week's interview Paul sits down with New Mexico House Minority Leader Rep. Gail Armstrong. They discuss her rural district and added responsibilities as minority leader. They address the recently-completed legislative session and its challenges. Mostly, Paul and Rep. Armstrong discuss education policy in New Mexico and a recent forum in Albuquerque at which Sen. Mimi Stewart and Armstrong engaged in a discussion over early childhood reading and Mississippi's educational successes. Check out this important conversation! 

Paul recently sat down with KOAT Channel 7 to discuss New Mexico's $6 billion in unspent capital outlay funds. He discusses why it is an issue and what he believes should be done about it.

NPR: left leaning Texans are moving to New Mexico.

New Mexico is corrupt, but lack of economic freedom is a primary cause, not the effect.

New Mexico's "clean fuel standard" takes another step towards implementation.

The US Senate has voted to overturn California's EV mandate (which is what NM is working under). The bill now heads to Trump's desk. 

Paul to participate in panel discussion on Trump tax cuts/reform.

RGF to host event on decline in NM's economic freedom.

Paul and Wally recently watched a video series about New Mexico by a YouTuber named Nick Johnson. The video on Santa Fe is particularly interesting and funny.

On this week's show Paul talks to Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer of Farmington. Sen. Sharer has been a long-time conservative stalwart in Santa Fe. They discuss some of the Republican successes of the 2025 legislative session and his new role in leading the GOP Senate. During the second half of the interview they focus on the proposed heat regulations which are currently open for public comment. Finally, they discuss the closure of San Juan Generating station and the potential sale of PNM. 

On this week's show Paul and Wally begin by discussing breaking news with the potential sale of PNM.

They also discuss former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and the fact that this diagnosis was likely known for some time.

Santa Fe Public Schools' budget is a massive $46,000 per student next year:

RGF appeared in National Review recently.

An okra farm received $25,000 from New Mexico taxpayers. Then things got even more interesting. 

With talks under way in Washington over Medicaid reform New Mexico politicians are "freaking out." Paul and Wally explain why cuts and reforms are long overdue.

There has been a spate of issues with air traffic control especially in Newark, Paul has done work on this issue in the past. The solution can be found by looking north to Canada. 

There has been a lot of discussion about New Mexico's underfunded pensions recently. What's going on?

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!  

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 vote to overturn California's EV waiver.

One Rep.'s bizarre constituent mail.

Do oil and gas "run" New Mexico's Legislature.

Trump threatens film tariffs?