On this week's interview Paul talks to Christopher Erickson a professor of economics at NMSU. Chris and Paul discuss a recent interview he gave to Newsweek about a report that New Mexico has seen a decline in immigrants. They discuss economic issues in New Mexico and what is holding its back. Then, the discussion shifts to immigration policy. Where are people coming from who are crossing the border? Why are they crossing? What would a sensible immigration policy be? You don't want to miss this informative conversation!  You can find out more about his work here.   ..read more

A Judge puts MLG’s forced 5 day school week on hold. NM spends millions on solar projects not knowing how much power it will get. We discussed the challenges UPS and FedEx are having w/ adopting EV’s but NM’s Environment Department is spending just under $500K to buy UPS “clean vehicles." Rebecca Dow w/ OAK NM had an op-ed in the Albuquerque Journal highlighting why a recent federal report necessitates school choice.   Being a US senator is about more than bringing home pork. If Sen. Heinrich is re-elected he is in line to massively increase his (negative) impact ..read more

On the latest Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss Gov. MLG caught on tape speaking to top Homeland Security staff. She certainly sounds more concerned about NM's marijuana industry than fentanyl and the border. She's "cranky" with the Secretary and holding the press "at bay".  APS school hosts a drag queen at an Albuquerque high school's prom.  53 New Mexico school districts have sued MLG over her 5 day school week mandate. The latest regulation being pushed by MLG's education department is totally nuts.  NM is ranked 31st among states ..read more

On this week's interview Paul sits down with UNM Finance Professor Reilly White to discuss issues in New Mexico's "Energy Transition" relating to electricity. While the transition was touted as zero cost or even a financial benefit for ratepayers. White believes that the transition will cost real money and will have some profound impacts on ratepayers and the future of PNM as an independent company alike.    ..read more

On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss: MLG calls a special session starting July 18. We don't have an exact agenda, but initial statements seem to point to some actual crime reforms, not gun grabs. Time will tell.  RGF publishes a report on "The Viscolli Gun Loophole" Some friends of Michelle seem to receive preferential treatment.  A new federal education report highlights the need for dramatic improvements (even from the Federal Government's perspective.  New Mexico has seen an uptick in preschool attendance, but no word on r ..read more

On this week's interview Paul talks to Johnny Johnson, executive director of the New Mexico Trucking Association. Like the auto industry truckers are also being forced by government policymakers to embrace electric vehicles. Find out more about that here. Paul and Johnny also talk about the importance of the trucking industry and the prospects of self-driving trucks.  Truckers are an underappreciated but critical force in both the US and New Mexico economies ..read more

Paul and Wally discuss the potential impact of the new Israel/Iran conflict. The good news is that America's relative oil independence has not caused oil prices to skyrocket. Also, will this change Congress' approach to the stalled aid bills?   Biden's permitting ban on LNG exports is a loser across the spectrum. A former NPR executive recently said there's bias at NPR. Here's our story about NPR in New Mexico. NM is the only state in US to see a drop in immigrant numbers from 10 years ago. NM a mediocre 38th in Rich States, Poor States. A security firm "fires" their Albuquerque client du ..read more

On this week's interview Paul talks to Nella Domenici. Domenici is the Republican Party candidate for US Senate in New Mexico. She is longtime Senator Pete Domenici's daughter. Paul and Nella discuss what that was like and what formed her politics, her activism and efforts to reform education in New Mexico, and her candidacy for the US Senate and the issues she has with the incumbent.  ..read more

New Mexico's House Republicans have elected new leaders. Paul and Wally know the players and discuss.  While I-40 crumbles NM asks feds for $250 million to reduce emissions on I-25. The left doubles down on EV mandates. MLG touts EV mandates (the transition is "inevitable" but must be subsidized and mandated). Tesla's dropping sales, MLG/Biden mandates outstrip estimates. NM ranks 30th overall in Wallethub tax burden report. APD garners national headlines for wrong reasons but the City Council fails to hold Chief Medina accountable as the department continues ..read more

On this week's interview Paul talks to William L. Kovacs. Kovacs was senior vice president for environment, technology & regulatory affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a chief counsel on Capitol Hill. Kovacs has written three books including his newest, “Devolution of Power: Rolling Back the Federal State to Preserve the Republic.”  In this book Kovacs asks a basic question: Can a mismanaged federal government unite a polarized nation? If not, how do we divide? Check out this informative conversation with a former political insider.  ..read more