809 Pearce to Head Bureau of Land Management, Workforce Participation Plummets, APS Spending $36,859 per Student and more

On this week’s Tipping Point conversation New Mexico’s Steve Pearce was confirmed to head up Bureau of Land Management on a 46-45 vote. New Mexico Senators Lujan and Heinrich opposed him.

The Santa Fe New Mexican covers   overspending in New Mexico’s “free” childcare program. Paul also highlights his recent Tweet on the program. Also, MLG’s early childcare claims are without evidence as NM’s workforce participation rate has plummeted since November 2025.

Another court rules against Trump’s tariffs w/ RGF signed on as an amicus. Wally and Paul discuss the case and why RGF takes issue with the tariffs.

APS adopts massive budget totaling $36,859 per student. Paul and Wally explore the situation.

MLG/NM courts are attempting an end run around Congress on EV mandates.

NM’s heavily subsidized film industry is failing (according to them, not us).

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