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		<title>836 Vance Ginn &#8211; Eliminating New Mexico&#8217;s Income Tax, Data Centers, Property Tax Reform Across the U.S. and more</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s interview Paul sits down with economist and Texas-based free market policy consultant Vance Ginn. They discuss the importance of eliminating New Mexico&#8217;s personal income tax. They then discuss the political and policy situation in Texas. Gov. Abbott recently issued a moratorium on data centers. Will a hard-left &#8220;progressive&#8221; be able to win the Senate seat? Finally, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/836-vance-ginn-eliminating-new-mexicos-income-tax-data-centers-property-tax-reform-across-the-u-s-and-more/">836 Vance Ginn &#8211; Eliminating New Mexico&#8217;s Income Tax, Data Centers, Property Tax Reform Across the U.S. and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s interview Paul sits down with economist and <a href="https://www.vanceginn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.vanceginn.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787335490423000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mnKdtQUaygukAsBlgV-mG">Texas-based free market policy consultant Vance Ginn.</a> They discuss the importance of eliminating New Mexico&#8217;s personal income tax. They then discuss the political and policy situation in Texas. Gov. Abbott recently issued a moratorium on data centers. Will a hard-left &#8220;progressive&#8221; be able to win the Senate seat? Finally, states are considering reforming or eliminating property taxes. What is the right approach? Check out this important conversation!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/836-vance-ginn-eliminating-new-mexicos-income-tax-data-centers-property-tax-reform-across-the-u-s-and-more/">836 Vance Ginn &#8211; Eliminating New Mexico&#8217;s Income Tax, Data Centers, Property Tax Reform Across the U.S. and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>835 Sheryl Williams Stapleton Convicted on All Counts, Problems with Democrats Primary Plans, Legislative Pay Proposal to Voters and more</title>
		<link>https://tippingpointnm.com/835-sheryl-williams-stapleton-convicted-on-all-counts-problems-with-democrats-primary-plans-legislative-pay-proposal-to-voters-and-more/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Former Democrat House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton convicted on all counts. She was paid by APS while in the Legislature illegally in addition to her corruption. There are two big problems with Democrats&#8217; primary plans. Paying the Legislature isn&#8217;t a bad idea, but the ballot measure on this fall&#8217;s ballots is. Welcome to NM job creators, get lost! [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/835-sheryl-williams-stapleton-convicted-on-all-counts-problems-with-democrats-primary-plans-legislative-pay-proposal-to-voters-and-more/">835 Sheryl Williams Stapleton Convicted on All Counts, Problems with Democrats Primary Plans, Legislative Pay Proposal to Voters and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="font-weight: 400">Former Democrat House <a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-williams-stapleton-education-fraud-charges-004e757d98cb9b6c8ebfbb6e89be16b1" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-williams-stapleton-education-fraud-charges-004e757d98cb9b6c8ebfbb6e89be16b1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787177242350000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0EmQgXUpHFR7pjpdWhcHMP">Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton</a> convicted on all counts. She was <a href="https://www.krqe.com/news/larry-barker/state-rep-violates-aps-policy-by-collecting-pay-while-working-legislative-role-republished/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.krqe.com/news/larry-barker/state-rep-violates-aps-policy-by-collecting-pay-while-working-legislative-role-republished/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787177242351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3kxyBwVwsZgOLpAWGiAiE5">paid by APS while in the Legislature illegally</a> in addition to her corruption.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/there-are-two-big-problems-w-democrats-early-primary-push/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://errorsofenchantment.com/there-are-two-big-problems-w-democrats-early-primary-push/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787177242351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wZyJdayYIA-sSUyT14R5i">There are two big problems with Democrats&#8217; primary plans.</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/paying-legislature-isnt-a-bad-idea-but-the-ballot-measure-this-fall-is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://errorsofenchantment.com/paying-legislature-isnt-a-bad-idea-but-the-ballot-measure-this-fall-is/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787177242351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1a-iTrmSfxBW1peqNsomEj">Paying the Legislature isn&#8217;t a bad idea, but the ballot measure on this fall&#8217;s ballots is.</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/welcome-to-new-mexico-job-creators-now-get-lost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://errorsofenchantment.com/welcome-to-new-mexico-job-creators-now-get-lost/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787177242351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Hv2IdJr-ibo9Xb12XQmur">Welcome to NM job creators, get lost!</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/rep-stansbury-is-delusional-and-apparently-in-the-wrong-office/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://errorsofenchantment.com/rep-stansbury-is-delusional-and-apparently-in-the-wrong-office/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787177242351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2_X0ZRTP140d2Qfeqj-sGd">Rep. Stansbury has some &#8220;interesting&#8221; takes on NM economy/policy.</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/editorials/when-taxpayers-are-paying-let-them-know-youre-working/article_c6e0eaf1-8123-4602-9020-7bd0a7277747.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/editorials/when-taxpayers-are-paying-let-them-know-youre-working/article_c6e0eaf1-8123-4602-9020-7bd0a7277747.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787177242351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hHlYFbzml8yR7Eix4wlo9">Is Secretary of State Oliver actually doing her job? She makes $144,000 annually</a>.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/city-effort-to-use-vacant-land-worthwhile-should-be-expanded-to-county-aps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://errorsofenchantment.com/city-effort-to-use-vacant-land-worthwhile-should-be-expanded-to-county-aps/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787177242351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XmwSdYZNmX4cDL8QAi3AE">Albuquerque&#8217;s effort to sell or use vacant land is worthwhile.</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/835-sheryl-williams-stapleton-convicted-on-all-counts-problems-with-democrats-primary-plans-legislative-pay-proposal-to-voters-and-more/">835 Sheryl Williams Stapleton Convicted on All Counts, Problems with Democrats Primary Plans, Legislative Pay Proposal to Voters and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>834 John Lonergan &#8211; New Mexico&#8217;s Hostility Towards Business and Entrepreneurs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>John Lonergan is a Santa Fe-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a long track record of successes. He is also a job creator and investor. His current work is as Chairman of American Fertilizer. He attempted to build a fertilizer plant in New Mexico (near Hobbs) but was thwarted at every turn by the State&#8217;s [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/834-john-lonergan-new-mexicos-hostility-towards-business-and-entrepreneurs/">834 John Lonergan &#8211; New Mexico&#8217;s Hostility Towards Business and Entrepreneurs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>John Lonergan is a Santa Fe-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a long track record of successes. He is also a job creator and investor. His current work is as Chairman of American Fertilizer.</p>
<p>He attempted to build a fertilizer plant in New Mexico (near Hobbs) but was thwarted at every turn by the State&#8217;s political class. Ultimately he shifted the plant to business-friendly Wyoming.</p>
<p>Paul and John discuss the challenge of entrepreneurship and job creation in New Mexico and why hostility toward entrepreneurs holds New Mexico back.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/834-john-lonergan-new-mexicos-hostility-towards-business-and-entrepreneurs/">834 John Lonergan &#8211; New Mexico&#8217;s Hostility Towards Business and Entrepreneurs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>833 Big Wins on Taxes and Public Campaign Funding, Conclusion of Hoodie-Gate and more episode artwork Tipping Point New Mexico</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Two big wins for RGF on local taxes and no public financing of county elections. The stunning conclusion of &#8220;hoodie-gate&#8221;. How could New Mexicans benefit from the federal school choice tax credit? Is demography New Mexico&#8217;s biggest problem? Alternative licensing for attorneys is a winner for New Mexico. Perhaps the Legislature will take notice? A response [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/833-big-wins-on-taxes-and-public-campaign-funding-conclusion-of-hoodie-gate-and-more-episode-artwork-tipping-point-new-mexico/">833 Big Wins on Taxes and Public Campaign Funding, Conclusion of Hoodie-Gate and more episode artwork Tipping Point New Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/rgf-notches-two-big-local-policy-wins-in-abq-metro-this-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Two big wins for RGF</a> on local taxes and no public financing of county elections.</p>
<p class="p1">The stunning conclusion of &#8220;hoodie-gate&#8221;.</p>
<p class="p1">How could New Mexicans benefit from the <a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/how-could-new-mexicans-benefit-from-the-federal-education-tax-credit-and-how-can-you-help/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">federal school choice tax credit</a>?</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/demographic-decline-new-mexicos-biggest-problem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Is demography New Mexico&#8217;s biggest problem</a>?</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/alternative-licensing-for-attorneys-is-a-winner-for-new-mexico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alternative licensing for attorneys </a>is a winner for New Mexico. Perhaps the Legislature will take notice?</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/schardin-clark-is-missing-the-boat-on-new-mexicos-income-tax/">A response to Stephanie Schardin Clarke</a> on income taxes.</p>
<p class="p1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/the-railrunner-costs-taxpayers-150-per-ride-and-it-isnt-even-green/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The RailRunner costs $150 per rider</a> and it isn&#8217;t even &#8220;green&#8221;.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/833-big-wins-on-taxes-and-public-campaign-funding-conclusion-of-hoodie-gate-and-more-episode-artwork-tipping-point-new-mexico/">833 Big Wins on Taxes and Public Campaign Funding, Conclusion of Hoodie-Gate and more episode artwork Tipping Point New Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>832 Vern Lund &#8211; CEO of Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s interview Paul sits down with Vern Lund, the CEO of Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC). You may have never heard of NTEC, but it is a big deal both in New Mexico&#8217;s energy sector as well as economically on the Navajo Nation. What is NTEC and what does it do? What is [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/832-vern-lund-ceo-of-navajo-transitional-energy-company-ntec/">832 Vern Lund &#8211; CEO of Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">On this week&#8217;s interview Paul sits down with Vern Lund, the CEO of <a href="https://navenergy.com/our-leadership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC)</a>. You may have never heard of NTEC, but it is a big deal both in New Mexico&#8217;s energy sector as well as economically on the Navajo Nation.</p>
<p class="p1">What is NTEC and what does it do? What is its involvement in the Four Corners Power Plant (a coal power plant) and other current and future energy projects? If you care about energy (and if you have been using your AC this summer, you should) this conversation is worth it!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/832-vern-lund-ceo-of-navajo-transitional-energy-company-ntec/">832 Vern Lund &#8211; CEO of Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>831 Why New Mexico Should Eliminate its Personal Income Tax, Should the State Take Over PNM and more</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s Tipping Point NM Paul and Wally discuss numerous issues facing New Mexicans. Starting off, while RGF was &#8220;wrong&#8221; that ABQ City Councilor Bassan would make a third push for her massive GRT increase to put it on this fall&#8217;s ballot, in reality fellow Councilor Klarissa Peña is introducing the exact same plan. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/831-why-new-mexico-should-eliminate-its-personal-income-tax-should-the-state-take-over-pnm-and-more/">831 Why New Mexico Should Eliminate its Personal Income Tax, Should the State Take Over PNM and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">On this week&#8217;s Tipping Point NM Paul and Wally discuss numerous issues facing New Mexicans.</p>
<p class="p1">Starting off, while RGF was &#8220;wrong&#8221; that ABQ City Councilor Bassan would make a third push for her massive GRT increase to put it on this fall&#8217;s ballot, in reality fellow Councilor Klarissa Peña is introducing the exact same plan.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/new-mexico-democrats-to-shift-presidential-primary-who-pays-the-15-million-cost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NM Dems are shifting their primary, but who pays the bill? </a></span>There are numerous additional logistical challenges.</p>
<p class="p1">In the spirit of a David Letterman <a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/top-10-reasons-new-mexico-needs-to-eliminate-the-income-tax/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">Paul and Wally go through the Top Ten reasons to eliminate NM&#8217;s personal income tax.</span></a></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://x.com/NMHouseGOP/status/2082938277867266285?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Mexico&#8217;s House GOP continues to ask (as do we) </a></span>&#8220;what about the special session on rebates/income tax elimination?&#8221;</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/wsj-looks-at-new-mexicos-permanent-funds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wall Street Journal covers NM&#8217;s $75 billion permanent fund in a thoughtful way.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/state-takeover-of-pnm-whats-the-point/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People are talking about a state takeover of PNM. What&#8217;s the point?</a></span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/831-why-new-mexico-should-eliminate-its-personal-income-tax-should-the-state-take-over-pnm-and-more/">831 Why New Mexico Should Eliminate its Personal Income Tax, Should the State Take Over PNM and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>830 Eric Olivas &#8211; Bernalillo County Commissioner</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s episode Paul sits down with Democrat Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas. Olivas is the sponsor of a plan that would move the County towards public campaign financing. Commissioner Olivas and Paul also discuss economic development including a major solar facility that will likely receive generous subsidies from the County. Finally, they discuss [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/830-eric-olivas-bernalillo-county-commissioner/">830 Eric Olivas &#8211; Bernalillo County Commissioner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s episode Paul sits down with Democrat Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas. Olivas is the sponsor of a plan that would move the County towards public campaign financing.</p>
<p>Commissioner Olivas and Paul also discuss economic development including a major solar facility that will likely receive generous subsidies from the County. Finally, they discuss the County&#8217;s economic development rubric.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/830-eric-olivas-bernalillo-county-commissioner/">830 Eric Olivas &#8211; Bernalillo County Commissioner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>829 Brook Bassan Tax Increase: Its Back, New Mexico is Outmigration Island of the the Southwest, New Mexico School Enrollment Drops and more</title>
		<link>https://tippingpointnm.com/829-brook-bassan-tax-increase-its-back-new-mexico-is-outmigration-island-of-the-the-southwest-new-mexico-school-enrollment-drops-and-more/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s conversation Paul and Wally discuss: ABQ City Councilor Brook Bassan plans to (yet again) bring her half-cent gross receipts tax increase up before City Council. Meanwhile, RGF has it on good authority that  https://errorsofenchantment.com/abq-councilor-brook-bassan-plans-to-bring-her-tax-hike-back-yet-again/ New Mexico&#8217;s Supreme Court ratifies MLG&#8217;s &#8220;free&#8221; childcare overreach w/o so much as a hearing. NM an island of outmigration [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/829-brook-bassan-tax-increase-its-back-new-mexico-is-outmigration-island-of-the-the-southwest-new-mexico-school-enrollment-drops-and-more/">829 Brook Bassan Tax Increase: Its Back, New Mexico is Outmigration Island of the the Southwest, New Mexico School Enrollment Drops and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">On this week&#8217;s conversation Paul and Wally discuss:</p>
<p class="p1">ABQ City Councilor Brook Bassan plans to (yet again) bring her half-cent gross receipts tax increase up before City Council. Meanwhile, RGF has it on good authority that  <a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/abq-councilor-brook-bassan-plans-to-bring-her-tax-hike-back-yet-again/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">https://errorsofenchantment.com/abq-councilor-brook-bassan-plans-to-bring-her-tax-hike-back-yet-again/</span></a></p>
<p class="p1">New Mexico&#8217;s Supreme Court <a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/nm-supreme-court-ratifies-mlg-overreach-w-o-even-a-hearing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">ratifies MLG&#8217;s &#8220;free&#8221; childcare overreach w/o so much as a hearing.</span></a></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/new-mexico-an-island-of-outflowing-migration-in-the-fast-growing-southwest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NM an island of outmigration in the fast growing southwest.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/new-mexico-school-enrollment-decline-driven-by-plummeting-births/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NM school enrollment decline driven by plummeting births.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1">According to the Wall Street Journal Albuquerque&#8217;s child population dropped third most among major cities between 2015 and 2024.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/829-brook-bassan-tax-increase-its-back-new-mexico-is-outmigration-island-of-the-the-southwest-new-mexico-school-enrollment-drops-and-more/">829 Brook Bassan Tax Increase: Its Back, New Mexico is Outmigration Island of the the Southwest, New Mexico School Enrollment Drops and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>828 Gregg Hull &#8211; Candidate for Governor of New Mexico</title>
		<link>https://tippingpointnm.com/828-gregg-hull-candidate-for-governor-of-new-mexico/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s interview Paul sits down with Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull. They discuss efforts around rebates, eliminating the personal income tax, and other aspects of tax reform. They also discuss data centers and other hot button issues in the 2026 campaign for governor.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/828-gregg-hull-candidate-for-governor-of-new-mexico/">828 Gregg Hull &#8211; Candidate for Governor of New Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">On this week&#8217;s interview Paul sits down with Republican gubernatorial candidate <a href="https://gregghull.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">Gregg Hull.</span></a> They discuss efforts around rebates, eliminating the personal income tax, and other aspects of tax reform. They also discuss data centers and other hot button issues in the 2026 campaign for governor.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/828-gregg-hull-candidate-for-governor-of-new-mexico/">828 Gregg Hull &#8211; Candidate for Governor of New Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>827 Bernalillo County to Consider Public Campaign Financing, LNG Bring Big Bucks to US, Hull Gets Big Endorsement and more</title>
		<link>https://tippingpointnm.com/827-bernalillo-county-to-consider-public-campaign-financing-lng-bring-big-bucks-to-us-hull-gets-big-endorsement-and-more/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s Tipping Point conversation. Paul and Wally discuss the fact that Bernalillo County WILL consider public campaign financing at August 11 meeting (a vote will be held that night although if adopted it will wind up on local ballots in November). Football stadiums are good enough for the world cup, but not NM United and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/827-bernalillo-county-to-consider-public-campaign-financing-lng-bring-big-bucks-to-us-hull-gets-big-endorsement-and-more/">827 Bernalillo County to Consider Public Campaign Financing, LNG Bring Big Bucks to US, Hull Gets Big Endorsement and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">On this week&#8217;s Tipping Point conversation. Paul and Wally discuss the fact that <a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/bernalillo-county-will-consider-public-campaign-financing-at-august-11-meeting-a-vote-will-be-held-that-night/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">Bernalillo County WILL consider public campaign financing at August 11 meeting </span></a>(a vote will be held that night although if adopted it will wind up on local ballots in November).</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/football-stadiums-good-enough-for-the-world-cup-but-not-the-new-mexico-united/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Football stadiums are good enough for the world cup</a></span>, but not NM United and Lobos.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/lng-exports-bringing-trillions-of-dollars-to-us-economy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LNG exports are bringing trillions of dollars to US economy (as we predicted).</a></span></p>
<p class="p1">RGF has provided and encourages<a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/submit-your-comment-against-the-10-mile-chaco-canyon-barrier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1"> YOU to provide public comment against the current</span></a>, arbitrary Chaco Canyon buffer.</p>
<p class="p1">Trump plans to impose <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/article/trump-announces-50-tariffs-focused-on-canadian-autos-dairy-and-alcohol-in-response-to-continued-discrimination-211628074.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">50% tariffs on various Canadian goods using tariff language from the Smoot-Hawley days.</span></a></p>
<p class="p1">Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima endorses Gregg Hull for Gov. Also, according to KOB 4, a televised debate between the two WILL happen.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/827-bernalillo-county-to-consider-public-campaign-financing-lng-bring-big-bucks-to-us-hull-gets-big-endorsement-and-more/">827 Bernalillo County to Consider Public Campaign Financing, LNG Bring Big Bucks to US, Hull Gets Big Endorsement and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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