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		<title>842 Stephanie Slade &#8211; &#8220;Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right&#8221;</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s Tipping Point NM interview Paul sits down with Stephanie Slade. Slade is a journalist and author who works for Reason, a libertarian publication. Slade discusses her new book &#8220;Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right&#8221; which highlights the need for virtue and liberty. Stephanie was recently in Albuquerque for a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/842-stephanie-slade-fusionism-liberty-virtue-and-the-future-of-the-american-right/">842 Stephanie Slade &#8211; &#8220;Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right&#8221;</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 interview Paul sits down with Stephanie Slade. Slade is a journalist and author who works for <a href="https://reason.com/people/stephanie-slade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">Reason</span></a>, a libertarian publication. Slade discusses her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fusionism-Liberty-Virtue-Future-American/dp/0268211493/reasonmagazinea-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1"><i>&#8220;Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right</i></span></a>&#8221; which highlights the need for virtue and liberty.</p>
<p class="p1">Stephanie was recently in Albuquerque for a Rio Grande Foundation sponsored event.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/842-stephanie-slade-fusionism-liberty-virtue-and-the-future-of-the-american-right/">842 Stephanie Slade &#8211; &#8220;Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title> 841 &#8220;New America,&#8221; Polling, Debate Scheduled &#038; Teacher Morale</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Trump floats changing New Mexico&#8217;s name to &#8220;New America.&#8221; A business poll shows how businesses feel about gross receipts tax (they really don&#8217;t like it). ABQ Journal polling finds plurality of New Mexicans support paying legislators. New Mexicans don&#8217;t think the economy is very good. Inflation, cost of living, are top concerns for New Mexicans. Overwhelmingly New [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/841-new-america-polling-debate-scheduled-teacher-morale/"> 841 &#8220;New America,&#8221; Polling, Debate Scheduled &amp; Teacher Morale</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">Trump floats changing <a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/news/oh-hell-no-new-mexico-leaders-react-to-trumps-new-america-post/3116580" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">New Mexico&#8217;s name to &#8220;New America.&#8221;</span></a></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/business/creda-poll-new-mexicos-gross-receipt-tax-makes-it-hard-to-do-business/3114608" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A business poll </a></span>shows how businesses feel about gross receipts tax (they really don&#8217;t like it).</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/news/journal-poll-proposal-to-pay-nm-legislators-a-salary-has-support-but-many-voters-still-undecided/3114700">ABQ Journal polling finds plurality of New Mexicans support paying legislators.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/news/journal-poll-new-mexicans-not-enthusiastic-about-state-economy/3114173" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Mexicans don&#8217;t think the economy is very good.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/news/journal-poll-new-mexicans-say-inflation-cost-of-living-top-concerns-facing-families/3114162" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inflation, cost of living, are top concerns for New Mexicans.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.abqjournal.com/news/journal-poll-data-center-opposition-runs-high-in-new-mexico/3112524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Overwhelmingly New Mexicans support a data center moratorium.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/kob-announces-date-for-gubernatorial-debate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haaland finally agrees to debate Hull on October 8.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/report-new-mexico-teachers-have-2nd-highest-morale-in-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National report says New Mexico teachers have 2nd-highest morale in the nation.</a></span></p>
<p class="p1">Paul shares a bit about his own experiences on 9/11 and the 25th anniversary.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/841-new-america-polling-debate-scheduled-teacher-morale/"> 841 &#8220;New America,&#8221; Polling, Debate Scheduled &amp; Teacher Morale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>840 Larry Marker &#8211; Candidate for United States Senate</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Paul interviews Larry Marker, a candidate for a United States Senate seat representing New Mexico.  Larry answers a series of tough questions related to the problems he will address if elected to the Senate.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/840-larry-marker-candidate-for-united-states-senate/">840 Larry Marker &#8211; Candidate for United States Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Paul interviews Larry Marker, a candidate for a United States Senate seat representing New Mexico.  Larry answers a series of tough questions related to the problems he will address if elected to the Senate.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/840-larry-marker-candidate-for-united-states-senate/">840 Larry Marker &#8211; Candidate for United States Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>839 Hull/Haaland Poll, NM Flush with Cash and a Weak Economy, NM Spends Big on Education &#038; more</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>According to the Albuquerque Journal&#8217;s poll by Brian Sanderoff gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull is within 6 points of Haaland. What are the implications? What does Hull need to do to win? As expected New Mexico has nearly $1 billion in unexpected money. Paul believes that figure will rise to over a billion by the time the session rolls around. Despite [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/839-hull-haaland-poll-nm-flush-with-cash-and-a-weak-economy-nm-spends-big-on-education-more/">839 Hull/Haaland Poll, NM Flush with Cash and a Weak Economy, NM Spends Big on Education &amp; 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">According to the <a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/gregg-hull-within-6-points-of-haaland-in-new-mexico-governors-race/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1"><i>Albuquerque Journal&#8217;s</i></span></a> poll by Brian Sanderoff gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull is within 6 points of Haaland. What are the implications? What does Hull need to do to win?</p>
<p class="p1">As expected <a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/as-expected-new-mexico-is-approaching-1-billion-in-new-money-due-to-elevated-oil-prices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">New Mexico has nearly $1 billion in unexpected money.</span></a> Paul believes that figure will rise to over a billion by the time the session rolls around.<a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/source-nm-is-right-new-mexico-state-budget-is-booming-its-economy-isnt-making-the-case-for-bold-tax-reductions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1"> Despite the oil and gas boom New Mexico&#8217;s economy isn&#8217;t particularly strong</span></a> which highlights the failure of MLG and the Democrats&#8217; policies.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/new-mexico-is-a-big-spender-on-k-12-education/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Mexico is a big spender on K-12 education</a></span> with more $$ per student than the national average or any of its neighbors, by far.</p>
<p class="p1">The <a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/education/u-s-sues-new-mexico-over-law-extending-higher-education-benefits-to-immigrants/article_d998146d-3e66-4f65-be03-4bc5592d707f.html?utm_source=santafenewmexican.com&amp;utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fbreaking%2F&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=headline" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">Trump Administration is suing New Mexico for providing &#8220;free&#8221; college to illegal immigrants.</span></a></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/analysts-warn-of-insolvency-if-new-mexico-maintains-health-insurance-subsidies/article_09c489f6-39a3-48bb-b1ec-1ffd82068fa2.html?utm_source=santafenewmexican.com&amp;utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fyour-morning-headlines%2F&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=headline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Mexico&#8217;s subsidies for (former) ObamaCare subsidy recipients is proving expensive.</a></span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/839-hull-haaland-poll-nm-flush-with-cash-and-a-weak-economy-nm-spends-big-on-education-more/">839 Hull/Haaland Poll, NM Flush with Cash and a Weak Economy, NM Spends Big on Education &amp; more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>838 Bob Perls &#8211; New Mexico Open Elections and New Mexico Forward Party</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On this week&#8217;s interview Paul talks to Bob Perls. Perls is a former Democrat state legislator and also ran  New Mexico Open Elections, and the current chair and a candidate for US Senate from the New Mexico Forward Party. Paul and Bob discuss semi-open primaries along with a wide variety of election issues facing New Mexico. Check it out!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/838-bob-perls-new-mexico-open-elections-and-new-mexico-forward-party/">838 Bob Perls &#8211; New Mexico Open Elections and New Mexico Forward Party</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 talks to Bob Perls. Perls is a former Democrat state legislator and also ran  <a href="https://www.nmopenelections.org/leadership"><span class="s1">New Mexico</span></a> <a href="https://www.nmopenelections.org/leadership" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">Open Elections,</span></a> and the current chair and a candidate for US Senate from the <a href="https://home.forwardparty.com/bobperls" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s1">New Mexico Forward Party</span></a>. Paul and Bob discuss semi-open primaries along with a wide variety of election issues facing New Mexico. Check it out!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/838-bob-perls-new-mexico-open-elections-and-new-mexico-forward-party/">838 Bob Perls &#8211; New Mexico Open Elections and New Mexico Forward Party</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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		<title>837 Virgin Galactic Slashes Payments to Spaceport, Project Jupiter Permits on Hold, Buc-ees may never come to New Mexico and more</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Paul is at the State Policy Network meeting in Orlando. What is going on there? Virgin Galactic slashes payments to Spaceport. NM Supreme Court puts permits on hold for Project Jupiter. San Juan County is &#8220;open&#8221; for data centers though. DeSantis calls for end to Congressional pensions (maybe for the Legislature as well?). Will Buc-ees [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/837-virgin-galactic-slashes-payments-to-spaceport-project-jupiter-permits-on-hold-buc-ees-may-never-come-to-new-mexico-and-more/">837 Virgin Galactic Slashes Payments to Spaceport, Project Jupiter Permits on Hold, Buc-ees may never come to New Mexico 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>Paul is at the State Policy Network meeting in Orlando. What is going on there?</p>
<p><a href="https://errorsofenchantment.com/virgin-galactic-slashes-payments-to-spaceport-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Virgin Galactic slashes payments to Spaceport.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/new-mexico-supreme-court-pauses-project-jupiter-permitting-processes/article_582153d8-2f7e-4eac-a559-4affd8893c61.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NM Supreme Court puts permits on hold for Project Jupiter.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/san-juan-county-prepares-for-data-center-proposals-as-potential-economic-boost/article_99756588-fce5-492b-82bf-1d55d71db887.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">San Juan County is &#8220;open&#8221; for data centers though.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://x.com/Evelyn001d/status/2091650340563354043?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DeSantis calls for end to Congressional pensions (maybe for the Legislature as well?).</a></p>
<p><a href="https://x.com/RioGrandeFndn/status/2091606145203155300?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Will Buc-ees ever come to New Mexico? Not based on these comments.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://x.com/thenewmexican/status/2091254600934318194?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Mexico to pay for gender transition surgery with Medicaid pulling back.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-trade-trump-ontario-53c4f83c8365c14b372b314396ae8179" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The US is levying 50% tariffs on Canada and Canada will retaliate?</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com/837-virgin-galactic-slashes-payments-to-spaceport-project-jupiter-permits-on-hold-buc-ees-may-never-come-to-new-mexico-and-more/">837 Virgin Galactic Slashes Payments to Spaceport, Project Jupiter Permits on Hold, Buc-ees may never come to New Mexico and more</a> appeared first on <a href="https://tippingpointnm.com">Tipping Point New Mexico</a>.</p>
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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>
		<link>https://tippingpointnm.com/836-vance-ginn-eliminating-new-mexicos-income-tax-data-centers-property-tax-reform-across-the-u-s-and-more/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
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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>
		<link>https://tippingpointnm.com/834-john-lonergan-new-mexicos-hostility-towards-business-and-entrepreneurs/</link>
		
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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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