Overregulation is among many economic problems facing NM. A report from Cicero Institute highlights the issues and a path forward.

The LFC study released dealing with tax breaks (discussed last week) has been put out. Paul and Wally have further details and thoughts.

NM is actually ahead of the curve on something!

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Additionally, in 2019 Candelaria was the sponsor of New Mexico’s Energy Transition Act which Paul calls “the worst bill passed during Lujan Grisham’s time in office.” They discuss the legislation, why it has created the need for PNM to find a suitor (currently Blackstone, a private equity firm), and other flaws. You don’t want to miss this conversation about two of the most important policy issues in New Mexico

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ABQ spends considerable amounts on the arts. Where does the money go?

Whatever happened to taxpayer subsidized Unser Crossing.

New Mexico politicians “grapple” with the oil and gas boom.

New Mexico sees limited benefit from tax incentives.

The NY Times highlights NM’s lousy education outcomes.

Friend of the show and private sector space analyst Doug Messier calls Virgin Galactic “Zeppelins of Today.”

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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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See how the various states compare using the Dependency Index using the study’s interactive web-based data analysis and display tool.

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MLG reinstates restaurant inspections by the NM Environment Department after the Department claimed they didn’t have enough money to do them.

Sens. Heinrich & Lujan cosponsor bill to kill federal school choice program.

RGF calls out ABQ turf waste on KOAT 7.

Las Cruces is in a budget deficit. Why? What could be done to improve the financial position of New Mexico cities?

Ebon Solar pulls plug on a proposed Albuquerque solar panel plant.

Developers overhaul Project Jupiter’s energy plan. What does it mean? Will it win support from the environmental groups?

RGF applies for certiorari to the US Supreme Court on a donor privacy case. Will RGF’s case soon be heard by SCOTUS?

Closure of Spirit Airlines highlights overreach by federal regulators.

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Whatever you think of Uballez’s approach to the issues there’s no question he is a new force to be reckoned with in New Mexico politics. Check out this interesting discussion between two people of differing viewpoints!

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MLG unveils State Energy Council. Paul and Wally have thoughts.

NM’s social studies standards are as bad as expected according to a new report.

NM climbs ranking for preschool access, but does it really matter?.

San Jon Schools $40 million new school for less than 120 students. This brings up numerous issues around New Mexico’s declining student populations.

Plans for an automotive kill switch generates debate online. Ben Ray Lujan has been a strong supporter of the “kill switch” technology.

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Check out this important conversation with a rising star in New Mexico!

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