Paul and Dowd discuss some questions that Paul raised in a recent piece about the upcoming 2019 legislative session. With Republicans largely on the sidelines how will debates over spending, tapping the permanent fund, and marijuana legalization work out? Are Democrats serious about gross receipts tax reform? Dowd covers recent data showing that the Farmington […]

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If you live, work, or even visit Albuquerque on a regular basis you are likely familiar with the “Twin Towers” on Louisiana across from the ABQ Uptown shopping development. These are some of the most spacious facilities throughout New Mexico, but they are not enough to contain the administrative bloat of APS. The District is […]

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As RGF’s Paul Gessing wrote recently, New Mexico’s fiscal conservatives got trounced on Election Day setting up what could be a challenging two or even more years in public policy. That being said, there are many aspects of New Mexico that Dowd and Paul really like…and it’s not limited to great weather and green chile’s. […]

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COMMENTARY: The Rio Grande Foundation is a nonpartisan organization, but like so many other New Mexicans we followed the recent election closely and were surprised by the “blue tsunami” that hit our state. As a policy-driven organization, we look forward, not back. That said, the utter devastation of the GOP and most fiscally-conservative candidates on […]

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Had the chance to sit down with Ryan Laughlin of KOB-4 about the New Mexico budget situation and rapidly-changing oil prices:

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Paul and Dowd have a lively discussion with Dean Stansel. Dean is a research associate professor at the O’Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom at Southern Methodist University. He is the is primary author of the Economic Freedom of North America 2018. This annual report provides an economic freedom index for states and provinces […]

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The Albuquerque Public Schools are looking for a 19% property tax increase. At a cost of $1 million a special mail-in election will be held in early February of 2019. Anyone living in the district can vote. The thing is that it is hard to see how APS needs more of our money. Based on […]

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On this week’s show Paul and Dowd briefly discuss the results of the race in Congressional District 2 in which Yvettte Herrell lost after being ahead on election night. Also, Dowd and Paul provide a recap of the Foundation’s event with transportation expert Randal O’Toole. APS School board is looking to raise property taxes by […]

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At the Rio Grande Foundation we focus on good public policy reforms and we’ll be doing that again when the new Legislature convenes in January. That said, New Mexico relies heavily on oil production and, in case you haven’t been paying attention, since early October prices are down dramatically from the mid-$70 range to the […]

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There has been tremendous interest in the APS decision to ask voters for a 19% tax increase. RGF president Paul Gessing sat down with Madeline Schmitt of KRQE Channel 13 to discuss the issue.  

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