Paul Gessing is the President of The Rio Grande Foundation. He helps us navigate the constantly changing political landscape in New Mexico with sound research and monthly updates on ABQ Connect. Weekly email updates from The Rio Grande Foundation are available FREE of charge by...
Pitre Buick GMC and Pitre KIA in Albuquerque, and Pitre KIA in Las Cruces are just three of many automotive dealerships in New Mexico impacted by the COVID-19 State Public Health orders. Businessman Scott Simkins, Chief Operating Officer for Pitre Automotive Group, said, "What people...
Buck is the owner of Rain Tunnel Car Spas in Albuquerque. Like many New Mexico businesses, he has had to endure having his business shut down twice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Always an optimist, Buck encourages our listeners to support "local" New Mexico owned companies...
George and Carlos are close friends and partners in business together with Bosque Heating and Cooling. They have become a one-stop-shop for construction-related services. Their menu includes heating, cooling, plumbing, roofing, and restoration. They are also committed to serving the needs of the less fortunate....
New Mexico Dream Center Executive Director, Shelley Repp, is fighting for children in New Mexico who are victims of minor domestic sex trafficking. "We have to understand the folks we are working with come from a community. It’s a bad community, but that’s who they...
The Rio Grande Foundation relentlessly researches political, economic, and public policy decisions that affect all New Mexicans. President Paul Gessing and his staff inform citizens of the importance of individual freedom, limited government, and economic opportunity through their website https://riograndefoundation.org/, and blog at https://errorsofenchantment.com/. These...
New Mexico Restaurant Association CEO. Carol Wight is fighting to keep restaurants in New Mexico open for business. According to Carol, the New Mexico Health Department orders restricting occupancy to 25% for dining in service are the country's toughest. On top of the restriction imposed...
Summer 2020 was the first season in the history of Cliff's Amusement Park that they were closed! Albuquerque missed Water Mania, Downdraft, the New Mexico Rattler, Cliff Hanger, and Fireball, to name a few of the thrilling rides families enjoy at Cliff's Amusement Park. Co-Owner,...
Dr. Brian Nixon oversees Education and Publishing for Calvary Church in Albuquerque. With civil unrest in our country, the stress of COVID-19, and the election results in mind, Brian gives us some perspective on how we should be treating one another. "God is still in control;...
Michelle was born and raised in New Mexico. She is the Republican Candidate for New Mexico District 1 US House of Representatives. Her heart is to make New Mexico the best place in the country to have a family and raise a child. She is...