John Moore Associates President Brian Cochran shared his perspective on the latest unemployment numbers to be released. He expresses his concerns about public policy decisions made in reaction to the pandemic, including unemployment benefits. Brian said, "Are we programming people not to return to work?...

New Mexico Business Coalition Founder and President Carla Sonntag said, "This coming Thursday, October 7, 2021, the NMBC will be hosting a BASH (Business and Social Hour) from 5:30-7:30 PM, and we hope you will join us. John Tamny, the keynote speaker, is the political economy...

Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing brings us up to date on New Mexico’s public policy and politics affecting education and the economy.  Follow the links below for more background information on each topic: 1. Kids Count 2021: the data are sound, but the spin is...

Tax changes (increases) are the topic of today's investment market update with Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates. More information is available at https://www.johnmoore.com/. Click on the "Insights Tab."...

Brian Cochran is the President of John Moore Associates. His update today includes a review of the New Mexico housing market, the shortage of inventory, and his concerns about home buyers overextending themselves to purchase a home. Brian also reviews their May 6, 2021 webinar presented...

Steve Pearce is the Chairman of the Republican Party of NM. He served as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2019.  He offers his insights on how the public policy decisions made during the...

Paul Gessing is the President of the Rio Grande Foundation. He reviews the politics of 2020 and the public policy decisions made during a most unusual year in New Mexico. The Rio Grande Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable, tax-exempt, non-profit economic policy think tank located in...

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...