Rio Grande Foundation President, Paul Gessing, reviews the 55th Legislative session from the perspective of liberty, prosperity, and opportunity for all New Mexicans. He also comments on education, the federal stimulus package, and challenges the New Mexico oil and gas industry will face under the...

The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education voted 6-1 on Wednesday, February 17, to finish the school year with virtual learning. https://www.abqjournal.com/2361180/aps-schools-to-decide-on-in-person-students.html. Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, has plenty to say about this decision. Paul also summarizes the legislation currently under consideration by...

Marty Saiz is preparing to release his new book called "Game for the Ages: History on the Court." The book focuses on the history of boys' basketball in New Mexico. His work owning a State Farm Insurance Agency has allowed him to grow into the...

Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing and Intern Clint Pagurko anticipate the policy proposals to be considered during the upcoming 60-day session of the New Mexico Legislature. These are some of the topics Paul and Clint cover for us on the show today: Paul’s ABQ...

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...

Jeff Apodaca said, "I live life with my faith and my path, full throttle." His many turns in life define our interview topics: Jeff is the Son of New Mexico's 24th Governor, Jerry Apodaca. He was a state champion in football at Sante Fe High,...

One good way to prepare to vote in the general election beginning with early voting on October 17 and ending November 3, 2020, is to listen to Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation. Paul does not have all the answers, but he presents...