I am writing today to announce the closure of the New Mexico Independent. After three and a half years of operation in New Mexico, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news…
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Roughly one quarter of University of New Mexico students are unimpressed with the state’s flagship public school, according to a survey that questioned college students about their higher education experiences.
Jeff Bingaman’s omnibus public lands bill easily passed the Senate today, 73-21.
Included in the 160 pieces of legislation was a bill to designate more than 17,000 acres in San Miguel County as wilderness. The bill was written by Sen. Tom Udall back when he was Rep. Tom Udall.
Every Democrat present voted for the bill, joined by 18 Republicans and both independents.
“This legislation was made possible by the coalition of local communities, including landowners, hunters, ranchers, conservationists and state legislators who worked so hard to protect this land,” said Udall. “I want to thank them for their efforts and congratulate them on a job well done. I look forward to the bill moving quickly through the House and being signed into law.”
Bingaman added: “Designating this special place a wilderness area was a collaborative effort between hunters, conservationists, ranchers and local leaders. I’m very pleased to have supported Sen. Udall’s efforts to gain Senate passage of this bill.”
The omnibus bill is expected to pass the U.S. House and be signed into law by President-elect Barack Obama after his inauguration next Tuesday.
