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…
While environmental activists played their part yesterday during demonstrations at the capitol building, going so far as to dress up as solar panels and to sing the tune of “You Are My Sunshine,” their counterparts, the anti-cap-and-trade contingency who has…
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.
The Diane Denish gubernatorial campaign announced the official endorsement of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts Local 480.
In a statement, New Mexico’s Democratic lieutenant governor said that she is “honored” to receive the endorsement.
“New Mexico’s film industry is an important part of our state’s economy,” Denish said. “Strengthening and expanding the film industry will create jobs and help get New Mexico’s economy moving again.”
This is an important symbolic announcement — indications point to a primary against actor Val Kilmer. Kilmer has lived on a ranch in New Mexico for years, and has been considering a run for governor.
He has hired a prominent public relations firm whose clients include the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, a governor, two members of Congress and the League of Conservation Voters.
