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.
KUNM Call-in Show host Arcie Chapa
This just in from KUNM FM 89.9: “This week on the KUNM call-in show Arcie Chapa continues our look at the 2009 Legislative Session with coverage of a bill that seeks to define what nonprofits can and can’t do during an election year. If passed, the Election Communication Contribution Reporting bill will require nonprofits to list donors who give more than $5,000 if they name a political candidate in any of their print or broadcast ads during an election year. Nonprofits defend their advocacy and public education work, Thursday morning at 8 on the KUNM call-in show.”Confirmed guests on the show include Matt Brix of the Center for Civic Policy, and Ona Porter, Executive Director of Community Action New Mexico. Producers have also invited Rep. Ken Martinez, D-Grants; Sen. Michael Sanchez, D-Belen; and Assistant Attorney General Phil Baca.
NMI has been following this issue since it bubbled to the surface last year. To catch up on some of our coverage, see these stories:
Now There’s a Twist on the Proposal to Limit Nonprofits
Roundhouse leaders target nonprofits’ activity with new bill
Nonprofits can be ‘political’ in a perfectly legal way (commentary by Ona Porter)
‘Sour grapes’ lawsuit targeting ABQ nonprofits is officially dead
Mary Herrera stands firm in face of nonprofits’ federal lawsuit
AG is stalling on definition of ‘political activity,’ senator says
Progressive nonprofits file federal lawsuit
Lawsuit filed by defeated state lawmakers dismissed
Secretary of State to nonprofit: register as a political committee or face penalty
Nonprofits and politics: NM isn’t the only state to grapple with issue
Defeated Democratic lawmakers sue to overturn June 3 primary results
