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 New Mexico Business Weekly is reporting on IBM’s $5M set aside for “smart” loans. Most of these funds will lend money or credit lines to customers and health-care providers developing “smart technology.”
The newest Rail Runner Express train station is nearing completion, according to a story in the Santa Fe New Mexican. Expected to begin service sometime between July and August, the new station will provide service to Santa Fe’s south side just off I-25.
Over on KUNM radio, both of New Mexico’s U.S. senators — Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall — weigh in on President Obama’s pick to be the next associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor.
The Alamogordo Daily News reports on Congressman Harry Teague’s plans to help small business during difficult economic times.
And lastly, the Associated Press has a story on the possibility of opening a dental school in New Mexico. Recognizing the fact that the state has the fewest number of dentists per capita, Gov. Bill Richardson and Sen. Bingaman are looking to gather more information, including where the new school might be located.
NMI’s Danielle Bauer contributed very heavily to this post.
