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.
Looks like Lt. Gov. Diane Denish might be getting some gubernatorial primary competition in the form of Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez. The Belen Democrat has served in the Senate since 1993.
Peter St. Cyr caught the news from a status update on Sanchez’ Facebook page.
Michael S. Sanchez has formed an exploratory committee and is still contemplating a run for governor.
Sanchez would most likely end up being at a severe financial disadvantage over fellow Democrat Denish who has $1.7 million cash on hand already.
On the Republican side, National Guard Brigadier General Greg Zanetti and former state Republican Party chairman Allen Weh have both announced interest in the race.
