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.
We’ll be spilling some beer in honor of our homies at the New Mex tonight. The newspaper published its own bad news Saturday, with a news brief reporting that it has cut the equivalent of 12 positions. The cuts were made through a combination of layoffs, job consolidation and the decision not to fill some vacant positions, owner and publisher Robin Martin said.
Although six of the cuts were in the newsroom, sources tell NMI that only one writer was laid off, while another will go to half-time. From the brief:
“The changes we make today will position us for the future,” Ginny Sohn, associate publisher, told the staff in a memo. “The New Mexican is strong and stable and will be for a long time.”
We certainly hope so. Here’s a toast to you, inkstained wretches of Santa Fe. Stay strong. <clink>.
