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 League of United Latin American Citizens is urging New Mexico law enforcement agencies to give up their tasers. The group suggests that tasers are used on racial and ethnic minorities more often than non-Hispanic whites.
But meanwhile, an Albuquerque Police Department spokeswoman argues that taser guns are needed to protect citizens, according to the Associated Press.
In other news, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish has announced that $400,000 is coming to the state to establish a New Mexico Early Childhood Partnership, according to the Albuquerque Journal. And this time, surprisingly, we’re not talking federal stimulus money, but rather a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. The program seeks to provide “optimal development, health and social and emotional growth for children younger than fiver years old.”
The Farming Daily Times calls out freshman U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., for skipping San Juan County during his statewide health care forums. According to the story: “The decision to avoid San Juan County comes as outbursts on the subject have taken place at meetings between Democratic lawmakers and members of the public nationwide. Disturbances have led some legislators to substitute teleconferences for public forums or step up security to keep protesters at bay.” Lujan, however, does have a forum scheduled for Santa Fe this week.
At the opposite end of the state in Luna County, officials are set to hold a public forum to gather public input. The town-hall style meeting will most likely also address roads, economic development and security, according to the Deming Headlight.
And lastly, be sure to mark your calendars for next Sunday, as the Rail Runner will be offering services for the annual (and very pricy) Indian Market weekend in downtown Santa Fe. If you’re a fan of the commuter train, keep in mind that the upcoming special service will serve as a test run, as officials look to begin regular Sunday service sometime in September.
NMI’s Danielle Bauer contributed to this post.
