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.
OK, taxpayers. Four days and $140,000 into this special session, here’s what you’ve gotten in return for your investment during this special session, which is entering its fifth day.
The House and Senate have agreed to three bills, which are now headed to the governor’s desk for his signature: a general election bill; money for a child care program; and the bill that pays the Legislature to be here.
The hard work is still ahead on Gov. Bill Richardson’s major priorities, which includes tax rebate legislation and a bill that would expand health care coverage to low-income children across the state.
The House and Senate have competing legislation on the tax rebate bill. The House has altered a Senate health care bill, which means the legislation is back in the Senate today. It’s unclear whether the Senate will agree to the change, or dispute it. That would trigger a conference committee between the two chambers.
The House and Senate have yet to start their respective floor sessions. It’s a little before 1 p.m.
