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.
Las Cruces City Council candidates will participate in another forum this evening. The forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite Street in Las Cruces. All six council candidates are expected to attend. They’ll be asked questions that are submitted in writing by audience members.
There are six candidates vying for three seats on the council in the Nov. 3 election.
In the District 3 race, Mayor Pro-Tem Dolores C. Archuleta is being challenged by Olga Pedroza. In the District 5 race, Councilor Gil Jones is being challenged by Gill M. Sorg. In the District 6 race, Councilor Sharon K. Thomas is being challenged by James W. Harbison.
Absentee voting by mail is underway, and in-person absentee voting begins Wednesday.
