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.
Santa Fe is using stimulus funds to retrofit city buildings with energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems, water heating in City Hall, the Genoveva Chavez Community Center and nine other buildings, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.In Albuquerque, Dan McKay reports that things are looking up for David Campbell, incoming Mayor R.J. Berry’s choice for chief administrative officer. Campbell appears to have the five City Council votes he needs for confirmation.
A San Fidel shop that sold Native American crafts during the glory days of Route 66 has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the A.P reports. A Lebanese immigrant built the shop in 1916, and it sold Acoma Pueblo goods to travelers along the famous road.
The ABQ Journal reports on more legal trouble for the Ex-CEO of Eclipse Aviation. This time, the former executive is being sued for misleading would-be jet buyers, allegedly leading them to deposit more money for more jet orders that would never be filled.
The Deming Headlight has two interesting stories this morning, one on the possible reversal of a land purchase in Luna County due to some snags in the transaction two years ago.
Also, a story on the impact of budget cuts that could be devastating to one Deming senior center. Cuts could affect around 300 to 400 area seniors and has center regulars saying the cuts are “100 percent wrong.”
