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.
Today, Jay Miller of Inside the Capitol reviews how the state legislature should address the budget problem. He covers several past moves to attempt to grow the local economy, such as the film industry rebates and the Rail Runner commuter trainthat he says aren’t yielding the success originally believed.John Fleck writes about on “How to Have a Useful Conversation” in the climate blogosphere. Rather than firing off differing opinions and petty reactions, he makes a suggestion: “For those who accept the science, and the need for action on greenhouse gas reductions, there are hard and open questions about what might be the best paths forward.”
Democracy for New Mexico covers the New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association as it elects new officers and board members. Since 1970, the group seeks to improve the judicial process and quality of Magistrate Court judges in the state.
SFReeper blogs about Compassion Beyond Borders, a Santa Fe-based organization that focuses on education projects in East Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. This time, the group is focusing on “Transforming the Lives of Girls,” where mere literacy is a huge gift. The group will be presenting this work this Sunday in Santa Fe.
Peter St. Cyr updates the situation regarding Sen. Tim Eichenberg and his comments suggesting Diane Denish would not be the best pick in the 2010 gubernatorial race despite his party affiliation.
