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.
Some are straight donations and others are for receptions–but no matter the reason the total amount is $52,276.46. That’s how much lobbyists working the 2010 legislature have spent on lawmakers.
During the legislative session, registered lobbyists are required to submit a report on money spent for lawmakers within 48 hours of spending it. The Independent continues to keep track of these reports to show where the money is going (You can see the first report here, the second here).
