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.
New Mexicans may soon be able to renew their drivers licenses without having to stand in line. House bill 25 passed on Friday by a vote of 58-0. The bill now has less than a week to make it through the Senate.
Those looking to renew their license would be able to do so over the phone or “by other electronic means.”
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Nate Cote, D-Las Cruces who says:
“This is one step in the direction of making the Motor Vehicle Department more
efficient and customer friendly. This legislation should be an example to other state departments to look at similar efficiencies that could improve their programs. This bill is an effective effort in cutting costs to taxpayers.”
The vision and tests and photos taken for licenses could happen every 16 years.
