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.
A bill that could result in larger school classes and shorter school days, passed the House by a vote of 34-30 Wednesday afternoon. The bill now goes to the governor.
A fiscal impact report on the bill warned of potential “negative impact on student achievement,” an argument echoed by some Democrats on the floor. The new rules would be in effect until the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
By a vote of 34-30, SB 97 passed the House after half an hour of debate during which Democrats voiced their displeasure and Republicans lauded what they called a much-needed piece of legislation.
“If there is no money, this is what is going to have to happen,” said Rep. Rick Miera, D-Albuquerque, the chair of the House Education Committee.
Meanwhile, Rep. Benjamin Rodefer, D-Bernalillo, opposed the bill. Rodefor said he did not think that a “two page bill” could “potentially destroy the educational system” but this bill was one that could do just that.
Minority Leader Tom Taylor, R-Farmington, supported the bill, saying, “I don’t believe that it goes far enough.”
