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…
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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.
According to the Associated Press, Governor Bill Richardson is leaning towards a veto of the food tax. The AP cites Deputy Chief of Staff Gilbert Gallegos.
Earlier today, The Independent reported that Richardson called some vulnerable Democratic lawmakers asking their opinions on whether or not he should veto the food tax.
“If you can find a way of covering it without cutting education and without us calling us back, do it (line item veto),” Rodefer said, recalling his conversation with the governor. “You’ll look like a hero.”
In order to veto the food tax and keep the Legislature from needing to come back, Richardson would need to cut $68 million from the budget passed by the Legislature during the special session last month.
Richardson will announce his final decision tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at a press conference, his office announced today in a press release. All the questions — the food tax being the largest question mark — will be answered then.
