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.
Albuquerque city councilor Dan Lewis announced Sunday that he will run for Congress in the 1st Congressional District. Lewis is the first announced candidate for the seat.
Lewis, a Republican, announced the day after incumbent Martin Heinrich announced his intention to run for Senate. The business owner declared his candidacy in Albuquerque’s Old Town.
The Albuquerque Journal reported that Lewis entered the race “to help small businesses, so they can create badly needed jobs, and to protect our nation and our people from those who wish us harm.”
The 1st Congressional District is in central New Mexico, based around Albuquerque, and is considered New Mexico’s swing district. Heinrich was the first Democrat to represent New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District and was reelected in 2010.
Lewis is the first announced candidate for the seat though two prospective candidates have formed exploratory committees.
