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.
Sen. Tim Keller said in an email to supporters that he will not run for Congress next year. The Democratic state senator said that he will instead run for re-election in his current position.
“Many thanks to all of you that have been encouraging me to run for Congress,” Keller said in the email to supporters. “I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm!”
Keller represents part of Albuquerque in the New Mexico Senate.
The 1st Congressional District seat will feature an open seat race because current Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., is running for U.S. Senate. Sen. Jeff Bingaman announced earlier this year he would not seek a sixth term in the position.
State Sen. Eric Griego, D-Albuquerque, has formed an exploratory committee to run for the position. State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, D-Albuquerque, and Terry Brunner, who heads the USDA Rural Development in New Mexico and was Bingaman’s former state director, are also considering running for the position.
Among Republicans, Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis has announced his candidacy and former state Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones has formed an exploratory committee.
