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.
Just a day after she distanced herself from Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, Gov. Susana Martinez appeared at an economic forum in Albuquerque where Senate candidate Heather Wilson was speaking. Wilson posted two pictures of the herself sitting next to Martinez at the forum.
Wilson captioned one photo:
The Governor was a surprise guest at my speech at the Economic Forum this morning. Great to sit with her! These photos are a little blury [sic], but things in politics move quickly! :)
On the other, Wilson wrote:
Susana makes me look bad by eating healthy while I scarf down the tortillas and eggs. . . :
Martinez spokesman Scott Darnell told the National Journal that Martinez was in town and decided to stop by the economic forum. He also said that Martinez was not there to specifically see Wilson’s speech.
This comes just a day after Martinez said she would not endorse a candidate in the race at this time. Martinez also said that Sanchez “will not be given responsibilities in my administration beyond the select few provided for in the state constitution.”
