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The New Mexico Independent going forward

By | 11.16.11

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…

EIB hears more anti-cap-and-trade testimony

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By | 11.10.11

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…

New Mexico’s largest university low in popularity

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By | 11.10.11

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.

The New Mexico State Capitol. Photo: AP Bailey, Flickr
The New Mexico State Capitol. Photo: AP Bailey, Flickr

Special Session set to begin Sept. 6

By | 08.16.11 | 9:12 am

Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday that she will call the Legislature back to work beginning on September 6, six days earlier than the Legislative Council wanted. Redistricting will be on the agenda.

The legislature will also consider Martinez’ proposal to eliminate granting driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants, but such a bill failed in the Senate last year. Martinez also asked the legislature to consider funding supplemental food assistance in addition to federal benefits.

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