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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.

Posts Tagged 2nd Congressional District

Teague faces lawsuit for alleged unpaid loans

By | 07.01.10 | 1:12 pm

Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., and the four companies that he owns are facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit, Politico reports.

The lawsuit, by SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp., alleges Teague’s companies (Eunice Well Servicing, ABC Rental, Teaco Drilling and…

Pearce raises $277K in first quarter

By | 04.15.10 | 9:15 am

Former Representative Steve Pearce announced that he raised $277,000 in the first three months of 2010, putting his money raised in this cycle over $1 million.

Heinrich, Teague more likely to be re-elected if health care reform passes

By | 01.26.10 | 5:00 am

A poll commissioned by the liberal advocacy organizations the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America shows that if health care reform passes, Rep. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Harry Teague are more likely to be re-elected in 2010.…

Congressional Roundup: Mo’ money edition

By | 10.20.09 | 9:00 am

Albuquerque Democrat Martin Heinrich, who is running for reelection to Congress in 2010, is one of four freshman representatives who have been endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice America Political Action Committee, Roll Call reported Monday.

Teague raises $257K in third quarter

By | 10.15.09 | 4:51 pm

Congressman Harry Teague announced this afternoon that in the third quarter of 2009 he raised $270,000 $257,000 toward his bid for re-election in the 2nd Congressional District. This puts Teague’s cash on hand at over $757,000, according to his campaign.…

Harry Teague-Ed Tinsley forum Thursday to be televised nationally

By | 10.08.08 | 12:21 pm

Welcome to the big time, Harry Teague and Ed Tinsley. Seizing on the fact that New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District race is hot, C-SPAN plans to televise Thursday’s forum between the candidates nationwide and live.

Pundits figure out that 2nd District race is hot

By | 10.02.08 | 4:36 pm

National pundits have begun to realize what many in southern New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District have known for months: The race to replace Steve Pearce in Congress is hot.

Cook Political Report today changed its ranking of…

Guns fire up the debate in CD2

By | 10.01.08 | 2:26 pm

Guns have suddenly shot to the forefront of the 2nd Congressional District race, specifically where Democrat Harry Teague stands on the issue of gun ownership. And that has led to a fierce back and forth between Teague and his opponent, GOP candidate Ed Tinsley.

2nd District candidates agree to another debate

By | 09.23.08 | 12:27 pm

The 2nd Congressional District candidates have agreed to another debate.

 

Following Republican candidate Ed Tinsley’s challenge last week that Democrat Harry Teague agree to an additional debate focused entirely on the economy, the…