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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.

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Guv signs Whistleblower Protection Act, other bills in Las Cruces

By | 02.27.10 | 9:45 pm

Gov. Bill Richardson was in Las Cruces Saturday to sign into law the Whistleblower Protection Act, funding for the Las Cruces downtown tax increment development district and colonias, and a spaceport-related bill.

House passes concealed weapons bill

By | 02.14.10 | 2:59 pm

The House voted 53 to 14 Sunday to allow individuals legally carrying concealed weapons to bring guns into restaurants that serve beer and wine, unless a restaurant opts out of the program.

A similar bill passed the Senate last…

House votes to ban calling-and-driving statewide

By | 02.09.10 | 4:10 pm

Talking, texting and picture-taking while you’re behind the wheel could soon land you a fine–everywhere in New Mexico. A vote of 35-30 sent House Bill 10 on to the Senate and moved the state closer to laws in place…