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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 suggests short-term bonds to close shortfall, to a chorus of “No!” from some lawmakers

By | 09.24.09 | 12:04 pm

Gov. Bill Richardson is turning to an obscure financial vehicle — “sponge bonds– to help fix New Mexico’s budget problems without a tax increase, the Associated Press is reporting today.

The governor proposes to issue $135 million in…

Guv says he’ll restore $1M for domestic violence shelters

By | 02.06.09 | 2:25 pm

The announcement comes less than 24 hours after the Senate passed a bill that scrapped funding for health and education projects around the state, including domestic violence facilities.