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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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Bill would allow concealed guns in schools

By | 02.10.11 | 2:22 pm

A bill proposed by a Ruidoso lawmaker would make it legal to carry concealed weapons onto public school property. The bill would also allow people to carry multiple concealed weapons.

Governor signs concealed guns in restaurants bill

By | 03.10.10 | 12:57 pm

Governor Bill Richardson announced in a press release today that he signed a bill that would allow concealed weapons in some restaurants. While doing so, Richardson announced that he was directing the New Mexico Department of Public Safety to…

Concealed weapons coming to a restaurant near you

By | 02.18.10 | 11:18 am

Just before sunrise, the House shot SB 40, Concealed Weapons in Certain Restaurants, to the Governor’s desk without much of a bang.

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…

Guns in restaurants that serve beer, wine are closer to reality

By | 02.12.10 | 6:23 pm

Annie got one step closer to being able to carry her concealed gun into a restaurant on Friday.

Senators voted 27-15 to approve Sen. George MuñozSB 40 that would allow those with concealed weapon permits…

TODAY’S BLOG ROUNDUP: Guns, homicide and… Jon Stewart?

By | 07.23.09 | 11:49 am

A quick trip around the local blogosphere:

Former ABQ Mayor Jim Baca asks U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, “WTF?!” In much more eloquent terminology, Baca questions why Udall is supporting those who have concealed weapon permits from around the United…