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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 Congressional District 1

Time magazine: White can’t shake Bush from campaign

By | 10.28.08 | 4:00 am

In Time magazine’s “Races to Watch ’08″ section of its Web site, and presumably in its upcoming print issue, the CD1 race between Democrat Martin Heinrich and Republican Darren White is mentioned prominently. Under the headline: “A New Mexico…

CD1: The fireworks begin

By | 09.25.08 | 2:47 am

If you think the race for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District seems quieter than anticipated, you’re not alone. What was widely expected to be a barn-burner has largely been a snoozer. But that’s started to change.

When has Martin Heinrich stood up against corruption?

By | 09.23.08 | 6:50 am

I have to tell you how surprised I have been to hear Martin Heinrich claim he was not a lobbyist. If you are paid to influence elected officials, I believe that qualifies you as a lobbyist. There is no exception because you “lobbied on behalf of the environment.” Give me a break. Whenever Heinrich got his paycheck each month, you can bet it wasn’t signed by “The Environment.”