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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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Credit card reform bill passes Senate 90-5

By | 05.19.09 | 5:35 pm

credit-card-photoOn Tuesday afternoon the U.S. Senate passed by an overwhelming margin a bill that would crack down on credit card companies’ business practices that consumer advocates say take unfair advantage of consumers.

Obama to urge credit card reform at Rio Rancho town hall

By | 05.13.09 | 9:58 pm

President Barack Obama will be in New Mexico Thursday morning to discuss federal legislation that would crack down on credit card companies that he says have been taking advantage of customers. Consumer groups applaud the proposed reforms, but some in New Mexico wish they went further to protect against predatory lending.