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…
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…
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.
University of New Mexico President David Schmidly will not seek an extension to his contract that expires in 2012, according to the Albuquerque Journal. Schmidly says he will spend more time with his family.
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has scheduled a closed-to-the-public executive session for its May 25 meeting, to discuss UNM President David J. Schmidly‘s annual performance evaluation.
According to a public notice, “determination” and actions…
Albuquerque Public Schools so-called in-service days may be getting the ax, reports KOB TV. In an attempt to maximize time students spend in the classroom, lawmakers may be cutting in-service days set aside for professional development. Educators worry that…
The renewable energy sector is feeling the credit crunch, including some Albuquerque-area companies. Declining demand is a factor, but the biggest problem is lack of credit, according to Monique Hanis, spokeswoman for the Solar Energy Industries Association in…
Border violence on the rise — in Albuquerque? Apparently so. KRQE reports that men allegedly affiliated with a Mexican drug cartel followed hired drug-runners Danny Baca and Joseph Laycock into Albuquerque after the two men fled with the cartel’s drugs.…
The University of New Mexico announced yesterday that Brian Schmidly, son of University of New Mexico President David Schmidly, will not accept a job offer to promote energy conservation at the university. The $94,000 annual salary raised eyebrows among…
Brian Schmidly, son of University of New Mexico President David Schmidly, has backed out of a $94,000 job offer to be “associate director of sustainability” –a position created by his dad last June with the goal to reduce greenhouse…
In the words of Tom Waits: It’s nice work, if you can get it.
The Albuquerque Journal reported yesterday that UNM has hired Brian Schmidly, the son of university President David Schmidly, to serve as…
Former Secretary of State and 1st Congressional District candidate Rebecca Vigil-Giron has landed a state job in Gov. Bill Richardson’s administration. UNM has hired the son of President David Schmidly to a newly created position that pays $94,000.…
