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.
Over three weeks ago Governor Bill Richardson handed a full plate of initiatives to the Roundhouse. So with just about one week left, how much are lawmakers listening?
A petition with thousands of signatures came to the Roundhouse on Wednesday, and the message was: We support raising taxes for education. The argument hits to the core of the debate going on during the legislative session.
A little bit overweight? Smoke a few now and then? It could cost you more for health insurance if you’re a New Mexico teacher. Many New Mexico teachers used to have what could be described as a “Cadillac” health insurance…
A large majority of New Mexicans do not want money to be cut from the education budget, even when told that New Mexico is facing “a budget deficit of around $650 million.” That’s according to a poll conducted by Research…
The economy has taken center stage in this presidential election, but more than a few people, including teachers, school administrators and other educators, are looking at candidates’ education platforms.
“If you watched the last debate, you saw how far apart…
Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Bernstein prefers Sen. Barack Obama’s education platform over Sen. John McCain’s, but she would like her candidate to make a case for throwing No Child Left Behind out instead of trying to fix it.
During Wednesday night’s presidential debate, John McCain touted several programs designed to attract more teachers to the profession. Unfortunately, he was either misinformed or had no idea about what it takes to be in those programs.
