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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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Would-be Department of Hispanic Affairs isn’t needed

By | 04.14.09 | 8:25 am

I was surprised to discover that a majority of New Mexico lawmakers saw the need for an entirely new department of state government to help Hispanics succeed. Funny, I thought they were succeeding.

Latinos have low confidence in criminal justice system

By | 04.07.09 | 3:50 pm

According to recent polling by the Pew Research Center, Latinos have a relatively low amount of confidence in the criminal justice system.

Poll shows Latinos supporting Obama in three swing states

By | 10.13.08 | 2:00 am

A new poll by Latino Decisions of 1,600 registered Latino voters in New Mexico, Colorado, Florida and Nevada shows those polled in three of the states overwhelmingly support Barack Obama. Only in Florida do voters say they prefer John…

Obama campaign unveils ads targeting Hispanics — en español

By | 09.23.08 | 3:52 pm

Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez was on a conference call today to announce new Spanish-language TV ads by the Barack Obama presidential campaign.

Chavez was also joined by Pomona Mayor Norma Torres. Miami Mayor Manny Diaz was scheduled to also attend…