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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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New Mexico’s sexual education problem

By | 11.07.11 | 4:14 pm

Though the Albuquerque teacher who surveyed his high school students on sexual experiences violated district policy on requesting sensitive information, he sought to address an issue that affects more New Mexican youth than those in most other states.

Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus signals effort to treat more HIV-positives globally

By | 09.15.11 | 2:46 pm

UPDATE: Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m. This article was amended with a correction*.

Amid constant congressional squabbling over spending and the deficit in Congress, 59 Democrats and Republicans have united in pledging to spend more money for research and prevention efforts…

The White House’s National AIDS Discussion stops in ABQ (with video!)

By | 10.11.09 | 11:22 am

When a delegation from White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) came to Albuquerque on Friday to gather ideas and concerns about how to combat this health epidemic, Burqueños told them to keep in mind two things: the need for…

HIV/AIDS community discussion to be held in ABQ

By | 10.07.09 | 1:18 pm

A community discussion on HIV and AIDS, hosted by the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP), will be held Friday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.

‘Conscience rule’ could impact rape victims, HIV patients

By | 12.19.08 | 1:02 pm

A last-minute rule on women’s health care sailed through one last barrier this week, and unless Congress makes an unexpected move, it will become law before Bush leaves office. New Mexico officials say they hope the rule will be changed but in the meantime, New Mexico women could be denied care.