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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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Lewis has big cash advantage in treasurers’ race

By | 10.28.10 | 3:02 pm

Incumbent state treasurer James Lewis has $15,400 cash on hand—a lot more money than his Republican opponent Jim Schoonover, who has just over $1,000 , according to the final campaign finance report before Tuesday’s election.

The campaign finance period covered…

Lewis keeps big fundraising lead over Schoonover in State Treasurer race

By | 10.12.10 | 2:56 pm

Democratic State Treasurer incumbent James Lewis kept his big campaign cash advantage over Republican challenger Jim Schoonover, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed by both candidates.

Lewis raised $17,701.67 to bring his total cash on hand to…

Former Doña Ana County official running for state treasurer

By | 02.02.10 | 12:55 pm

Former Doña Ana County Treasurer Jim Schoonover, a Republican, is collecting signatures to run for state treasurer. Schoonover is the only Republican known to be planning to run against Democrat James Lewis this year.