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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.

Posts Tagged Joe Arpaio

AZ Immigration sweeps don’t help catch violent criminals, study says

By | 06.21.10 | 1:40 pm

A study by the Arizona Republic has found little connection between arrests of violent criminals and the immigration sweeps that have made Sheriff Joe Arpaio famous.

“While [a crime sweep policy] succeeds in locating illegal immigrants, its effectiveness in combating…

Bernalillo County sheriff candidate Houston endorsed by AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio

By | 06.01.10 | 3:31 pm

We’re a little late to the game on this, but over the holiday weekend, “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” Joe Arpaio, endorsed Bernalillo County sheriff candidate Dan Houston. Joe Arpaio is a hero to some—including the staunchest anti-immigration forces in…

“America’s Toughest Sheriff” goes after David Iglesias

By | 11.02.09 | 1:12 pm

Controversial Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio and former New Mexico U.S. Attorney David Iglesias are involved in a controversy related to an FBI investigation, Talking Points Memo highlights. Arpaio, known as “America’s toughest sheriff” is currently under investigation by…