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.
Because they’re part of the executive branch, and therefore subject to Gov. Richardson’s furloughs, public defenders are forced to take five days off without pay, as police continue to make arrests and prosecutors continue to work on cases.
It’s only been a few days since little Tyrus Toribio was finally, peacefully laid to rest in a private ceremony on Zia Pueblo land. But it’s been a tough week or so for people in Albuquerque who have watched this wrenching murder case play out both in the local media and worldwide.
Well, some offices and schools are closing early today because of snow, leading many to wish this were happening next week instead. Many of you have perhaps been consulting the National Weather Service for information on how long this snow…
The news from Santa Fe is not good again for PRC candidate Jerome Block Jr. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the Secretary of State’s Office wants to investigate why Block donated $1,500 of his campaign funds to the…
With the 2008 election cycle entering its last week, today’s headlines reflect a bit of a slowdown in political activity. On a long-distance phone call, Sen. Hillary Clinton tells The Gallup Independent that Democrat Barack…
Tonight on KNME’s New Mexico In Focus, Bernalllo County’s smoking hot district attorney’s race takes center stage.
I say smoking hot because there really is a sharp contrast between the two candidates — two-term incumbent Democrat Kari Brandenburg and…
Saying it recognizes crime as an economic issue, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is hosting for the first time in its history a debate between the candidates for Bernalillo County district attorney.
While many voters (and journalists) are focused like a laser on the proverbial top of the ticket — the presidential race and New Mexico’s bevy of congressional contests currently playing out — there is a good amount of action further…
The financial market churn continues to lead the news with looks back at Monday’s record leap on Wall Street and looks forward at today’s hopes the run-up will continue. But for the rest…
Domestic violence charges against former chief Second Judicial District Judge W. John Brennan have been dismissed because of the unavailability of a “necessary witness.” Also two-term Democratic incumbent District Attorney Kari Brandenburg is the target of a motion by…
