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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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Las Cruces flag with swastika taken down… then put back up

By | 09.15.09 | 1:05 pm

A Las Cruces man who stepped into controversy last week by flying a flag with a drawn-on swastika above an upside down American flag took the flags down. But now, they are back up, this time with…

Las Cruces man stirs up controversy by flying swastika flag

By | 09.09.09 | 12:18 pm

"It represents Communism," says the homeowner flying these flags.

One Las Cruces resident has stirred up controversy by flying a swastika flag above an upside-down U.S. flag. KFOX-TV reports. Ken Triplett says the display at his home, “…just says the American people need to wake up and understand that…

Las Cruces may restrict cell phone use while driving

By | 08.11.09 | 11:38 am

Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima says the city council will consider banning the use of cell phones without hands-free sets and sending text messages while driving.

U.S. Rep. Harry Teague wants a study on southern New Mexico commuter rail

By | 05.07.09 | 4:17 pm

rail-runner-picIt must be a commuter rail kind of day.

In addition to citizens expressing their hopes for an expansion of the Rail Runner Express in northern New Mexico, southern New Mexico Democratic Congressman Harry Teague wants to take…

Bingaman: Congress will tackle energy, health care this year

By | 04.15.09 | 6:04 am

Though he was recently in Las Cruces to discuss immigration and border issues, U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman — New Mexico’s senior senator — said renewable energy and health-care reform will be Congressional priorities this year.

Guv to sign veterans museum bill in Las Cruces

By | 03.25.09 | 3:33 pm

Gov. Bill Richardson will be in Las Cruces on Friday to sign a bill that would create a state veteran’s museum and establish Las Cruces as its home.

This time, guv likely to sign veteran’s museum bill

By | 03.23.09 | 2:00 pm

Gov. Bill Richardson once again has an opportunity to make Las Cruces the home of a planned state veteran’s museum, and he’s likely to do so this time.

Las Cruces TIDD proposal dies with session’s end

By | 03.23.09 | 12:23 pm

The TIDD proposal for the controversial SunCal development on Albuquerque’s west side wasn’t the only proposal to use the controversial financing method that failed in the legislative session that just ended.

Las Cruces mayor to deliver State of the City address

By | 02.24.09 | 10:28 am

Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima will give his State of the City address this afternoon.

The speech begins at 12:15 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 200 N. Church St., and is open to the public.

CongressmanTeague opens office in Las Cruces

By | 02.02.09 | 8:26 am

U.S. Rep. Harry Teague had a ceremonial swearing-in on Saturday in Las Cruces to commemorate the opening of his third office in the 2nd Congressional District.

White Christmas in New Mexico?

By | 12.22.08 | 4:15 pm

John Fleck took a look at the possibility of a White Christmas here in New Mexico according to yesterday’s National Weather Service (NWS) forecast. Christmas, as you may know, is Thursday.

So what does the NWS forecast today…

‘Go Vote with the Governor’ rally one of many planned events to encourage early voting

By | 10.28.08 | 2:25 pm

Early voting is open until Saturday. Check your local early voting location at the Secretary of State Web site.

Presumably the Republicans feel the same way, but the Barack Obama campaign and Democrats around the state seem to really, really want…

Date of Las Cruces Obama fundraiser changes

By | 09.25.08 | 7:37 am

The Las Cruces fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama that is featuring three current governors has been moved from Tuesday to Monday.

 

Lobbyist Domonic Silva, whose home is the location of the fundraiser, wrote…