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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 Mayor Martin Chavez

R.J. Berry gives up legislative seat to focus on becoming mayor

By | 10.13.09 | 7:00 am

When R.J. Berry resigned his position as a state representative on Monday, he removed one from an otherwise growing number of job titles, the biggest one being: mayor of Albuquerque. Rio Rancho mayor Tom Swisstack Swisstack found himself in a similar situation 18 months ago.

Romero releases edited version of Bode video tapes

By | 09.23.09 | 8:08 am

As NMI has reported, a city contractor, John Bode, has alleged in a deposition that he and his firm were victims of retaliation for not providing free or reduce air flights to Mayor Martin Chavez. Now one of…

ABQ mayor’s race: Romero goes after Chavez using airport contractor allegations

By | 08.04.09 | 11:24 am

Double Eagle II SignAlbuquerque mayoral candidate Richard Romero is taking aim incumbent Mayor Martin Chavez by calling attention to possible pay-to-play practices under his administration.

Bode testifies Chavez’s staff pressured firm for free air travel

By | 07.24.09 | 8:07 am

John H. Bode, operator at the city-owned Double Eagle II Airport, charges in a sworn deposition that Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez refused to renew Bode’s airport lease in retaliation for Bode declining to provide free or discounted air travel for the mayor.

President of ABQ local union won’t certify endorsement vote

By | 07.09.09 | 12:01 am

Steven Griego, the president of the City of Albuquerque’s blue collar workers’ union, refused Wednesday night to tally the ballots members had cast to determine whether or not to endorse Mayor Martin Chavez in this year’s mayoral race.

ABQ zoo’s ‘nuisance’ crocodiles see mayor as savior — or not?

By | 06.20.09 | 12:30 pm

The city’s Rio Grande Zoo will soon have two new poster boys. But the more than four year lapse between acquisition of two enormous saltwater crocodiles and the temporary public viewing set to begin next month raises questions.

TODAY’S TOP STORIES: More National Guard headed to the border

By | 04.15.09 | 9:17 am

According to the Las Cruces Sun-News, the National Guard is now able to double its efforts on the Mexican border with 100 more soldiers and $5M.  Supporters believe the National Guard’s plans could help prevent Mexican drug cartel violence…

Mayor Marty’s raising money, but he’s not saying what for

By | 11.21.08 | 8:47 am

At his State of the City address earlier this week, Mayor Martin Chavez wouldn’t say if he was in the running for a fourth term as mayor in 2009 — or some other office. “We’re going to wait and see…

TODAY’S TOP STORIES: Charges against former judge Brennan dismissed

By | 10.10.08 | 9:23 am

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