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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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GOP candidates blame Obama for August job numbers

By Lynda Waddington | 09.02.11 | 12:48 pm | More from The Iowa Independent

Republican presidential candidates hoping to make a little political hay wasted little time Friday in offering statements on a dismal jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor

Gary Johnson. Photo: Ron Paul Revolt, Flickr

Unlike other 2012 hopefuls, Gary Johnson still popular at home

By | 06.10.11 | 10:00 am

Most New Mexicans still have a favorable view of former Gov. Gary Johnson, whereas other 2012 GOP presidential hopefuls are all unpopular, according to Public Policy Polling.

Donald Trump. Photo: Gage Skidmore, Flickr

Poll: Majority of Republican voters unenthusiastic about 2012 GOP field

By | 04.22.11 | 7:24 am

A new CBS News/New York Times poll shows that 56 percent of Republican voters do not feel enthusiastic about any of the official or prospective GOP candidates running for president in 2012.

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Poll: Palin strong in 2012 NM primary

By | 02.14.11 | 2:59 pm

Sarah Palin may be a weak candidate in a general election in New Mexico, but she would receive significant support in the primary, according to a poll by Public Policy Polling. The survey also shows that though former Gov. Gary Johnson would be the strongest Republican candidate against President Barack Obama in New Mexico, he would be tied for fourth place in a Republican primary.

Gary Johnson. Photo: Ron Paul Revolt, Flickr

Likely buoyed by Ron Paul fans, Johnson places third in CPAC straw poll

By | 02.14.11 | 1:06 pm

Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson came in third at the Conservative Political Action Committee straw poll this weekend. Johnson, likely buoyed by the support from thousands of Ron Paul fans, finished well behind Paul — who for the second year came in first.

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Poll: Obama strong in New Mexico

By | 02.09.11 | 2:14 pm

According to a survey by a Democratic polling firm, President Barack Obama starts off in strong position to win New Mexico in 2012 as he did in 2008. The Public Policy Polling poll shows that Obama has a large lead over the potential Republican presidential candidates polled. The poll also shows that the strongest Republican challenger is former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson.

Mitt Romney headlines Oct. 4 fundraiser for Susana Martinez

By | 09.29.10 | 4:16 pm

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will be the main attraction next week at an Albuquerque fundraiser for New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez.

Want your picture with Romney? $1,500 per person. Just mingling? $500 per person.

Martinez picks up $5k from MN Gov. Pawlenty

By | 06.03.10 | 12:47 pm

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has endorsed GOP gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez and given her $5,000 from his Freedom First PAC. Martinez has been enjoying financial and endorsement support engineered by the Republican Governors Association. She has also received endorsements…

Mitt Romney PAC gives $10K to Martinez, Barela, Pearce

By | 06.02.10 | 5:00 pm

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney’s political action committee, Free & Strong America PAC, has given $5,000 each GOP governor candidate Susana Martinez and $2,500 each to congressional candidates Jon Barela and Steve Pearce. Barela is running against incumbent Democrat Martin…

Johnson finishes last in presidential straw poll

By | 04.12.10 | 10:10 am

Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson came in last place in a Presidential straw poll at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, held in New Orleans this past weekend. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney won the straw poll—which Nate Silver…

Ambinder: Gary Johnson lacks street cred

By | 02.24.10 | 9:10 am

Washington D.C. journalists have been analyzing the fallout of the surprising victory by Ron Paul, R-Texas, in a conservative straw poll held this weekend. Paul easily outdistanced his second-place competitor, Mitt Romney, R-Mass., and the rest of the conservative…

Gary Johnson bids for Libertarian support

By | 02.11.10 | 10:02 am

“The support that I’ve found surprising is sitting down with what would be described as right-wing Christian Republicans and finding support. That’s been a surprise,” Johnson said during a visit to Washington, D.C., this week.

Sarah Palin returns to the campaign trail… in Georgia

By | 11.25.08 | 11:05 am

Apparently two months of crisscrossing of the country at an exhausting pace wasn’t enough for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

News comes that the former GOP vice presidential candidate is heading to the Peach State — Georgia — next week…

Romney says N.M. voters swinging to McCain, Pearce

By | 11.01.08 | 12:37 pm

Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he’s confident that undecided New Mexico voters are swinging toward John McCain and Steve Pearce in the final days before the election.
“The question is whether we can move them enough that we can win,” Romney said today in a phone interview.

Romney to rally McCain backers in ABQ, Farmington

By | 10.30.08 | 5:25 pm

Former GOP presidential candidate and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will be in Farmington and Albuquerque on Saturday to hold rallies in support of John McCain.

Romney’s New Mexico trip begins with a 9 a.m. rally in Farmington.…

Romney describes Udall as too liberal in Santa Fe

By | 10.01.08 | 7:33 am

Mitt Romney, no stranger to being a Republican in Democrat-heavy territory, visited Santa Fe to campaign on behalf of U.S. Senate candidate Steve Pearce.

The former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential candidate joined Pearce at Garcia’s Tire Shop and spoke…

Mitt Romney set to stump for Steve Pearce on Tuesday

By | 09.29.08 | 2:30 pm

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in Santa Fe on Tuesday with U.S. Senate candidate Steve Pearce.

According to a press release from the Pearce campaign, the “event will be held at Garcia’s Tires in Santa…

Fund raising brings high-profile politicos to N.M.

By | 09.22.08 | 3:02 pm

A number of high-profile, out-of-state politicians will be in New Mexico on Sept. 30 to raise money for political candidates.

Gov. Bill Richardson will be joined by Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano and Kansas Gov. Kathleen