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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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Specter’s defection from GOP may not lead to drastic change

By | 04.29.09 | 8:10 am

New Mexico’s senior senator, Jeff Bingaman, expressed hope Tuesday that Specter’s decision to join the Democratic caucus would translate into an easier time for President Obama’s agenda in the U.S. Senate.

GOP Sen. Arlen Specter will switch parties and join N.M. Dems Bingaman, Udall in the U.S. Senate

By | 04.28.09 | 10:40 am

GOP U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, who has often battled with conservatives in the Republican Party, intends to switch parties, the AP is reporting.

The news service says that an official announcement will come later today.