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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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Campaign Ad-Watch: Martinez talks corruption

By | 05.04.10 | 8:42 am

Republican gubernatorial candidate Susana Martinez’s third TV ad focuses on corruption in school districts and rails against environmental rules for the oil and gas industry.

State will take over finances of Jemez Mountain School District

By | 08.14.09 | 1:39 pm

The state will take over Jemez Mountain School District’s finances after a special audit revealed that $3.3 million was embezzled from the district over several years, Public Education Secretary Veronica Garcia announced this morning.

Corruption probe produces misdemeanor for former West Las Vegas superintendent

By | 07.10.09 | 11:36 am

Joe Baca, the former superintendent of West Las Vegas Schools, has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor fraud charge in a corruption case involving the misuse of public money, the Albuquerque Journal reports.