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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 Secretary of Commerce

First Bill Richardson, now Judd Gregg — another commerce secretary nominee withdraws

By | 02.12.09 | 4:20 pm

Sen. Judd Gregg, who was President Barack Obama’s latest choice for commerce secretary, has withdrawn his nomination.

Obama nominated the New Hampshire Republican after New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson withdrew because of a federal investigation into pay-for-play allegations…

GRIPgate in chart form!

By | 01.06.09 | 3:46 pm

We haven’t figured out yet what to call this scandal. GRIP Slip? CDR-Gate? Rubin-water?

(Actually, we’re open to suggestions, hopefully some that don’t involve -gate or -water. Post them in the comments.)

In the meantime, Muckety.com has posted a…

TODAY’S TOP STORIES: Richardson to be nominated to president-elect’s cabinet this morning

By | 12.03.08 | 9:24 am

Gov. Bill Richardson (whom Wonkette calls “stately, plump”) is expected to be formally nominated Secretary of Commerce at 9:40 am MST and the Journal has worked itself into a predictable froth of slideshows etc. Richardson will be…

Almost official! WSJ reports that Bill Richardson will be named commerce secretary tomorrow

By | 12.02.08 | 1:33 pm

On Wednesday, according to various news outlets, Gov. Bill Richardson will be named as Barack Obama’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce.

From the Wall Street Journal:

President-elect Barack Obama plans to introduce New Mexico Gov. Bill