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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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N.M. Senate committee assignments are coming soon

By | 01.21.09 | 1:11 pm

The state Senate just recessed for an hour so that a powerful legislative committee can meet to discuss committee assignments.

There is much interest in who is selected as chairs to Senate committees after the Senate Democratic caucus was divided…

New Mexico politicos to Obama: What took so long?

By | 12.03.08 | 10:26 am

The nation heard President-elect Barack Obama nominate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as U.S. Commerce Secretary this morning.

But it’ll come as no surprise for anyone paying attention in New Mexico, especially the political class.

Many elected officials will…

Guv accused of engineering Senate leadership ouster

By | 12.02.08 | 7:30 am

Sen. Tim Jennings of Roswell accused the governor Monday of orchestrating a putsch against him in his bid to keep his office as Senate President Pro Tem, despite Richardson’s pledge last month not to interfere in Roundhouse leadership fights.