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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 Tea Party movement

The first tea party terrorist?

By | 02.24.10 | 3:24 pm

It’s a slow day here as we gear up for the special session, so I’ve actually had time to read news published on sites other than my own. Shocking–but true! Here’s what’s got me interested today:

Is that guy who…

Tea Party convention drama fueled by emerging GOP alliance

By | 01.14.10 | 9:04 am

Since the first announcements about the National Tea Party Convention, in November 2009, the high-priced, first-of-its kind event has been a magnet for controversy, a divisive subject within the burgeoning movement and a punching bag for local and national media.

Trip’s morning reading: It’s grim

By | 01.05.10 | 9:59 am

New Mexico certainly isn’t alone in facing potential huge budgetary shortfalls for the year that starts July 1. The state’s budget battle officially began Monday when the Legislature’s budget committee submitted its own proposal for the 2011 budget year