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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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‘Fat tax’ surcharge possible for New Mexico teachers

By | 01.25.10 | 6:49 pm

A little bit overweight? Smoke a few now and then? It could cost you more for health insurance if you’re a New Mexico teacher. Many New Mexico teachers used to have what could be described as a “Cadillac” health insurance…

McCain touts Troops to Teachers program because you don’t need pesky teaching credentials? Huh?

By | 10.16.08 | 4:50 pm

During Wednesday night’s presidential debate, John McCain touted several programs designed to attract more teachers to the profession. Unfortunately, he was either misinformed or had no idea about what it takes to be in those programs.