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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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Bill Richardson admits doubt about death-penalty decision

By | 03.19.09 | 1:23 am

Gov. Bill Richardson began his news conference Wednesday by alluding to a six-year evolution he had experienced regarding the death penalty. He said he had come to the conclusion that the system was flawed.

Guv says he’s ‘softened’ his position on repealing New Mexico’s death penalty

By | 02.17.09 | 11:44 am

One reason why a bill to repeal of the death penalty hasn’t gained much attention in New Mexico is because Gov. Bill Richardson has expressed his opposition in the past.

Effort to repeal New Mexico’s death penalty looks like it’s gaining support

By | 12.12.08 | 4:03 pm

With new state senators and a new governor taking their seats early next year, will capital punishment in New Mexico finally get the ax?

Stateline.org discusses this in light of not only New Jersey’s repeal of capital punishment last…