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…
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…
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.
Mark your calendars now for another Independent Forum event!
On May 11, The Independent, in partnership with KUNM-FM and KNME-TV, will bring you a discussion on jobs and the economy with the mayors of Albuquerque (Richard Berry), Rio Rancho (Tom…
State Rep. Antonio “Moe” Maestas sent in his own response to this week’s Independent Forum question,”Do college athletics pay off?” The answer, says this valuable member of the state House’s basketball team, is YES.
“It’s the worst session I’ve ever experienced and this is my 16th one,” Rep. Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque said at The Independent’s panel discussion on Wednesday night. “It’s much more partisan. You know Keith [Gardner, House minority whip] and I usually…
Join the staff of The Independent for drinks, snacks and stimulating conversation Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 5 to 8 at Rio Chama Steakhouse. From 5-6 p.m. we’ll mix and mingle. At 6 p.m. we’ll be joined by House Minority…
During a panel discussion hosted by the New Mexico Independent Wednesday night, New Mexico State Sen. John Sapien signaled a willingness to compromise on a proposed 25 percent excise tax on medical marijuana. Also during the discussion, Sapien,…
On Wednesday night The New Mexico Independent hosted a panel discussion with Sen. Eric Griego, Rep. Nora Espinoza, and Richard Anklam of New Mexico Tax Research Institute. We talked about how gross receipts tax increases affect the…
As it did last year when a similar bill was introduced, the New Mexico Restaurant Association has expressed its opposition to allowing concealed guns in restaurants that serve beer and wine. As Executive Director Carol Wight wrote today…
We’ve just posted another response to this week’s Independent Forum question (on whether patrons should be allowed to carry concealed guns in restaurants) and you should check it out if you haven’t already.
Today, Bill Jordan of New Mexico…
