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.
State Land Commissioner Ray Powell reversed the controversial White Peak land swap that happened under the watch of former commissioner Pat Lyons. Powell’s decision Tuesday returned the northeastern New Mexico area to the State Land Office.
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Monday that the controversial White Peak land swap violated the Enabling Act, which created the Land Grant Permanent Fund when New Mexico became a state in 1912. The ruling halted the land exchange, which has drawn widespread criticism, including from current land commissioner Ray Powell.
The New Mexico Supreme Court acted Tuesday to halt the White Peak land swap, at least temporarily, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. The court wants a response from State Land Commissioner Pat Lyons by February 15.
