Open-Government Group Names New Director, President
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government
Albuquerque, Jan 26, 2012

Statewide non-profit focuses on education, advocacy
The fight for transparent government in New Mexico has a new general. The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government announced today the appointment of its next Executive Director, Gwyneth Doland. Doland, a journalist and longtime Albuquerque resident, will take the helm of the statewide non-profit organization Feb. 20.

Republicans and Democrats Working For Harsher Penailties For Child Abusers In New Mexico
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 26, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 26, 2012

Lawmakers are working acorss party lines to help the children of New Mexico.

New formula needs funding
Chelsea Erven | New Mexico Daily Lobo
Albuquerque, Jan 26, 2012

The state is looking to switch the formula for how much money UNM gets from the state from enrollment-based to performance-based; the question is how.

New Mexico Lobos quarterback pepper sprays girlfriend
USA Today
Albuquerque, Jan 26, 2012

Ryan Trujillo had a girlfriend. Now it`s possible that he is single. Trujillo, a freshman walk-on for the New Mexico Lobos, was arrested last week. According to the police report, he was charged with battery on a household member, also known in the incident as his girlfriend.

Representative Gentry Proposes Anti-Corruption Bills
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 25, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 25, 2012

Representative Nate Gentry outlined the details of his proposed anti-corruption bills during an interview on Wednsday, in the wake of Govenor Martine'z call to action. 

House Dems Introduce Driver's License Compromise Bill
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 25, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 25, 2012

Rep. Bill O'Neill introduced a compromise bill  to the Gov. Martinez's  never ending battle to repal driver's licences for foreign nationals.

Senators Rally for Primary Healthcare Funds
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 25, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 25, 2012

Majority Whip Mary Jane Garcia and Senator Sue Wilson Beffort spoke during a press confrernce on Wednesday at the Capitol to rally for more funds for primary health facilities. 

Slideshow: New Mexico’s biggest motion picture wins, bombs
New Mexico Business Weekly by Damon Scott, Online Reporter
, Jan 25, 2012

Film has become big business in the Land of Enchantment. Since 2002, when New Mexico began offering competitive incentive packages for movie studios, 162 film and television productions have landed in the state. Here at the Business Weekly, we wondered which films shot in New Mexico have made the most cash at the box office, and conversely, which have bombed.