New Mexico + New Mexico Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 18, 2009

New Mexico’s Top 20 Hispanic-owned Companies

November 16, 2009

Protesters picket at Taos hotel where owner told employees to Anglicize Hispanic names

October 29, 2009

A group of Latino hotel workers in New Mexico who were fired for refusing to change their names to “more American” ones are studying the possibility of filing a lawsuit.

October 26, 2009

Hotelier asks Hispanic workers to Anglicize names, causes uproar in Taos, N.M.

New Mexican Hotel owner tells Hispanic workers to change names (to Anglicize)

October 12, 2009

In New Mexico, a majority Hispanic state, a 54% high school dropout rate translated to 13,800 young people in 2008. – Meeting addresses Hispanic education ‘crisis’

October 9, 2009

Guest Voz: NM Rep. Luján aims to engage young Latinos in clean energy issue

October 2, 2009

Hispanic farmers voice discrimination concerns – In N.M. visit, agriculture secretary gets an earful on USDA loan practices

September 8, 2009

Margaret Montoya, a longtime member of the University of New Mexico law school faculty, was the first Latina to be admitted to Harvard Law School.

New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Petra Jimenez Maes was one of the first two Hispanic women to graduate from the University of New Mexico’s law school. In 2003, she became the state’s first Latina chief justice.

Hispanic women make legal history in New Mexico

September 1, 2009

Improving The Health Of Latino Communities: New Mexico Groups Prepare For Policy Forum – Ninth Annual Binational Policy Forum on Migration and Health to be held on October 5-6, 2009 at the Hilton Santa Fe Resort at Buffalo Thunder in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Hispanic National Bar Association Convention Is in Albuquerque – starts Sept. 2nd, 2009

August 27, 2009

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and former high-ranking members of his administration won’t be criminally charged in a yearlong federal investigation into pay-to-play allegations – this derailed his appointment as commerce secretary in President Barack Obama’s administration.

August 26, 2009

Another Latino quits the GOP – Sergio Garcia, who was hired only three months ago by the New Mexico GOP as its political director and deputy executive director quits

Former El Paso Police Chief Carlos Leon was involved in a serious motorcycle accident this morning near the town of Mesilla in New Mexico

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Wednesday he plans to report to Barack Obama’s administration his assessment of Cuba-U.S. relations following a five-day trade mission to the island even though he is not an official envoy of Washington.

August 25, 2009

Immigration reshaping the political landscape – New citizens help minority groups gain clout in elections – New Mexico

Planned charter school seeks to address Hispanic dropouts – Las Cruces, New Mexico

August 24, 2009

Gobernador de Nuevo México viaja a Cuba para posible cooperación

A British company is releasing a new line of textile designs inspired by paintings by George Mendoza, Las Cruces’ internationally renowned blind artist.

August 18, 2009

LULAC leads rally against Tasers in New Mexico

July 14, 2009

New Mexico’s state historian has been chosen to lead the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. Estevan Rael-Galvez

June 26, 2009

New Education Building at National Hispanic Cultural Center Awarded Top Environmental Certification – Albuquerque

June 25, 2009

Cristina Acosta: Luminous Work, Lasting Art – Exhibit: Reshaping the Divine – Contemporary Hispanic Retablos Exploring the Divine Feminine – El Museo Cultural, Santa Fe, New Mexico

June 22, 2009

5 questions for ‘Eduardo’ filmmaker: Hillsboro, Las Cruces loom large in indie film

The 2009 National Latino Writers Conference in Albuquerque, NM: Part I

June 19, 2009

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed legislation to take a first step towards boosting research and education efforts related to Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, a relatively unknown illness more prevalent among New Mexico Hispanics than any other group.

June 11, 2009

Dr. Filipe de Ortego y Gasca, considered the founder of Chicano literary history, will teach a course on Chicano studies this summer at Western New Mexico University.

June 4, 2009

Michael Sanchez Mulls Run for New Mexico Governor

May 28, 2009

Más New Mexico, the weekly, bilingual newspaper serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe, was acknowledged as an official Spanish language newspaper by the 2009 New Mexico state legislature.

April 10, 2009

Fight over proposed New Mexico’s Hispanic Affairs Department gets personal

January 28, 2009

Más New Mexico launched for Latino readers

January 4, 2009

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name from consideration as commerce secretary for President-elect Barack Obama, citing an ongoing investigation about business dealings in his state.

December 18, 2008

Más New Mexico to offer bilingual news to Albuquerque and Santa Fe

December 10, 2008

Paula Rodriguez, 1915-2008: Artist ‘turned straw into gold’ – Santa Fean helped revitalize the art of straw appliqué

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said it will give nearly $70 million in grants to aid Hispanic education efforts concentrating in New York City, New Mexico and California.

December 5, 2008

New Mexico leaders comment on Gov. Bill Richardson’s appointment

December 3, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will be named President-elect Barack Obama’s Commerce Secretary at a Chicago press conference

November 25, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be commerce secretary, adding a prominent Hispanic and one-time Democratic rival to his expanding Cabinet.

November 12, 2008

Bill Richardson Gets Backing For Secretary of State Post

November 11, 2008

Latino group presses Barack Obama to name N.M. Gov. Bill Richardson secretary of state

November 7, 2008

Eduardo Diaz, executive director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, was appointed yesterday to lead the Smithsonian Latino Center.

November 6, 2008

Bill Richardson mum on being part of new administration

November 5, 2008

Latinos are responsible for Obama’s victory in New Mexico and contributed strongly to his margins in Nevada and Colorado.

November 3, 2008

Barack’s Hispanic vote set to conquer New Mexico

October 27, 2008

Barack Obama told a throng of supporters at the University of New Mexico Saturday night that Latino voters could make the difference not only in key Western states but “all across the country.”

October 21, 2008

Santa Fe Paella – It’s as authentic as the Spanish original—and maybe even better at 10,000 feet.

October 17, 2008

The number of Hispanic students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University has increased 7 percent in the past 10 years, according to school officials, which means more than a quarter of the school’s 4,000 students are Hispanic.

October 2, 2008

Candid Obama urges Hispanic voters to flex their muscles – With New Mexico among the Democrats’ key target states, campaigners know a strong turnout from traditional voters is crucial to success on November 4

September 27, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said he thought his state was slipping out of McCain’s grasp. “Republicans have damaged McCain’s prospects with Hispanic voters, even though McCain has a good record on immigration,” he said, predicting that McCain would slip to a dangerous 35 percent of the Hispanic vote, which is a key constituency in the West.

September 26, 2008

The chairman of the Republican Party in New Mexico’s most populous county, Fernando C de Baca, resigned Thursday, nearly a week after saying “Hispanics consider themselves above blacks” and won’t vote for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

September 23, 2008

Judge orders sheriff’s office to stop targeting Hispanics – Otero County Sheriff’s Office in Chaparral, New Mexico

Obama Winning Over Crucial New Mexico “Norteno” Voters

September 22, 2008

“The truth is that Hispanics came here as conquerors. African-Americans came here as slaves. … Hispanics consider themselves above blacks. They won’t vote for a black president.” – Fernando C’ de Baca, who heads the GOP in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

September 18, 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has an excellent chance at New Mexico’s five electoral votes — if he carries heavily Hispanic northern New Mexico by large margins and sparks a large turnout of Hispanics in November.

September 17, 2008

The Hispanic Affairs Office at Eastern New Mexico University is holding 20 events in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 15, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson stumps for Obama in Las Vegas

September 3, 2008

Danizete Martinez, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of English, received a $15,000 University of New Mexico Center for Regional Studies Graduate Fellowship for 2008-09.

The Hispanic vote is becoming increasingly important across America. In New Mexico many said they think it’s the key to winning the state. Now their vote is becoming the center of increasing attention.

August 26, 2008

University of New Mexico has 15 National Merit Scholars and 24 National Hispanic Scholars in the freshman class this fall.

August 19, 2008

Two New Mexico firms make fastest-growing Hispanic businesses list – Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants and Albuquerque Printing Co.

August 18, 2008

“We may have started out on two separate paths, but we are on one journey now,” Clinton told about 800 people at a rally for Obama in heavily Hispanic northern New Mexico

August 14, 2008

Latino Producers Academy moves to New Mexico – National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP)

August 11, 2008

Enterprise Magazine and KFC announced the return of their 3rd annual Hispana Leadership Summit; which will be held September 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Why New Mexico Hispanos should support Obama

August 8, 2008

Political Science Professor Christine Sierra, of University of New Mexico says that neither candidate is tailoring specific outreach to Hispanics

August 6, 2008

Hispanics make up about half of new HIV/AIDS infections in New Mexico

August 5, 2008

ESPN Deportes Radio Launches in Albuquerque

July 24, 2008

Maquila bordering New Mexico to employ up to 30,000

July 17, 2008

El gobernador de Nuevo México Bill Richardson declaró que cada 12 de julio se celebrará allí un día en honor al legendario cantante mexicano Vicente Fernández.

New Mexico State University names Waded Cruzado as interim president

July 16, 2008

McCain returns to New Mexico, ads focus on Hispanics

July 13, 2008

George Marquez reflects on 100 years- New Mexico

University of New Mexico to Host National LULAC Leadership Program

July 9, 2008

Iraq War Is Key Election Issue For New Mexico Hispanics

June 26, 2008

New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium Set for July

New Hispanic supermarket now open – New Mexico – Pro’s Ranch Markets – chain’s 10th location

June 24, 2008

Las Cruces company named to Hispanic 500 – Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants

June 9, 2008

New Mexico ranks fourth for most Hispanic-owned firms

Over the weekend University of New Mexico hosted the Latino Higher Education National Policy Summit, gathering more than 100 administrators, officials and students from across the nation.

June 4, 2008

McCain’s 1st General Election Radio Ads Are in Spanish (watch them if you want)

May 27, 2008

Questions for David Iglesias – The Prosecutor

May 15, 2008

Faculty and Staff Member Get HACU-HHD Appointment – University of New Mexico

April 24, 2008

A new Latino conservation group – in New Mexico – Latino Sustainability Institute

April 10, 2008

ACLU and MALDEF settle civil suit with Otero County, New Mexico

April 1, 2008

McCain On the Air With Spanish TV Ad – in New Mexico

March 21, 2008

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Endorsing Obama

March 20, 2008

Centennial Acquires Univision’s Albuquerque Cluster

March 9, 2008

Robinson-Avila named NM SBA ‘Journalist of the Year’ – New Mexico Business Weekly:

University of New Mexico to Host Latino Higher Education National Policy Summit

March 5, 2008

Bill Richardson: No endorsement yet, says Democrats need to unify behind a candidate

New Mexican Town Split Over Immigrant’s Removal

February 26, 2008

Gonzales Takes on Role as Associate Dean for Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences – University of New Mexico

February 18, 2008

Student’s deportation roils New Mexico town

February 11, 2008

The Battle of Valverde and Rafael Chacón

February 6, 2008

Did You Know? Nearly three-fifths of Hispanic women and a majority of Hispanic men backed Clinton in New Mexico

January 30, 2008

White House hopefuls covet endorsements from New Mexico officials – such as Hector Balderas

New Mexico’s Latino Legends of Leadership Honored

January 29, 2008

Richardson’s Choice

January 28, 2008

Richardson looks to smooth border traffic with Mexican president

January 17, 2008

Hispanic collaborative awards $160,000 to boost New Mexico nonprofits – SantaFeNewMexican.com

January 15, 2008

University of New Mexico Professor Emeritus Ángel González Dies in Spain

January 14, 2008

New Mexico’s LULAC sets legislative priorities

January 11, 2008

Richardson camp ready for new hero

January 7, 2008

Grant to help Hispanic women get Pap smears – New Mexico

January 2, 2008

Hispanic leaders call for new department – New Mexico

December 13, 2007

Roswell officer removed from school after calling immigration on student – New Mexico

December 10, 2007

Hispanic chamber will benefit all business – Santa Fe, New Mexico

November 11, 2007

Paul Rodriguez bringing comedy show to Roswell civic center – New Mexico

October 17, 2007

Families Sue Otero County Sheriffs Over Illegal Immigration Raids – ACLU and MALDEF (the press release)

New Mexico County Sued Over Immigration Raids

October 16, 2007

The University of New Mexico Mexican Flag Incident

October 12, 2007

Albuquerque mayor Martin Chavez to seek Senate seat being vacated by Pete Domenici – New Mexico

October 11, 2007

Latina leader to speak at New Mexico State University – Anna Cabral

October 3, 2007

Student pleads not guilty in Mexican flag incident – University of New Mexico

September 26, 2007

New Mexico, Chihuahua Agree To Share Flu Information

September 25, 2007

Latino Leadership Summit at Eastern New Mexico University – Friday, October 26, 2007

September 24, 2007

Regina Chavez to Receive Alumni of the Year Award from University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning

September 19, 2007

Student tears Mexican flag; suspect remains at large – New Mexico University

September 9, 2007

Letters of Legacy Project: Films capture stories of sacrifice – New Mexico

September 7, 2007

University of New Mexico’s law school ranked No. 1 for Hispanics

August 28, 2007

Mexico rejects idea of consulate in Las Cruces, New Mexico

August 27, 2007

River of Tears/Rio de Lagrimas: An Evening of Women Supporting Women At Albuquerque Museum on September 13th

August 23, 2007

Chimayo weaver keeps tradition alive – New Mexico

August 21, 2007

Film tribute to hispanic veterans – New Mexico

August 16, 2007

Hispanic Cultural Center to host exhibits on Maya textiles – New Mexico

August 1, 2007

University of New Mexico, Mexican Students Study Immigration

July 17, 2007

Albuquerque to host LULAC convention – wins bid for 2010

July 16, 2007

Colorado illegal immigrants will get college aid in New Mexico

July 2, 2007

Casa Latino Arrives in Albuquerque

July 1, 2007

More Hispanic children live in poverty – New Mexico

June 28, 2007

The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce and Youth Development, Inc. Recieve $75,000 NCLR/COMCAST Grant

University of New Mexico professor working on new Hispanic business journal

June 26, 2007

Local American and Mexican officials sign disaster plan – Texas y New Mexico

June 25, 2007

Qwest Foundation Donates $50,000 to 56th Annual Spanish Market in Santa Fe

June 12, 2007

Mariachi, Folklorico workshop perpetuates culture, tradition – Las Cruces, New Mexico

June 4, 2007

Fans of Copa Tecate say the soccer tournament has a different pace – Albuquerque

Need for workplace Spanish skills prompts new classes at San Juan College: Business center to offer 8-week courses – New Mexico

May 15, 2007

Did You Know? Albuquerque is home to one of the hottest flamenco dance companies in the world. Eva Encinias and her family have made the National Institute of Flamenco the envy of dance companies around the country.

May 13, 2007

Arizona, New Mexico cancer centers plan to share resources

May 10, 2007

Spanish translators in short supply for international science fair – New Mexico

April 29, 2007

Local singer achieved stardom in mariachi – Debra Martinez in New Mexico

April 22, 2007

Larry Frank Collection: Art appraisal goes to second highest bidder

April 5, 2007

New Mexico Tech Language professor Rafael Lara-Martinez awarded a Fulbright

April 2, 2007

Spaceport destroys national treasure – the most pristine section of El Camino Real in New Mexico

March 19, 2007

Grupo Gallup reaches out to Spanish-speaking alcoholics – New Mexico

March 13, 2007

New Mexico bans cockfighting on cruelty grounds

February 23, 2007

Filmmaking students learn craft working on educational telenovela – New Mexico

Activist says payments to (Hispanic) homesteaders coming too late – Los Alamos, New Mexico

January 30, 2007

New Mexico Tech President Dr. Daniel Lopez was named Wednesday as one of five finalists for the vacant position of president of the University of New Mexico.

January 24, 2007

Program advises Spanish-speaking parents on ways to help children become better readers and excel in school – New Mexico

January 17, 2007

Richardson says Obama is an exciting candidate

January 14, 2007

Gov. Bill Richardson owes it to himself to run for the Oval Office.

January 12, 2007

University of New Mexico Organizes CineMás Film Festival

Gift to University of New Mexico to create minority health foundation

January 11, 2007

Richardson Appoints Board President for Hispanic Cultural Center – New Mexico – Daniel Ortega

January 8, 2007

Legislators must decide if cockfighting is cultural or cruel – New Mexico

January 2, 2007

Richardsons drive, charm has taken him places

December 19, 2006

El Mezquite to anchor Central Plaza – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Federal attorney plans to step down; Iglesias investigated state corruption – New Mexico

December 17, 2006

Mexican Consul Solana is a link between two nations – Albuquerque, New Mexico

December 11, 2006

Enough Hispanics on base? – Kirtland Air Force Base needs to match demographics – New Mexico

Choosing to be chosen: Hispanic New Mexicans intrigued by hints of a hidden Jewish past – (Crypto-Jews)

December 8, 2006

Hispanic group (LULAC) backs Superintendent Sonia Diaz – Las Cruces, New Mexico

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Plans January Decision on Bid for the Democratic presidential nomination

December 7, 2006

NALEO Convenes New Mexico Elected Officials to Discuss Higher Education Access Strategies for Latino Students

Bishop Ricardo Ramirez Marks 25th Year in Las Cruces – New Mexico

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: Border fence harms relations

December 5, 2006

Real Estate firm to debut in Albuquerque – New Mexico