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Nuke to the Futurenew
The portable nuclear reactor takes on the energy crisis.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-26-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
New Mexico Halts Darfur-Profiting Investmentsnew
Nine days after we reported that the State Investment Office has $42.3 million tied up in "highest offender" corporations conducting business in Sudan, New Mexico became the 22nd state to commit to a divestment plan.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-15-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Darfur, Economic Issues
Valerie Plame Isn't the Only Former Spy to Make Santa Fe Home Basenew
For your eyes only, this week we have compiled dossiers on the senior members of Santa Fe's intelligence community.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-15-2007 |
Politics
Como Se Dice Spy?new
The CIA targets Spanish-speaking recruits.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
11-08-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Can Richardson Bite Back at Colbert?new
If Bill Richardson wants to chase Steven Colbert out of the race, he needs to remember one word: bears.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-02-2007 |
Commentary
Is New Mexico Funding Schools With Darfur Dollars?new
The State Investment Office, which invests state money that primarily benefits schools, holds $42.3 million worth of stock in seven "highest offender" companies with oil and gas operations in Sudan.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-02-2007 |
International
'Gone Baby Gone': A Fleck of Promisenew
Though no modern classic, Gone Baby Gone is a solid, interesting and affecting film that is well worth watching. It's also one of those films that truly challenges audiences to confront big, unexpected questions and leaves them soul searching and squabbling into the night.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Emiliano Garcia-Sarnoff |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Ben Affleck, Gone Baby Gone
If Dogs Could Vote, They Might Pick Bill Richardsonnew
Creatures can't vote and neither People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals nor Animal Protection of New Mexico may endorse a presidential candidate. However, the Humane Society Legislative Fund can, and so far, they're pleased with Bill -- here's why.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
10-25-2007 |
Politics
Chew on This: The Farm Bill and New Mexiconew
New Mexico is not a "farm state" and is not, therefore, in line for the big bucks -- but the small amount of dollars that the state could receive has a massive impact on local communities.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Gwyneth Doland |
10-25-2007 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Farm Bill
So You Think You Know Bill Richardson?new
Then take our six-question quiz.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
10-11-2007 |
Commentary
Thornburg Investment Management: Profiting Off Sudan?new
As the fifth largest institutional holder of stock in a subsidiary of a Chinese oil company operating in Sudan, the company is on the radar of a group that lobbies state governments to divest from companies supporting the Sudanese government, due to the human rights violations in that country.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
10-11-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
For Furries, Life's More than Lions, Tigers & Bears -- Oh My!new
New Mexico's Furs want the world to know that they pride themselves on being the most accepting, least judgmental subculture in the Land of Enchantment -- but what is scritching, fur piles and yiffing?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
10-11-2007 |
Culture
Rating Bill Richardson's Debatingnew
His performance during the Sept. 26 MSNBC debate was flat and meandering.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
10-05-2007 |
Commentary
Ben Harper is at an Inspired Moment on New Albumnew
As a record and as a collection of songs, Lifeline shows Harper is as engaged creatively as he was on any of his previous work but he sounds remarkably comfortable and reflective.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Gabe Gomez |
09-13-2007 |
Reviews
Introducing the Masters of Bill Richardson's Domainsnew
Tennessee resident Clint Richardson has been fielding calls from Washington about his domain ClintonRichardson.com as web investors are beginning to take a Clinton-Richardson ticket seriously, and in a few months good he just might have a bidding war on his hands.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
09-13-2007 |
Politics