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The Line: Selecting University Regents

February 2, 2018
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February 2, 2018 – A proposed amendment to the New Mexico constitution seeks to revamp the selection process for university regents. In the proposal, a nominating committee would vet applicants and recommend them for board seats, giving the state’s governor less freedom to choose nominees. This week’s Line opinion panel looks at this proposal and…

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The Line: Education Secretary-Designate Asked To Resign Over Manifest Destiny Comment

January 25, 2018
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January 26, 2018 – State Senator Linda Lopez is calling for Education Secretary-Designate Christopher Ruszkowski to resign over a comment he made last month praising Manifest Destiny. Many say the remark showed a lack of understanding about the history of westward expansion and the role of education in dispossessing native populations. A PED spokesperson said…

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