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The Line: Selecting University Regents

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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 Top 10 Countdown: #3 Higher Education Budget Cuts

Top Stories of 2017 #3

December 29, 2017 – Coming in at #3 on the list of the top ten stories of 2017 are the cuts in state funding for New Mexico’s colleges and universities, and how uncertainty over funding may have impacted higher education long-term. Line Panelists Dan Boyd, capitol bureau chief, Albuquerque Journal Matt Grubs, staff writer, Santa…

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