benito aragon

Benito Aragon is a native of Albuquerque's North Valley. He has a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from The University of New Mexico and a Masters in Mass Communication from the University of Florida. He currently works in the non-profit health care sector in Albuquerque. Mr. Aragon covers a variety of local and national issues for The Independent. You can reach him at benito@newmexicoindependent.com.

• U.S. finance system potentially only days away from 'complete meltdown' 09/19/2008 | 1 Comment
• TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Barack Obama visits Española 09/18/2008
• "Alaskan Women Reject Palin" rally 09/16/2008 | 1 Comment
• Palin's first interview. How did she do? 09/12/2008 | 4 Comments
• Why the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bailout happened 09/11/2008 | 5 Comments
• RNC police/protesters montage 09/10/2008 | 1 Comment
• Afghanistan and U.N. claim more than 90 civilians killed by U.S. airstrike 09/08/2008
• Former Bush speechwriter slams McCain's speech 09/05/2008 | 2 Comments
• Was RNC video tribute to 9/11 appropriate? 09/05/2008 | 1 Comment
• Cheney's former Halliburton colleague admits guilt in bribery investigation 09/04/2008
• 'Daily Show' illustrates pundit hypocrisy 09/04/2008
• TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Palin impresses 09/04/2008
• Lawyer questions suspected assassination plotter's release 09/03/2008
• Veterans deliver Obama anti-war message 08/28/2008
• AT&T throws party for immunity supporting Democrats 08/26/2008
• Obama assasination plot uncovered 08/26/2008
• The changing face of intelligence 08/25/2008
• Judge may intervene in state voting rules 08/21/2008
• TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Big lender target of state lawsuit 08/21/2008
• Lawsuit seeks EPA data which may shine light on bee die-off 08/20/2008
• Lawsuit claims APD misconduct while investigating one of its own 08/19/2008 | 2 Comments
• Housing relief in sight? 08/18/2008
• Arrested protesters to be caged at DNC 08/15/2008
• NM housing market surviving better than other states 08/15/2008 | 1 Comment
• Taxpayer philanthropy 08/14/2008
• TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Gas prices swallow up federal rebates 08/14/2008
• Hiroshima and cognitive dissonance 08/07/2008 | 2 Comments
• TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Lawmakers seek new oil and gas projections. 08/05/2008
• A polling dilemma 08/05/2008 | 1 Comment
• Green crude may come to Las Cruces 08/04/2008
• TODAY'S TOP STORIES 08/01/2008
• N.M. gives agricultural chemical giant slap on the wrist for violations 07/31/2008
• Targeting trash dumps 07/29/2008
• Seeking asylum at the border 07/28/2008
• TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Layoffs at the Santa Fe New Mexican 07/24/2008
• The hidden costs of a 'maquiladora' 07/23/2008 | 1 Comment
• Clarifying incentives for growth 07/21/2008
• TODAY'S TOP STORIES: Tamalewood is attracting Bollywood. 07/18/2008
• Ex-N.M. deputy insurance superintendent sentenced 07/17/2008
• Playing to win 07/17/2008
• From prisoner to renowned poet 07/16/2008 | 1 Comment
• NM gives war veterans a hand up 07/09/2008 | 2 Comments
• NM teen pregnancy rate prompts calls for mandatory sex ed in schools 07/08/2008
• NM solicits perceptions of Los Alamos from those who live nearby 07/08/2008 | 2 Comments
• Beef recall during holiday weekend 07/05/2008 | 2 Comments
• Albuquerque a good place to get rich 07/02/2008
• Author warns against Blackwater 06/30/2008
• State spreads message on veterans' benefits 06/27/2008
• Study: Albuquerque, cities in general pay big part of health care costs 06/25/2008 | 1 Comment
• UNM hospital one of the top in the nation 06/23/2008
• Talking Stick Film Festival 06/21/2008
• South Valley test 06/18/2008
• Pride parade 06/16/2008

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• Its important to note that genetically modified food giants like Monsanto are copyrighting every … 06/12/2008 09:39 on Honeybees at risk

• Its important to note that the long-term price for uranium is between $90 and $100.

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• Thanks for the input Gwyneth. I would most likely concur with the statement that the vast majori… 07/08/2008 11:43 on Beef recall during holiday weekend

• Thanks for the input Dave. I was going off this definition:

  07/08/2008 11:55 on NM solicits perceptions of Los Alamos from those who live nearby

• http://… 08/07/2008 13:09 on Hiroshima and cognitive dissonance

• Just wanted to add a little bit to this civil dialogue that’s taking place here. I believe… 09/03/2008 12:55 on President Sarah Palin and other foolish things

• thomasjames, reason would state that credible tax reform can only come after there’s been a… 09/03/2008 14:57 on President Sarah Palin and other foolish things

• Proudrepublican, I don’t think the Republican party needs any help in destroying itself. F… 09/05/2008 11:50 on Glaring differences between Denver and St. Paul

• And in mentioning Bill Kristol, 09/05/2008 23:19 on The Associated Press' sad, new beat

• Tracy, apparently you’re not the only one who’s taking note of the obvious. Bob Schi… 09/07/2008 16:00 on Glaring differences between Denver and St. Paul

• thomasjames, good point, but take a look at this video. Seems like McCain’s was more regur… 09/08/2008 14:49 on Former Bush speechwriter slams McCain's speech

• Oh Dan… your righteous indignation at the scrutiny Palin is receiving is amusing. Who told… 09/09/2008 10:10 on Excited to be a Republican

• riteizrite, Obama was also elected by people of various political backgrounds as President of the… 09/11/2008 11:00 on Excited to be a Republican

• Thomasjames, there’s a lot of people that agree with you. If you go to the 09/11/2008 11:31 on Why the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bailout happened

• Amy Goodman wrote a piece yesterday after speaking with a former Bear Stearns player, the woman&#… 09/19/2008 10:57 on A government plan to rescue banks from bad bets threatens a backlash