Marissa Higdon

I'm a journalism student at the University of New Mexico. Check out my stories about Albuquerque's up and coming creative economy

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NM Spaceport Launches Open House - New Mexico News Port

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I went ALL the way to Truth or Consequences for Spaceport’s Open house! #creativenm #space #spaceport #virgingalactic

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http://www.newmexiconewsport.com/german-filmmaker-documents-new-mexico/ Check out my piece on a local fimmaker!

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Local Organization Provides Resources For Artistic Entrepreneurs - New Mexico News Port

Local artists are pushing to get creatives involved in Albuquerque’s growing startup scene.

Artists learn some new tricks in Albuquerque. #creativenm #art #Keshet #KIIC

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A plan to amend the state Constitution to let independents vote in primaries was tabled Monday by the House Judiciary Committee. A plan to amend the state Constitution to let independents vote in primaries was tabled Monday by the House Judiciary Committee.

Looks like if you really want to vote in the NM primaries this year, you’ll have to make sure you’re registered with a party.

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Capital Outlay Reform Fails

Lawmakers sidelined a proposal Friday to change the way New Mexico pays for public works projects. A broad coalition of business, labor and good government

Maybe next year...

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Albuquerque’s InnovateHER competition awards prizes to entrepreneurs supporting women and families

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Women entrepreneurs overcoming obstacles - New Mexico News Port

Women in Albuquerque are overcoming discrimination and negative stereotypes to become an important part of the creative economy.

“There is still, to this day, [the idea] in our workplace, that women can’t do as good of a job as men. We’re still not listened to in the boardroom. We still can’t find funding for our businesses as easily as men can. We’re still not given the opportunities that white men are given,” Lisa Adkins said. “We’re still not represented on boards, and it’s surprising to me that that stuff is still happening in this day and age.”