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KUNM News Archives: 2006 - January
Stories from Tue., 31 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 31 Jan. 2006 |
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Commentary: Health Coverage for All New Mexicans Act |
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By: Eleanor Chavez
State Senator Dede Feldman and State Representative Danice Picraux have introduced a bill in this legislative session called the "Health Coverage for All New Mexicans Act" which would, among other things, authorize a cost-study of various models of universal health care. The Health Security for New...
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Airdate: Tue., 31 Jan. 2006 |
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Senator Bingaman Votes Against Alito Confirmation |
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The Senate confirmed the appointment of Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court in a 58 to 42 vote. New Mexico Democrat, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, discussed why he voted against the appointment of Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court, but did not support the Democrat's proposed filibuster of the...
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Airdate: Tue., 31 Jan. 2006 |
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ACLU Investigates Computer Confiscation at Veterans Affairs |
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By: Jim Williams
The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking documents from the Veterans Affairs Office in Albuquerque about the seizure of an employee's computer that took place in September. The ACLU is hoping to uncover the reasons behind the action.
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Stories from Mon., 30 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 30 Jan. 2006 |
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Payday Loan Protection Bills Face Legislative Obstruction |
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By: Jim Williams
Bills designed to limit fees and place other restrictions on payday loans in New Mexico were moved out of one committee into another in the state legislature today. Jim Williams has that and other news from the Capitol.
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Airdate: Mon., 30 Jan. 2006 |
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New Mexico Families Need Support of a Creative Economy |
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By: Renée Blake
Many New Mexico families are stuck at the bottom of the ladder when it comes to economic well being. Those findings come from the New Mexico Voices for Children's recent report, "The Path to a High Road Economy: Investing in People, Creating Opportunity."
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Airdate: Mon., 30 Jan. 2006 |
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TVI-APS Seek Bond Approval for Capital Expenditures |
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By: Mary Woods
Next week, on Tuesday, February 7th, voters will be asked to approve bond issues to underwrite capital expenditures for Technical Vocational Institute (TVI) and the Albuquerque Public School System (APS).
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Stories from Sat., 28 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Sat., 28 Jan. 2006 |
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NM Student Loan Forgiveness Program Largest Ever |
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By: Deborah Martinez
More than one thousand people who took out student loans are winning a lottery of sorts this month, as the New Mexico Education Foundation announces it is forgiving almost $4,500,000 in loans.
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Stories from Fri., 27 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Jan. 2006 |
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Chavez Speaks on Accomplishments of U.S. Mayors Conference |
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By: Renée Blake
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez recently attended the winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. One of his goals is to inject Albuquerque into national debates about municipal issues. A few of the main issues were water, energy and conservation and Amtrak. He mentioned that 199 of the mayors have...
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Jan. 2006 |
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Richardson Urges Legislature to Pass Clean Energy Initiatives |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Richardson was presented with the "2006 Energy Management Executive of the Year" award by the president of the New Mexico Association of Energy Engineers. Richardson went on to talk about the necessity of passing the pending legislative bills that will keep New Mexico first in the nation in...
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Jan. 2006 |
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"Ecumenical Voices for Democracy" Convenes Forum on Poverty on Sunday |
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By: Mary Woods
"Ecumenical Voices for Democracy" invites the public to a forum entitled "Poverty in America: Whose Responsibility Is It?" on Sunday, January 29th, 2006 at TVI's Smith Brasher Hall on the Main Campus at 2:00pm. More information can be found at the website listed below.
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Stories from Thu., 26 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 26 Jan. 2006 |
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Commentary: The Power to Listen to Us All |
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By: Craig Barnes
Power to Listen to Us All The public has now learned that the super-secret National Security Agency has persuaded American telecommunications companies to allow whole trunk lines of electronic transmissions to be monitored. The NSA explains that they have not gone to court for individual warrants...
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Airdate: Thu., 26 Jan. 2006 |
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Callin-In Show: "The Year of the Child" and Investment in Education |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Governor Bill Richardson has declared 2006, "The Year of the Child." During the 2006 legislative session, the governor wants lawmakers to take up: teacher pay raises, physical education of students, the topic of junk food in schools, and medical care for young people. The state of education in New Mexico...
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Stories from Wed., 25 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Jan. 2006 |
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Domestic Violence Prevention Bill Ready for Passage |
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By: Jim Williams
Legislation continues to move into and through committees at the State Capitol in the second week of the 30-day session. Funding for domestic violence victim services and open space protection are just two of the issues committees are addessing.
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Jan. 2006 |
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National Hispanic Organizations Express Opposition to Alito Confirmation |
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By: Renée Blake
National Hispanic organizations and local leaders got together this morning to express opposition to the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Jan. 2006 |
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Louis Caldera To Resign as President of UNM |
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By: Mary Woods
Louis Caldera will resign as president of the University of New Mexico, but with the door open to him to return as a law faculty member. Caldera, with the University Board of Regents made the announcement today.
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Stories from Tue., 24 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jan. 2006 |
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Richardson Asks Legislature for Tax Cut Package |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson isn't backing down from an ambitious agenda for the 30-day legislative session. Richardson today highlighted New Mexico's hefty surplus and called on state business leaders to help him pass a package of tax cuts.
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jan. 2006 |
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Otero Mesa One Step Closer to Oil and Gas Drilling |
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By: Mary Woods
U.S. District Judge Bruce Black heard oral arguments today in the case of the State of New Mexico vs. the Bureau of Land Management.
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jan. 2006 |
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Legislature Looks at Predatory Lending Bill and New Equestrian Complex |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Governor Bill Richardson today announced his plan to use $12,000,000 in capital outlay funds to build a new equestrian complex somewhere in New Mexico. Also, several different predatory lending bills are under consideration in the state legislature.
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Stories from Mon., 23 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 23 Jan. 2006 |
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Children Need Exposure to Nature Says Renowned Child Advocate |
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By: Jim Williams
Nature can save our kids, and in the process, save us all. That's the message of author Richard Louv, who spoke at the recent Quivira Coalition conference in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Mon., 23 Jan. 2006 |
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Demonstrators at State Capitol Mark Roe vs Wade Anniversary |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The anniversary of the landmark Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion drew vocal crowds on both sides of the issue at the State Capitol today. The commemoration comes as legislators hear the introduction of a memorial ensuring compliance with laws providing contraceptive coverage by...
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Stories from Sat., 21 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Sat., 21 Jan. 2006 |
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NM Representative Steve Pearce Supports Patriot Act |
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By: Mary Woods
The second session of the 109th Congress will convene on January 31st with a host of imminent decisions. U.S. Representative, New Mexico Republican Steve Pearce explained why he a proponent of the Patriot Act.
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Stories from Fri., 20 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jan. 2006 |
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Film Review: The Spirit of Clay: A Mystic Journey |
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By: Jim Terr
The documentary film "The Spirit of Clay: A Mystic Journey" by producer Christine MacKenzie features the work of Galisteo clay artists Isabella Gonzales, Priscilla Hoback, Elizabeth Rose and Vicki Snieder.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jan. 2006 |
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Book Review: Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed |
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By: Renée Blake
Jared Diamond won the Pulitzer Prize for his book "Guns, Germs and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies". Now, he is out with a new book, "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed". He will be speaking about "Collapse" tonight in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jan. 2006 |
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Two Legislators Propose Increased State Aid for Childcare |
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Two state legislators hope to increase the maximum income a family can make, while still remaining elegible for state aid for childcare. New Mexico State Senator Linda Lopez and Representative Rhonda King are sponsoring legislation which will raise the income ceiling from 150% to 200% of the federal...
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Stories from Thu., 19 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jan. 2006 |
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Public Airs Complaints Over UNM Hospital Service |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
Earlier this week the University of New Mexico Board of Regents heard two hours of public testimony about problems at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jan. 2006 |
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Legislature Must Find Compromise on Minimum Wage Law |
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By: Jim Williams
A compromise appears to be brewing over a statewide minimum wage proposal. Two different versions of an initiative to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.50 in New Mexico are likely to come before lawmakers in the next few weeks.
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jan. 2006 |
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State Legislature Presented with Wide Range of Bills |
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By: Jim Williams
The second full day of the legislative session in Santa Fe today saw a wide range of introduced bills read in both House and Senate. There were also appeals from some who hope for their passage.
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Stories from Wed., 18 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Jan. 2006 |
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Call-In Show: San Juan-Chama Drinking Water Project |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
The Albuquerque Drinking Water Project was today's topic on KUNM's Call-In Show. The city's plan to divert San Juan-Chama water for municipal use could have important consequences for both the Rio Grande and downstream water users in terms of water rights and water quality. This is the largest appropriation...
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Jan. 2006 |
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Dr. M. L. King Jr. 20th Annual March Celebrates his Life and Work |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
This past Sunday, the City of Albuquerque joined the rest of the country in honoring the actual birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. New Mexico's Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission hosted the 20th Annual Memorial Celebration and March, beginning at the University of New Mexico, proceeding down...
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Jan. 2006 |
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State Legislators Raise Questions on Spaceport |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Lawmakers had plenty of questions for proponents of using state money to build a spaceport in southern New Mexico. The governor's staff wasted no time in rallying for support on the floor of the House and Senate before the spaceport idea was assigned to any committees. However, not everyone is giving...
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Stories from Tue., 17 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jan. 2006 |
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Southwest Drought Returns With a Vengeance |
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By: Jim Williams
After a brief respite last year, New Mexico's drought is back with a vengeance. The National Weather Service says both November and December were among the top ten driest in 111 years. Statewide snowpack is averaging well below 50% of normal, and in some places is nearly non-existent. Those who depend...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jan. 2006 |
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Court to Hear Voters' Lawsuit Against Touch Screen Voting Machines |
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Election reform advocates in New Mexico are calling a voters' lawsuit hearing tomorrow in Las Vegas "historic". District Judge Eugenio Mathis will listen to arguments from Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron's office as well as lawyers suing to keep the state from continuing its use of electronic...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jan. 2006 |
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UNM Economic Conference Undersores Importance of Educated Work Force |
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By: Mary Woods
The educated worker will have the best shot at high paying jobs, while the uneducated worker will be squeezed out of the running by competing work forces in China and India. That was the prognosis by three top economists, speaking at an economic outlook conference, hosted by the University of New Mexico's...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jan. 2006 |
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NM State Legislative Session Opens |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Governor Bill Richardson vowed to use part of the projected $530,000,000 available in new spending to reduce the state's high DWI casualities and attack other social ills. He also used the first day of this legislative session to call on lawmakers to fund the world's first spaceport, a commuter train,...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jan. 2006 |
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Santo Domingo Pueblo Eradicates Salt Cedar; Saves Water |
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By: Jim Williams
Of all the ecosystems in New Mexico, desert is the most prevalent. And from the High Desert of Taos in the north to the Chihuahuan Desert of Las Cruces in the south, people are increasingly paying closer attention to who's getting the state's water. Or, in some cases, to what's getting that water. Santo...
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Stories from Mon., 16 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Jan. 2006 |
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Afro-American Community Discussion Held at KUNM |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
In honor of the birthday anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. an Afro-American Community Dissussion was held at KUNM. The panelists were Dr. Tom Ruby, Vice President of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Council; Honorable Judge Tommy Jewell, the first Afro-American to serve as Metropolitan...
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Stories from Fri., 13 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jan. 2006 |
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KUNM Special: Afro-American Community Dialogue Monday 5 PM |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, KUNM will air a community focused 30 minute holiday special on Monday at 5pm. This program will feature a discussion panel of community activists offering perspectives on topics involving the African-American community in New Mexico, past, present, and...
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jan. 2006 |
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NM Legislature to Consider Paper Ballot System |
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By: Mary Woods
Governor Richardson is proposing $11,000,000 and a policy of using a paper ballot based system for elections in New Mexico. And win or lose, plaintiffs in a lawsuit with the State, may achieve their goal.
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jan. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Hosts 12th Annual NM Water Dialogue |
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By: Deborah Martinez
How to conserve, protect and share our water has been the subject of discussion for years in New Mexico, but one group is moving towards looking at weaknesses in water planning and bridging the gaps among communities. Albuquerque was host to the 12th Annual Water Dialogue held this week.
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jan. 2006 |
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Film Review: Brokeback Mountain |
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By: Jim Terr
"Brokeback Mountain" is a contender for Academy Awards in several categories, and is controversial as well, with some theaters refusing to show it. Reviewer Jim Terr has some thoughts on the film, and he sat down around the campfire with his friend, Harmonica Pete, to tell us about it.
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Stories from Thu., 12 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jan. 2006 |
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2006 "Year of the Child": Stiffer Penalties for Domestic Violence |
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By: Jim Williams
Though New Mexico is third in the U.S. in numbers of domestic violence homocides, funding to prevent and prosecute the crime continues to lag far behind. State leaders today proposed legislation to help address a few of the funding and prosecution gaps.
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jan. 2006 |
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Governor Proposes System with Verifiable Paper Trail for 2006 Elections |
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By: Mary Woods
Legislation proposed by Governor Richardson today casts a new light on the life of a current lawsuit brought against Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron
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Stories from Wed., 11 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jan. 2006 |
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Call-In Show: Quivira Coalition's Conference on "Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide" |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
This morning's Call-Show with host Arcie Chapa focused on the 6th Annual Conference of the Quivira Coalition. The coalition's mission is to foster ecological, economic, and social health on western landscapes through education, innovation, collaboration, and progressive public and private land stewardship....
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jan. 2006 |
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Sandia Pueblo Installs New Governor |
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By: Jim Williams
Sandia Pueblo has installed new leadership after an unprecedented six years under the same governor. In a ceremony last Thursday, Lawrence Gutierrez replaced Stuwart Paisano as the pueblo's governor.
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jan. 2006 |
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Domestic Violence a Focus of 2006 Legislative Session |
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By: Mary Woods
Stemming domestic violence in New Mexico is the object of a legislative package to be announced on Thursday by Lt. Governor Diane Denish, with Representative Mimi Stewart.
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jan. 2006 |
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Sustainability Main Topic of Mayoral Forum |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Sustainability was the main topic of a mayoral forum held in Santa Fe Community College this week. Deborah Martinez has highlights of where the candidates stand on environmental and energy issues.
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Stories from Tue., 10 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Jan. 2006 |
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American Dialect Society Selects "Truthiness" as Word of the Year |
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By: Renée Blake
Albuquerque recently hosted a joint meeting of the American Dialect Society and the Linguistic Society of America. Far from being a dry meeting of staid academics, this gathering was an opportunity for sparring with witty repartee, lots of laughter, and even a little blue language, all in search of nominations...
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Jan. 2006 |
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State Legislature Likely to Take On Aspartame Issue |
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By: Jim Williams
There's been another delay in efforts to ban the sugar substitute "aspartame" in New Mexico...this time because the state legislature will likely take up the issue in the coming session.
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Jan. 2006 |
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Richardson Highlights Support for Tourism |
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By: Mary Woods
Tourism is the second largest private sector industry in New Mexico; and it was pledged some formidable support by Governor Bill Richardson today, at a stop at the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum
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Stories from Mon., 9 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Jan. 2006 |
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Barelas Art Space "Out chYonda" Features Unionism Exhibit |
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By: Mary Woods
A grassroots performance and gallery space in the Barelas neighborhood of Albuquerque provides a venue for community art and theater, and just recently an exhibit on revolutionary unionism opened.
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Jan. 2006 |
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Governor Richardson Unveils 2006 Legislative Agenda |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson today unveiled his agenda for the upcoming legislative session in Santa Fe. The governor's hopes include significant tax cuts, money to repair rural roads, and solar energy credits, among other things.
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Stories from Fri., 6 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jan. 2006 |
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Bosque del Apache Flyouts Amaze Visitors from Afar |
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By: Paul Ingles
One of the most popular places to take visitors over the holidays has always been the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro where tens of thousands of migrating birds spend the winter months. Reporter Paul Ingles took a recent trip there himself and filed this report.
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jan. 2006 |
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National Economic Development Advisor Visits Albuquerque |
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By: Jim Williams
Members of the Bush Administration hit the road today, in part to tout new employment numbers they say reflect growth in the nation's economy. But there were other goals as well. Assistant Secretary of Economic Development Sandy Baruah was in Albuquerque to promote what may someday become a "research...
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jan. 2006 |
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Santa Fe's Civic Center Plan Works Around Pueblo Burial Site |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Archaeologists are back at work at Santa Fe's Sweeney Convention Center parking lot, after an agreement was reached that will allow demolition of the building and construction of a new center and parking garage. A plan was created to work around an ancient Pueblo burial ground.
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Stories from Thu., 5 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jan. 2006 |
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Call-In Show Focus: Supreme Court Nominee Alito and Abortion |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Samuel Alito's nomination to the Supreme Court has brought the issue of abortion back to the forefront of political discourse. The demographic make-up of the Supreme Court as well as the judicial philosophy of the nominee could greatly affect supporters on either side of the issue. Abortion, in light...
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jan. 2006 |
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Budget Proposes Substantial Pay Increase for Public Safety Officers |
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By: Deborah Martinez
State police officers and others in public safety stand to get up to 18% in raises starting in July, if state legislators agree with Governor Bill Richardson's budget recommendations.
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jan. 2006 |
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Commentary: Perspective on World Trade Organization Conference |
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By: Sarah Laeng Gilliatt
Last month the World Trade Organization held its Sixth Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong. Sarah Laeng-Gilliatt (Laing-Gill-ee-ut) from the Institute for Nonviolent Economics offers her perspective on the year ahead at the WTO. It was quite a feat last month that the WTO was able to achieve a Declaration...
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Stories from Wed., 4 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Jan. 2006 |
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Navajo Nation Struggles with Meth Production and Addiction |
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By: Daniel Kraker
In November a triple murder shocked the community of Hogback, New Mexico, in the northern reaches of the Navajo Nation. Authorities don't know the exact motive for the "execution style" killings, but methamphetamine was at the heart of it. The drug's devastating impact on rural communities has been...
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Jan. 2006 |
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NM Legislators to Consider State Minimum Wage Increase |
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By: Jim Williams
During the upcoming legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers will decide whether to raise the state's minimum wage to $7.50 an hour. Supporters of such an increase released a report today that they say shows no negative impacts from similar efforts in other states.
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Stories from Tue., 3 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jan. 2006 |
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Congresswoman Wilson To Push for Improved Regulation of Explosives |
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Law enforcement officials briefed Congresswoman Heather Wilson today on the recent theft of explosives in Albuquerque. She will hold Congressional hearings to improve federal regulation of explosives.
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jan. 2006 |
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Commentary: The U.S. Congress - What Is Its Focus? |
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By: Jim Terr
My fellow liberals would probably be surprised to know that I feel I actually learned something from my years of listening to Rush Limbaugh, before he got so repetitive and predictable I couldn’t stand to listen to him anymore. Of course this was back in the days before the Republicans took control...
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Stories from Mon., 2 Jan. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Jan. 2006 |
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New Mexico Hearings on Aspartame Sweetener Delayed |
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By: Jim Williams
An attempt to prompt a ban of the artificial sweetner "aspartame" in New Mexico has been delayed. In Santa Fe today, the State's Environmental Improvement Board voted to put off a formal hearing on the matter.
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