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KUNM News Archives: 2007 - January
Stories from Wed., 31 Jan. 2007
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City Provides Low Cost Spay and Neuter Options for Pets |
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Albuquerque has taken it upon itself to be proactive about helping people spay and neuter their pets. Motor Spay and Neuter Services is designed for low income people and senior citizens sixty five and older. It allows them to neuter their animals free of charge. Anna Sanchez, marketing manager for...
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Airdate: Wed., 31 Jan. 2007 |
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Bill Defines "Terrorism" Under State Law; Empowers Law Enforcement To Combat It |
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By: Jim Williams
A state lawmaker is moving to define "terrorism" in state law and toughen the penalties for it. Dona Ana County Democratic Representative Jeff Steinborn has introduced a bill he says will allow police and investigators to move more aggressively in dealing with terrorism. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim...
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Airdate: Wed., 31 Jan. 2007 |
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Disciplinary Action for Breach of Security Taken Against 24 LANL Employees |
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By: Steve Shadley
Disciplinary action is being taken against 24 employees who were allegedly involved in a security breach at Los Alamos National Laboratory last October.
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Airdate: Wed., 31 Jan. 2007 |
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Commentary: In Favor of Statewide Spay/Neuter Law |
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By: Ann Beyke
A statewide spay/neuter law has the support of Community relations manager of Alliance for Albuquerque Animals. Here is Ann Beyke with a commentary.
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Airdate: Wed., 31 Jan. 2007 |
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Bill Moves State Closer to Universal Health Care |
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By: Jim Williams
A bill that may be the first step in the direction of Universal Health Coverage in New Mexico was introduced today at the stste legislature. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams has that and more.
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Stories from Tue., 30 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 30 Jan. 2007 |
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NMSU Employees Challenge President Martin in Rotunda |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico State University employees are challenging NMSU President Mike Martin to negotiate wages with the employees' union. A rally was held in the capitol rotunda in Santa Fe today. KUNM's Jim Williams was there and has that story and more from the legislature.
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Airdate: Tue., 30 Jan. 2007 |
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U.S. Representative Concerned Over LANL Security Breaches |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Representative Bart Stupak, a democrat from Michigan, expressed concerns today about security issues at Los Alamos National Laboratories. In October 2006 there was a security breach in which hundreds of pages of documents and electronic files were found in the house of a sub contractor. This incident...
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Stories from Mon., 29 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 29 Jan. 2007 |
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Wilson's House Bill Facilitates International Adoptions |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Couples trying to adopt often look to other countries for children needing parents. To make an international adoption successful takes a great deal of motivation, time and money. There is a lot of red tape. There is one part of the process some parents-to-be and adoption advocates say needs to be changed...
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Airdate: Mon., 29 Jan. 2007 |
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Domenici Downplays Non-Binding Resolution Opposing Iraq Troop Buildup |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici is downplaying non-binding resolutions introduced by Senate Democrats that oppose President Bush's plan to send additional troops to Iraq.
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Airdate: Mon., 29 Jan. 2007 |
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Free Tax Services Available for Parents Eligible for Earned Income Credits |
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By: Danny Hernandez
It's time to start thinking about filing your taxes again. And local officials and advocacy groups are reminding taxpayers that they can take advantage of a tax break that is often overlooked here in the land of enchantment. In fact New Mexico leads the nation in the number of parents who do NOT claim...
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Airdate: Mon., 29 Jan. 2007 |
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President Joe Garcia Gives State of Indian Nations Address |
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By: Steve Shadley
Joe Garcia, governor of Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan) Pueblo and president of the National Congress of American Indians, recently gave the fifth annual State of Indian Nations Address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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Stories from Fri., 26 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 26 Jan. 2007 |
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Commentary: Time To Learn From Our Mistakes |
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By: John Ganster
John Ganster is a math teacher in the Albuquerque Public School system. In this commentary, he explores the parallels between adopting a new framework for teaching math and Bush’s plan for an increase in troops in Iraq.
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Airdate: Fri., 26 Jan. 2007 |
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Albuquerque Prepares for "No More Wars" March and Rally This Weekend |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
A "No More Wars" march and rally will be held this Saturday starting at 11am at the Galleria, 2nd and Copper, in downtown Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Fri., 26 Jan. 2007 |
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Congresswoman Wilson Speaks Out on Iraq and Iran |
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By: Danny Hernandez
In the past few weeks New Mexico Congresswoman Heather Wilson has made it no secret that she does not favor President Bush's plan to deploy more U.S. troops to the Iraq War. This has been a significant change in position for Wilson who voted in favor of the congressional resolution that led to the war...
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Stories from Thu., 25 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 25 Jan. 2007 |
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Bills Mandating Stiffer DWI Penalties Move Through Legislature. |
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Two bills aimed at cracking down on those who drive while intoxicated in New Mexico have cleared a key House committee at the state legislature. One of the measures creates penalties for tampering with an ignition interlock, a device which disables a car if the driver is impaired. The interlocks are...
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Airdate: Thu., 25 Jan. 2007 |
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Several Domestic Violence Bills on Legislative Agenda |
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By: Jim Williams
Domestic violence will once again be a focus at the state legislature this year. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, a package of bills designed to protect victims and their children and law enforcement personnel is being crafted.
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Stories from Wed., 24 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Jan. 2007 |
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State Legislation Introduced Opposing National Identification Card |
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By: Jim Williams
A state legislator has introduced a measure opposing the creation of a national identification card. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Jan. 2007 |
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NM U.S. Senators Evaluate President Bush's State of Union Address |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico's U.S. Senators are giving President Bush a passing grade for last night's State of the Union address. But both Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman say they are disappointed by the president's comments on some issues. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Jan. 2007 |
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State Representative Vaughn Introduces Measure Banning Same Sex Marriages |
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By: Steve Shadley
State lawmakers are considering a measure that would propose an amendment to the New Mexico constitution to ban same sex marriages. Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Jan. 2007 |
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Vigil Receives Three Year Prison Sentence |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Former State Treasurer Robert Vigil was sentenced today to over three years in prison for his conviction in September on a charge of attempted extortion. Kelly MacNeil has the story.
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Jan. 2007 |
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Denish Reacts To Chavez Announcement of Possible Gubernatorial Bid |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Mayor Martin Chavez has announced that he has formed an exploratory committee for a 2010 gubernatorial bid. Jennifer Jackson reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Jan. 2007 |
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Identity Theft Protection Bill Introduced in State Senate |
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A measure that could help prevent identity theft for New Mexicans has been introduced in the state legislature. The "security freeze credit act" is sponsored by Democratic Senator Dede Feldman, and is also part of Attorney General Gary King's package of legislation to combat ID theft. If passed, the...
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Stories from Tue., 23 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 23 Jan. 2007 |
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UNM Professor Montoya Speaks Out on Richardson Presidential Bid |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Governor Richardson's bid for president is receiving mixed reviews in New Mexico. Some Hispanics question his loyalty to them.
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Airdate: Tue., 23 Jan. 2007 |
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Legislature 2007: Military and Veterans Day and Impeachment Legislation |
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By: Jim Williams
It was Military and Veterans Day at the state capitol today, where legislation was introduced to help veterans with a number of issues. At the same time, a resolution in support of impeaching President Bush and Vice President Cheney was also introduced. KUNM's Jim Williams reports from Santa Fe.
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Stories from Mon., 22 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Jan. 2007 |
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Choctaw Nation Holds Outreach Meetings in NM |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Mississippi has 200,000 members nationwide, but only half that live in Oklahoma. For this reason, the tribe organizes regular outreach meetings throughout the U.S. The meetings are intended to connect with outlying members and provide them with various programs. When...
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Jan. 2007 |
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Governor Richardson Makes Presidental Bid Official |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson has made it official. He has filed paperwork to create an exploratory committee for his run for president. The governor gave an early outline of his platform at his campaign office in Santa Fe yesterday. KUNM's Jim Williams was there, and has this report.
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Jan. 2007 |
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State Senator Ortiz y Pino Co-Sponsors Resolution for Presidential Impreachment. |
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By: Rebecca Reiss
State Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino says he might not have co-sponsored a resolution to impeach the President and the Vice President, but for a statement by author and editor emeritus Lewis Lapham in this month's Harper's Magazine.
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Jan. 2007 |
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National Park and Forest Service Officials Optimistic on 2007 Fire Season |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Fire officials are already looking ahead to the 2007 fire season. The Southwest Coordination Center, or SWCC, includes the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service.
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Stories from Fri., 19 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Jan. 2007 |
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Living on $5.15 an Hour |
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By: Renée Blake
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would increase the minimum wage in New Mexico to $7.50 an hour. For those who live on minimum wage in the state, where the wage remains at $5.15 an hour, making ends meet can be very challenging. KUNM's Renee Blake spoke with one man in southern New...
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Jan. 2007 |
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Richardson and Emergency Officials Monitor Approaching Storm |
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By: Steve Shadley
Governor Richardson has met with officials monitoring the snow storm moving across New Mexico and the governor says this could be "a big one." Richardson says it has the potential to dump more snow in some parts of the state than the winter storm that hit over New Year's weekend. The governor says...
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Jan. 2007 |
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State's Higher Educational Institutions Join Internet System "LamdhaRail" |
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By: Steve Shadley
Colleges, universities, and research institutions across New Mexico have joined a worldwide super high-speed internet system known as "LambdaRail." Although the system has been operating since June, ceremonies marking the occasion were held at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque today. KUNM's...
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Stories from Thu., 18 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 18 Jan. 2007 |
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Outlook Good for State Minimum Wage Increase Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
Proponents of a statewide minimum wage increase are once again asking lawmakers to raise New Mexico's minimum wage to $7.50 an hour. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, this time they have the backing of the governor and, to a degree, Congress.
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Airdate: Thu., 18 Jan. 2007 |
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New Winter Storm Heads Toward New Mexico |
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Another strong winter storm is on the state's doorstep. A low pressure system near Baja California will be approaching New Mexico in the next twelve to thirty-six hours. It's forecast to pull a tremendous amount of moisture from the Pacific Ocean northeast over the state. Snow should spread from south...
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Airdate: Thu., 18 Jan. 2007 |
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Smoking Ban Bill Introduced at Roundhouse |
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By: Steve Shadley
There's another attempt to approve a statewide ban on indoor smoking in public places in New Mexico. A bill has been introduced at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe today that would include no smoking inside bars, restaurants and some other buildings. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Wed., 17 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Jan. 2007 |
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Cockfighting Ban Likely To Pass in 2007 |
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By: Jim Williams
Around 200 bills were introduced in both House and Senate chambers today in the first full day of the state legislative session in Santa Fe. One of the bills has been around in different forms for nearly twenty years, but in 2007 it may finally see passage by lawmakers. From the capitol, Jim Williams...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Jan. 2007 |
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Commentary: Ancient Agriculture |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
The Quivera Coalition Conference will also feature a talk by one of the foremost experts on the tradition of acequia agriculture in New Mexico. And as author and Chimayo resident Chellis Glendinning suggests, it may be an opportunity to experience a rising star. Listen Author Chellis Glendinning lives...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Jan. 2007 |
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Bingaman: Congressional Prevention of Bush Iraq "Surge" Agenda Difficult |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says Congressional Democrats who oppose President Bush's plan to send additional troops to Iraq won't be able to stop the president from doing so. KUNM's Steve Shadley spoke with the junior senator today and prepared this report.
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Jan. 2007 |
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Voting for APS Mill Levy Underway |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Early voting began today for the Albuquerque Public Schools Mill Levy. Jennifer Jackson has the details.
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Jan. 2007 |
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Quivera Coalition Conference: Sustainable Solutions for Ranchers and Environmentalists |
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By: Jim Williams
Water shortages, land use issues, globalization, and climate change: are just a few of the challenges that are likely to put small farmers and ranchers in the Southwest out of business in coming years. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, one Santa Fe group continues to look for new ways of working the...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Jan. 2007 |
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First Shipments of Remote Handled Radioactive Waste Arriving in NM This Weekend |
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Trucks carrying remotely handled transuranic waste are about to come through New Mexico. Transuranic waste is plutonium contaminated waste from nuclear weapons production. Because it contains radioactivity, the waste must be handled in a secure area. The Department of Energy will not release when exactly...
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Stories from Tue., 16 Jan. 2007
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Richardson Outlines 2007 Legislative Agenda in State of the State Speech |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
At the start of the 2007 New Mexico legislative session in Santa Fe today, Governor Bill Richardson laid out his legislative agenda, including specific goals for tax cuts, clean energy, and education. Kelly MacNeil has the story.
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Airdate: Tue., 16 Jan. 2007 |
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Richardson Requests Termination of Lottery Lobbyist Contract |
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By: Steve Shadley
The New Mexico lottery authority board has been asked to terminate its contract with a lobbyist hired to oversee legislation regarding the state's scholarship program.
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Airdate: Tue., 16 Jan. 2007 |
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Federal Lobbyist for Non-Theists Speaks in Albuquerque |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
The first lobbyist to represent non-theists before the federal government came to Albuquerque today. Lori Lipman Brown is the director of the Secular Coalition for America, which speaks for Americans who do not believe in God. Listen On Tuesday Brown gave an update to the Humanist Society of New Mexico...
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Airdate: Tue., 16 Jan. 2007 |
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UNM Students Hold Rally for Lower Student Loan Interest Rates |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Students at the University of New Mexico held a rally today to support a U.S. House bill that would lower rates on undergraduate student loans. Danny Hernandez has the story.
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Airdate: Tue., 16 Jan. 2007 |
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Chavez Announces Initiative for Student Protection During Field Trips |
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Today Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez announced a new initiative that protects students during field trips. Listen It is a partnership between the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Public Schools that would mean the parents, and chaperones involved with area field trips have been checked...
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Stories from Mon., 15 Jan. 2007
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Albuquerque Marchers Remember Martin Luther King Jr. |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Albuquerque celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's birthday yesterday with a march from the University of New Mexico to Civic Plaza along the boulevard named after the slain civil rights leader. Danny Hernandez has the story.
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Airdate: Mon., 15 Jan. 2007 |
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Albuquerque Artists' Join in a Tribute to MLK |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
This time every year, we observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with song, word, film and literature. Artists from all walks of life use their gifts to pay respect to a man whose life was a work of art. In as much as artistic excellence requires patience, practice and humility, so, too, did...
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Stories from Fri., 12 Jan. 2007
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Progressive Analyst Michael Parenti Speaks in Santa Fe Saturday |
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By: Renée Blake
Tomorrow evening in Santa Fe, Dr. Michael Parenti will talk about "Wars, Lies and Empires." The author that Cornel West calls a "towering prophetic voice in American life," spoke this afternoon with KUNM. Listen Parenti says people at home and throughout the world are fighting back against the forces...
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Stories from Thu., 11 Jan. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Jan. 2007 |
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UNM Task Force Promotes Sustainability Efforts on Campus |
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By: Danny Hernandez
More than 30 students, faculty and staff, crowded a room in University of New Mexico's administration building Wednesday. They were there for a meeting of the UNM sustainability task force.
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Jan. 2007 |
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Revenue Surplus Provides a Challenge for 2007 Legislature |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico lawmakers will look at ways to allocate a huge revenue surplus when they start the 2007 legislative session next week in Santa Fe.
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Jan. 2007 |
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UNM Receives $18.5 Million Grant for a National Center for Health Policy |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Today the University of New Mexico announced an 18.5 million dollar grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to create a national Center for Health Policy at UNM. Kelly MacNeil has the story.
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Jan. 2007 |
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AG Gary King Offers Bills Relating to Sex Offenders |
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By: Renée Blake
Attorney General Gary King offered a dozen bills today concerning issues that relate to sex offenders. King wants to start to break the cycle of abuse early. Listen He sees value in starting with young people. Listen But once there is a clear case of illegal sexual exploitation, King thinks penalties...
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Albuquerque Residents Protest Bush Agenda at Domenici's Office |
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By: Renée Blake
Reaction to President Bush's speech about his plan for Iraq drew response both in Albuquerque and at the Plaza in Santa Fe. In Albuquerque, a demonstration was held at noon outside the office of U.S. Senator Pete Domenici. The line was two deep and stretched from one end of the block to the other. Listen...
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Stories from Wed., 10 Jan. 2007
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NM Voices for Children Releases 2006 Kids Count Data Book |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
New Mexico Voices for Children today released its 2006 Kids Count data book. Kelly MacNeil has that story.
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Jan. 2007 |
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Broken Water Main Repaired in NE Heights |
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A water main break that stymied traffic in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque this morning has been repaired. The break was at Indian School and Eubank. Portions of both Indian School and Eubank were closed until about 10 am. Bob Sidhu with the city's water utility department says workers struggled...
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Stories from Tue., 9 Jan. 2007
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Bingaman Looks Forward to Bush Clarification of Iraq Strategy |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he is looking forward to learn more about President Bush's new strategy in Iraq. You can hear the president's speech on Iraq tomorrow night at 7pm on KUNM.
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Airdate: Tue., 9 Jan. 2007 |
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Cleveland Middle School Locker Room Roof Collapses |
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By: Renée Blake
The roof over the boys' locker room and the boys' restroom near the gymnasium at Cleveland Middle School caved in yesterday. Listen That was Albuquerque Public Schools spokesman Joseph Escobedo. He says physical education for the boys will be affected, but not curtailed. About 300 male pupils will...
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Stories from Mon., 8 Jan. 2007
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Expansion of Taos Regional Airport Proposed |
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By: Renée Blake
Wednesday is the final day for public comment about the proposed expansion of the Taos Regional Airport. Some opponents believe it could turn Taos into a resort town like Aspen or Telluride, Colorado. Renee Blake has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Jan. 2007 |
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Gas Main Breaks in Rio Rancho |
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By: Renée Blake
A gas main break occurred this morning in the Rio Rancho area. Officer John Frances of the Department of Public Safety in Rio Rancho believes it could be the result of a road widening project. KUNM asked Frances what has to be done to repair the break. Listen Those closures may continue until 6:30...
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Stories from Fri., 5 Jan. 2007
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Film Review: Committing Poetry in Times of War |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
The days leading up to the U.S. invasion of Iraq left many Americans conflicted and polarized, at odds with themselves while the Bush Administration was more concerned with the odds in Iraq. Every day people feared for their freedoms to the extent of threatening the freedoms of others. Recently at the...
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APS and City Disagree on School Closings |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
As many parents in the Duke City already know, Albuquerque Public Schools have been canceled for the remainder of this week due to the record snowfall last weekend. Now APS and the city of Albuquerque have differing stories as to whether the three-day delay is due to uncleared city streets, or still-snowy...
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Protests Continue at Desert Rock Energy Plant Near Shiprock |
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By: Jim Williams
Opponents of a proposed power plant in northwest New Mexico continue to gather at the building site to protest what they say is a bad idea for both the environment and the people who live in the area. New York-based Sithe Global Power is hoping to build a coal-fired plant that would, each year, supply...
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Stories from Thu., 4 Jan. 2007
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SOS Herrera Requests Audit of 2006 State Election Expenditures |
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By: Jim Williams
Newly-inaugurated Secretary of State Mary Herrera wants a close look at how the secretary's office spent federal election money prior to her arrival. According to a copyright story in the Albuquerque Journal, Herrera has sent a letter to the state auditor's office seeking an audit of state expenditures...
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Airdate: Thu., 4 Jan. 2007 |
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New Mexico Awaits Another Winter Storm |
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By: Jim Williams
While it is unlikely to bury the state like the last one, the National Weather Service says another winter storm is on the way. More snow and wind is predicted for northern and central parts of New Mexico for tomorrow. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Food Relief Arrives for Stranded Cattle |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico National Guard yesterday delivered food to over 400 livestock in the state that were isolated by last week's intense winter storm. About 200 New Mexico ranchers have reported their cattle are stranded by snow and in need of food. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, those relief efforts will...
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Stories from Wed., 3 Jan. 2007
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Today Marks 100 Years of State Administered Water Distribution |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Today the State Engineer's office celebrated one hundred years of administering New Mexico's water distribution. In 1907, the first New Mexico water code became law, five years before New Mexico even became a state. Kelly MacNeil has the story.
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Airdate: Wed., 3 Jan. 2007 |
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Wilson Returns from Iraq With Fresh Viewpoint |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Congresswoman Heather Wilson has just returned from Iraq where she was on a fact-finding mission. She came back with a new appreciation of the severity of the problems faced by U.S. troops. Danny Hernandez has the story.
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Stories from Tue., 2 Jan. 2007
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Maggie Toulouse Appointed to Head Bernalillo County Clerk's Office |
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The Bernalillo County Commission appointed Maggie Toulouse to fill the two years remaining in County Clerk Mary Herrera's term this morning. Herrera was sworn in as New Mexico Secretary of State yesterday. "Ms. Toulouse possesses a great deal of experience through her work as a political consultant...
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Stories from Mon., 1 Jan. 2007
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Richardson and Denish Inaugurated for Second Terms |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson and Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish were inaurgurated for their second terms this morning in Santa Fe. The public ceremony took place in the House chambers at the capitol in front of the legislative leaders, supreme court justices, former governors, and Congressman Tom Udall....
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