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KUNM News Archives: 2005 - October


Stories from Mon., 31 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Mon., 31 Oct. 2005
NM Senators Comment on Alito Nomination


President Bush says Samuel Alito "has more prior judicial experience than any Supreme Court nominee in more than 70 years." Bush calls the nominee to replace retiring justice Sandra Day O'Connor one of the "most accomplished and respected judges" in the country. New Mexico's two U.S. Senators comment...
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* Airdate: Mon., 31 Oct. 2005
Outrage Grows in U.S. over Femicides in Juarez


Women's justice advocates report that over the last decade or so, at least 400 women and girls have been raped and murdered in the Mexican border town of Ciudad Juarez. The women come primarily from poverty-stricken families, and are seeking jobs in factories, called "maquiladoras," run mostly by U.S....
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* Airdate: Mon., 31 Oct. 2005
Health Insurance Coverage is Out of Reach for Many


The president of the National Coalition on Healthcare spoke to the New Mexico League of Women Voters about the rising cost of medical insurance that is causing a plague on the managed care system.
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Stories from Fri., 28 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Fri., 28 Oct. 2005
"Minuteman" at Border Raise Issues of Racial Discrimination and Security


Following Governor Bill Richardson's declaration of emergency on the New Mexico-Mexico border there has been more attention aimed at that region. Recently the U.S. Army has been sent to help the U.S. Border Patrol watch for foreign nationals along the southern border. But another group known as the Minutemen...
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* Airdate: Fri., 28 Oct. 2005
Reduced Arsenic Levels in Water Required in 2006


New Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for acceptable levels of arsenic in drinking water may prove troublesome for New Mexico.
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Stories from Thu., 27 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Thu., 27 Oct. 2005
House Committee Considers Udall's Valle Vidal Protection Bill

New Mexico Representative Tom Udall says he's optimistic about a bill he has introduced to ban gas drilling on the Valle Vidal. The vast area east of Questa has been nominated for coal-bed methane development. Udall's bill received a hearing late this afternoon in the House Committee on Resources. The...
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* Airdate: Thu., 27 Oct. 2005
Nob Hill Vigil Honors the Dead; Protests the Iraq War


The number of American soldiers killed in Iraq since the invasion, reached 2,000 on Tuesday, and yesterday over 500 vigils, protests, and rallies took place across the country. One event in Albuquerque's Nob Hill drew a large crowd last night.
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* Airdate: Thu., 27 Oct. 2005
KUNM Call-In Show Focuses on Impact Fees and Education


School overcrowding is a major problem in parts of Albuquerque, and this morning's KUNM Call-In Show focused on whether development impact fees could alleviate some of that problem. Among other things, guests addressed the questions of whether population growth is a plausible excuse for the overcrowding,...
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* Airdate: Thu., 27 Oct. 2005
State Treasurer Robert Vigil Resigns

Indicted on 21 counts of extortion, state treasurer Robert Vigil resigned from his position yesterday. Upon hearing the news, Governor Richardson issued this statement: "Mr. Vigil's resignation is the best interest of New Mexico. We must act quickly and responsibly to restore the public trust and confidence...
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* Airdate: Thu., 27 Oct. 2005
NM Senators Comment on Miers Nomination Withdrawal


As you've heard in NPR, Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination for the Supreme Court today. Miers' decision came after weeks of increasingly heated debate over the depth of her conservative beliefs and her qualifications to fill the seat to be vacated by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. New Mexico's two Senators...
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Stories from Wed., 26 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Wed., 26 Oct. 2005
Albuquerque Hosts Hispanic/Latino Health Summit


The Hispanic/Latino Health Summit was held in Albuquerque this past weekend. Some of the presenters and attendees speak to KUNM about the theme, "Increasing Access, Decreasing Disparities".
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* Airdate: Wed., 26 Oct. 2005
A Commentary: Magnificent Megalomaniac

Jim Rideout is one of the Americans questioning the war in Iraq. He calls this commentary "Magnificient Megalomaniac." George W. Bush is a magnificent Megalomaniac, a spurious leader, and a great pretender. George Bush is so out of touch with reality that he has compared himself to Franklin Roosevelt,...
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Stories from Tue., 25 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Tue., 25 Oct. 2005
Peace Vigils Mark 2000th U.S. Military Death in Iraq


The Pentagon announced today another U.S. military death in Iraq. This, after three soldiers died yesterday, has pushed the death toll to 2001. Peace advocates have been gathering throughout the day to mark the milestone and renew their calls for an end to U.S. occupation in Iraq. There are vigils all...
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* Airdate: Tue., 25 Oct. 2005
A Commentary: Mid America Under Fire

Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq War, the federal deficit, Supreme Court nominations... the media have been reporting that President Bush is "under fire" for some of his decisions of late. But, as commentator Craig Barnes points out, perhaps that's just a distraction from a focus on the real victims. Middle...
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* Airdate: Tue., 25 Oct. 2005
Students Refine Political Skills with Debate on Iraq War


Some pre-teens jumped into the fray around the Iraq war recently in Albuquerque. Students at Jefferson Middle School got an up-close look at the world of debating as part of the school's ongoing effort to teach kids the fine art of political discourse.
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* Airdate: Tue., 25 Oct. 2005
Domenici Comments on Wilma and Impending Budget Cuts

As Floridians line up for emergency supplies in the wake of Hurricane Wilma, Congress may soon be scrambling to find money to help victims recover. The latest in a series of strong Gulf storms, Wilma is further straining an already-stressed Federal Emergency Management Agency. Damage estimates have ranged...
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* Airdate: Tue., 25 Oct. 2005
Part II: Governor Richardson in North Korea


Governor Bill Richardson's recent four-day visit to North Korea resulted in the communist country agreeing to return to six-nation nuclear disarmament talks nexr month. The second of two reports notes that the Governor and his delegation made progress on humanitarian and energy issues as well.
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Stories from Mon., 24 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Mon., 24 Oct. 2005
Part I: Governor Richardson in North Korea


Governor Bill Richardson is back from four days of peace-making in North Korea, where he was able to nudge Pyongyang officials back to six-party negotiations coming up next month. This is the first of a two-part series looking at the peace talks and North Korea's nuclear weapons arsenal.
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* Airdate: Mon., 24 Oct. 2005
Film Review: Memory of a Killer


"Memory of a Killer" is great entertainment and a fast-paced new thriller from Belgium.
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* Airdate: Mon., 24 Oct. 2005
Part II: Domestic Violence Affects Native American Homes


New Mexico consistently ranks between third and fifth in the nation in reports of domestic violence to law enforcement agencies. But nowhere is its effect, and perhaps its cause, more obvious than in the state's 19 Native American Pueblos. In the second of a two part series, Jim Williams looks at the...
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Stories from Fri., 21 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Fri., 21 Oct. 2005
Diverse Opinions Voiced Over Proposed Budget Cuts


Congress is to vote on proposed budget cuts to welfare programs next week, ... if the Republican party can get enough support.
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* Airdate: Fri., 21 Oct. 2005
Part I: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Needs Attention in NM


Department of Justice statistics indicate that, on average, a woman is beaten by a man every fifteen seconds in the United States. Over 4,000 of them die each year. And while October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, some in New Mexico are hoping people will begin to do more than just be aware of...
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Stories from Thu., 20 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Thu., 20 Oct. 2005
Part IV: Security a Consideration for Uranium Enrichment Facility


Over the past 3 days, we've taken a look at Louisiana Energy Sevices, L.E.S., a uranium enrichment facility that is currently trying to get licensed to build and operate in Lea County NM. In the final part of this series, Annie Abbott explains how a man named Abdul Qadeer Khan, stole highly classified...
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* Airdate: Thu., 20 Oct. 2005
Latino Health Disparities Explored on the Call In Show


The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is hosting the Hispano/Latino Health Summit on October 21 and 22 at the Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque. Our weekly Call-In Show focused on the Summit and on issues of health disparity affecting New Mexico Hispanics. Guests included UNM Law Professor Margaret...
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Stories from Wed., 19 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Wed., 19 Oct. 2005
American Art from 19th and 20th Centuries on Display in Santa Fe


The Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Fe is offering visitors an exibition titled, Strokes of Genius: Masterworks from the New Britain Museum of American Art. The show is on display through January eighth.
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* Airdate: Wed., 19 Oct. 2005
Part III: Depleted Uranium Waste Disposal Issues Not Resolved for NM Plant


Yesterday, in part 3 of our series, Annie Abbott looked at the history of why Louisiana Energy Services has been previously unsuccessful in other states including Louisiana and Tennessee. The series continues today, with a look at the waste disposal issues connected with this facility. Recent news:...
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Stories from Tue., 18 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Tue., 18 Oct. 2005
City Council Improves Disabled Access to Transit System


The Albuquerque City Council met last night, and although more than half of the issues were deferred, several important issues did get passed in the areas of protection for archeological sites, retrofitting the city public transit system to better serve the disabled, creating a center for homeless men,...
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* Airdate: Tue., 18 Oct. 2005
Part II: Louisiana Energy Services Unable to Build in Other States


Yesterday, in the first of a four part series, Annie Abbott spoke with Louisiana Energy Services, or "LES", a new uranium enrichment facility that wants to build in Lea County, New Mexico. Today, in part two, we look at the history behind L.E.S, and why they were unsuccessful in their previous attempts...
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Stories from Mon., 17 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Mon., 17 Oct. 2005
NM Law Enforcement Officials Hone In on Identity Theft


The Securities Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department today held a special conference for New Mexico law enforcement professionals. The issue: combating idenity theft in the state.
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* Airdate: Mon., 17 Oct. 2005
Part I: Lea County Proposed Site for Uraniun Enrichment Facility


After previously attempting to set up in Louisiana and Tennessee, it appears that Lea County, New Mexico may be the ultimate location for a new uranium enrichment facility created by Louisiana Energy Services, referred to as L.E.S. The is the first in a four part series.
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Stories from Fri., 14 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Fri., 14 Oct. 2005
Educational Profesionals Look at High-Stakes Testing


Education authorities from around the nation met recently to discuss research on the link between high-stakes testing and student achievement in relation to the No-Child-Left-Behind Act. Twenty five states, including New Mexico,are included in the findings.
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* Airdate: Fri., 14 Oct. 2005
Solar Energy Becomes Viable Option


As natural gas prices are likely to remain high more people are looking into alternative energy resources. Those who have solar energy systems will pay little to nothing to heat their home this winter. One New Mexico resident and businessman says "If you want to save, solar is the way to go."
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Stories from Thu., 13 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Thu., 13 Oct. 2005
Pueblo Leaders Cite Water Delivery Problems


Representative Tom Udall on Wednesday heard from tribal leaders from northern New Mexico about severe problems with Rio Grande water delivery to the pueblos. The New Mexico Congreeman vowed to try to expedite funding to fix some of those problems.
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* Airdate: Thu., 13 Oct. 2005
Legislature Focuses on Voting Machines with Paper Trail


Members of the State Legislature's election reform task force met today, as they do every month for two days of discussion aimed at carrying out the Election Reform Act. The panel must complete its work by the end of the year, but some members are frustrated. The discussions focused on voting machines...
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* Airdate: Thu., 13 Oct. 2005
KUNM Call-in Show Features Bioneer Convention Speakers


The topic of today's Call-in Show was the 16th Annual Bioneers Conference, beginning this weekend in San Rafael, California. Host Arcie Chapa spoke with a number of guests who will be presenting at the Convention.
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Stories from Wed., 12 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Wed., 12 Oct. 2005
Albuquerque to Implement "Open Ethical Elections Code'


The way Albuquerque election campaigns are financed is about to change. In the recent city election the referendum for an Open Ethical Elections Code passed by a margin of 69% to 31%. This allows city candidates to voluntarily limit the amount spent on their campaigns. Eric Griego,who proposed the Code,...
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* Airdate: Wed., 12 Oct. 2005
State Legislature Passes Tax Relief Bill


New Mexicans could see a rebate check after state legislators passed a $216,000,000 tax relief bill in the final hours of the special session today.
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Stories from Tue., 11 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Tue., 11 Oct. 2005
Film Review: The Dreams of Sparrows


The New Mexico Middle East Film Festival continues through tomorrow at Albuquerque's Guild Theater. It features a full slate of films from across the Arab world and focusing on the Arab-American experience as well. The festival wraps up tomorrow night with an evening of films on Iraq, culminating with...
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* Airdate: Tue., 11 Oct. 2005
Anti-Price Goughing Bill on the Fast Track


It's day six of a special session at the New Mexico State Legislature, and an anti-price gouging bill is finally on the fast track. Deborah Martinez has more on that story and on the announcement by Utah state officials and Bill Richardson, who is apparently poising himself as the western states pick...
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* Airdate: Tue., 11 Oct. 2005
Paseo del Norte Extension To Pass Near Petroglyph Monument


Construction on Albuquerque's Paseo del Norte extension is one step closer to beginning. District Judge Linda Vansi today tossed out a lawsuit to stop the planned extension on the west side of town.
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* Airdate: Tue., 11 Oct. 2005
A Commentary: Evolution Is Not a Theory


Dr. Rebecca Reiss, an Associate Professor of Biology at NM Tech was incensed when she heard the word theory used in connection with evolution. Here is her perspective. Evolution is not just a theory, it is the unifying principle of biology. Yet President Bush thinks that intelligent design should be...
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* Airdate: Tue., 11 Oct. 2005
Domenici Speaks on Endangered Species Act Re-Write


In Washington, the House is considering proposed changes to the 32-year-old Endangered Species Act that would get the government out of the business of setting aside critical habitat for threatened plants and animals. That would eliminate a central element of the landmark law. The overhaul of the Endangered...
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Stories from Mon., 10 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Mon., 10 Oct. 2005
Turnout Low in City Elections
Despite a ballot featuring a high-profile Mayor's race, several city council contests and controversial ballot measures, a majority of Albuquerque voters didn't cast ballots in last Tuesday's election. Listen Chavez says the less than 31% voter participation this time around is about 11% lower than...
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* Airdate: Mon., 10 Oct. 2005
State Legislature Debates Tax Relief Bill


Lawmakers are debating a $215,000,000 tax relief bill despite the governor's opposition.
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* Airdate: Mon., 10 Oct. 2005
A Film Review: My Terrorist


The New Mexico Middle East Film Festival continues today, featuring 30 films from across the Arab world as well as dealing with the Arab-American experience.
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* Airdate: Mon., 10 Oct. 2005
Queer/Straight Alliance Hosts Coming Out Day Celebration


This Tuesday, October 11th, the University of New Mexico Queer/Straight Alliance will be hosting a National Coming Out Day celebration and fundraiser here on UNM campus.
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Stories from Fri., 7 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Fri., 7 Oct. 2005
Three NM Pueblos Prepare for Home Renovations

According to New Mexico's Lieutenant Governor, over $2,600,000 will soon be available to residents of three New Mexico Pueblos and Colonias to renovate and improve their homes.
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* Airdate: Fri., 7 Oct. 2005
Santa Fe Considers Shorter Work Week for City Employees

Santa Fe's City Council is considering shortening the work week of city employees to save money.
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* Airdate: Fri., 7 Oct. 2005
Middle East Film Festival Review: Arna's Children


The New Mexico Middle East Film Festival begins today, featuring 30 films from across the Arab world as well as dealing with the Arab-American experience. There's a full slate of offerings in Albuquerque today, and the festival expands to Santa Fe tomorrow. Reviewer Iris Keltz has this look at the film...
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* Airdate: Fri., 7 Oct. 2005
Veteran Complains of Religious Prejudice in Air Force


Air Force veteran Mikey Weinstein gave a lecture last night at the University of New Mexico regarding alleged religious prejudice in the Air Force.
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Stories from Thu., 6 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Thu., 6 Oct. 2005
NM Senators Join Majority Vote for Restrictions on Prisioner Treatment


In Washington yesterday, both of New Mexico's Senators voted with the majority in defiance of the White House to impose restrictions on the treatment of terrorism suspects. Senator Jeff Bingaman says he expects tough House opposition to the measure.
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* Airdate: Thu., 6 Oct. 2005
Richardson Speaks on KUNM Call-in Show


A law against price gouging by gas companies will be another of the issues covered in the special session. Governor Bill Richardson was a guest on this morning's KUNM Call-in Show with host Arcie Chapa, where he elaborated on his proposed $100,000,000 heating bill relief package for New Mexico residents....
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* Airdate: Thu., 6 Oct. 2005
A City Business Voluntarily Raises Minimum Wage of Employees


Despite the failure of the proposed minimum wage increase at the polls on Tuesday, one Albuquerque business, La Vida Llena Retirement Community has taken the initiative to boost the wage of its lowest-paid employees.
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* Airdate: Thu., 6 Oct. 2005
State Legislature Special Session Begins


Three months before their regular rendez-vous, state legislators convened in a special session today to take action on home heating and gas prices.
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Stories from Wed., 5 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Wed., 5 Oct. 2005
Albuquerque Election Winners Share Plans for the City

ALbuquerque's 2005 municipal election is now history, and a host of races and issues were decided yesterday.
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Stories from Tue., 4 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Tue., 4 Oct. 2005
NM "X Prize Cup Week" Celebrates Commercial Spaceflight Industry


This week has been designated as "X Prize Cup" week in New Mexico, highlighting what will be an annual showcase of spaceflight taking off in the southern part of the state.
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* Airdate: Tue., 4 Oct. 2005
Local Technology Compamy Sues Sandia Labs


A local technology company is suing Sandia National Laboratories for not sharing information that could possibly save many lives. The CEO of the company announced that filing in a press conference last week.
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* Airdate: Tue., 4 Oct. 2005
NM Congressional Delegates Push for Extension of Domestic Violence Act

New Mexican Congresswoman Heather Wilson met with community leaders yesterday to discuss federal legislation addressing domestic violence. Wilson was briefed on the needs and concerns of a number of state and volunteer agencies that had representatives in attendance. This discussion took place one week...
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* Airdate: Tue., 4 Oct. 2005
Congress Seeks To Weaken Predatory Lending Laws


A bill before Congress would reduce the powers of individual states to protect homeowners from predatory lending practices, and replace the state laws with a weaker federal law.
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Stories from Mon., 3 Oct. 2005

* Airdate: Mon., 3 Oct. 2005
NM "Voters" Lawsuit" Challenges Quality of Voting Machines


Voting problems from the November 2004 election continue to surface as the result of a lawsuit filed earlier this year. The "voters'lawsuit" filed on behalf of several New Mexico voters who experienced problems at the polls has uncovered some concerns that may lead to some voting machines getting the...
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* Airdate: Mon., 3 Oct. 2005
"Clean Elections" Proposition Awaits Voters Decision


According to Common Cause, Albuquerque will lead the nation by being the first city to adopt Clean Elections through an initiative process. That is of course, if voters tomorrow approve an initiative for publicly financied municipal elections.
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* Airdate: Mon., 3 Oct. 2005
Renowned Economist Proponent of Living Wage Visits Albuquerque


This summer Santa Fe's living wage celebrated its one year anniversary. On tomorrow's ballot Albuquerque residents will get the opportunity to vote on a proposition to raise their minimum wage. The minimum wage has remained unchanged at the national level for the past eight years. An economist who was...
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* Airdate: Mon., 3 Oct. 2005
NM Congressioal Delegation Reacts to Miers Nomination

New Mexico's Congressional delegation is reacting to President Bush's nomination of White House Counsel Harriet Miers to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Democratic Congressman Tom Udall issued a statement today saying he hopes Senators will "resist pressures to move quickly on this nomination."...
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* Airdate: Mon., 3 Oct. 2005
Elections: City Council District Nine


Polls open tomorrow morning at 7am for Albuquerque's municipal election. Today KUNM wraps up our look at the issues and candidates with a glance at the District 9 City Council race. The candidates challenging incumbent Tina L. Cummins are Vivian Cordova, Chris Catechis and Don F. Harris. Information...
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