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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - November
Stories from Wed., 26 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Nov. 2003 |
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Thanksgiving Reminds Some of Violent History |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
For some the Thanksgiving holiday celebrates cooperation between new European arrivals and indigenous Americans, but for others Thanksgiving day marks the beginnings of a long violent history resulting in the loss of Native American lives, land, and culture.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Nov. 2003 |
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Canadian David Hudak Released From Jail |
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By: Leslie Clark
Canadian counter-terroism expert- David Hudak is a free man today, but not before spending more than a year in jail. Hudak was refused bail while charges- of illegally operating a counter terrorist training facility and stockpiling warheads- were investigated. Although he was exonerated on all charges,...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Nov. 2003 |
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Environmental Department Plans to Reduce Haze |
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By: Stuart Overbey
A plan to reduce haze and improve air quality in the state will be implemented beginning December 31st by the state of New Mexico Environmental Department. New Mexico is participating in a regional air partnership plan which aims to improve visibility in National Parks and wilderness areas in the west,...
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Stories from Tue., 25 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Nov. 2003 |
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New Mexico Ranks 22nd In Protecting Kids From Tobacco |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
According to a national report released by a coalition of public health organizations, New Mexico ranks 22nd in the nation in funding programs to protect kids from Tobacco.
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Nov. 2003 |
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Commentary: A Little Uneasy |
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By: Jim Terr
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Stories from Mon., 24 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Nov. 2003 |
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Lawsuit Against PNM Ends First Phase |
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By: Angela Taylor
A lawsuit against Public Service Company of New Mexico has ended its first phase in a Santa Fe Federal Court. Grand Canyon Trust and The Sierra Club filed a complaint against the company two years ago. They allege that the San Juan generating plant, near Farmington, has violated E-P-A emission standards...
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Nov. 2003 |
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Democratic Newcomer Jeff Steinborn Seeks Nomination for Congress |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A political newcomer is seeking Democratic nomination in the race for Congress from New Mexico's Second Congressional District.
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Stories from Fri., 21 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Nov. 2003 |
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Author /Activist Laura Carlsen Addresses NAFTA and Future Mexican -U.S. Relations |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
Debates and protests are happening this week in Miami and around the world over the proposed free trade area of the Americas. At the University of New Mexico, author and activist Laura Carlsen addressed the debate regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement and the future of Mexican-U.S. relations....
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Nov. 2003 |
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New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Passes Renewable Portfolio Standard |
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By: Mike Austin
In 2002 the New Mexico Public Regulation commission passed a renewable portifolio standard requiring that 10% of electricity sold must come from renewable sources by the year 2011. A recent report released by the Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy examines many of the possible benefits of renewable...
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Nov. 2003 |
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David Hudak Possible Deportation |
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By: Leslie Clark
The U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs has detained Hudak and is keeping him in custody with plans to deport him to Canada. The Canadian was exonerated of all charges against him this week in Federal Court in Albuquerque. The charges related to his Roswell counter terrorism training program. Federal...
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Stories from Thu., 20 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Nov. 2003 |
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Missiles of Empire |
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By: Leslie Clark
In order for the United States government to proceed with weapons development, the administration withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and rejected the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Thus, the United States is breaking commitments make at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Conference to...
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Stories from Tue., 18 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Nov. 2003 |
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Islamic Center Sponsors Three Day Fastathon |
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By: Mike Austin
This week the Islamic Center of New Mexico in Albuquerque is inviting people to join them in a three-day fastathon. Muslims in every part of the world fast from sunrise to sunset as part of ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. All proceeds will be donated to the roadrunner food bank....
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Nov. 2003 |
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Mayor Wants End to Pet Deaths from Antifreeze Poisoning |
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By: Renee Blake
Mayor Martin Chavez says he wants a bittering agent added to all antifreeze agents sold in Albuquerque. Animal Protection of New Mexico spokeswoman Vicki Elkey says many people are unaware of the attraction and the danger that antifreez poses to animals and humans.
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Nov. 2003 |
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Bingaman on Energy Bill |
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By: Leslie Clark
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico says he will vote against the Republican-drafted Federal Energy Bill. According to Bingaman the Energy Policy Bill was negotiated in secret and only shown to Democrats over the weekend. While Bingaman says there are provisions in the bill he can support, he...
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Stories from Mon., 17 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Nov. 2003 |
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National Congress of American Indians Begins |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
Three Democratic presidential hopefuls kicked off the 60th annual conference of the national congress of American Indians. The week-long convention will focus on the future of Indian nations and on ways to build strong government-to-government relations with federal and state agencies.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Nov. 2003 |
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Bandelier National Park Will Restore Pinon and Juniper |
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By: Deborah Martinez
National Park officials are presenting a plan to restore pinon and juniper woodlands in Bandelier National Park. Planners want to comply with the 1964 Wilderness Act as they present options to the public and prepare an environmental impact story.
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Stories from Fri., 14 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Nov. 2003 |
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CARD Examines Quarter Century of Watchdog for the WIPP Site |
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By: Leslie Clark
Citizens for Alternatives to Radioactive Bumping- or CARD- has been monitoring the WIPP site near Carlsbad, New Mexico since the nuclear dump was proposed twenty-five years ago. CARD also has several lawsuits pending against the Department of Energy and its main contractors at WIPP. As CARD looks back...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Nov. 2003 |
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Part II of Mike Ruppert Talk About Peak Oil and 9-11 |
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By: Renee Blake
In last night's report, Mike Ruppert talked about peak oil and it's place in the attacks on 9-11. He says the drug trade is also a part of that terrible day and our economy.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Nov. 2003 |
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State Officials "Walk A Mile" With Low-Income Families |
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By: Stuart Overbey
New Mexico state legislators, county commissioners, and mayors are some of the policy makers who will partner with low income families during the month of November to "Walk A Mile" program in three New Mexico counties. The program has already been implemented in 37 states over the past sever years....
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Stories from Thu., 13 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2003 |
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Three Legislators Propose Split |
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By: Maria Del Rio
The Street Bond issue was voted on earlier this month, but failed. Currently, Republican Senator Joe Carraro and Republican State Representatives Thomes Anderson and Eric Youngberg are looking at other options to provode monies for Paseo Del Norte and Unser Boulevard. Removing the area from the city...
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2003 |
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Officials Look For Money For City Roads |
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By: Maria Del Rio
The street bond issue was voted on earlier this month, but failed. Currently, Republican Senator Joe Carraro and Republican state representatives Thomas Anderson and Eric Youngberg are looking at other options to provide monies for Paseo del Norte and Unser boulevard. Removing the area from the city...
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2003 |
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Democrat Eli Chavez Challenges Wilson In Next Year's Election |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Another Democrat has announced a bid for the nomination to challenge First District Congresswoman Heather Wilson in next year's election. Eli Chavez formally kicked off his campaign today in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2003 |
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Governor Richardson Appoints Veronica Garcia As Secretary of Education |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson appointed the state's first Secretary of Education, veteran educator and administrator Veronica Garcia.
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Stories from Wed., 12 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Nov. 2003 |
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UNM President Caldera Speaks to KUNM |
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By: Leslie Fishburn Clark
The University of New Mexico will take an active role in economic development in the future, according to president Louis Caldera. The new university president says he is working to bring more research contracts and more corporate partnerships to UNM.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Nov. 2003 |
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Reservation Violence |
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By: Daniel Kraker
The violent crime rate on the Navajo reservation is six times the national average. Forty percent of all violent crime that occurs on the country's reservations takes place in the northern Arizona. But statistics tell only one part of the story. The brutality of the crimes has also worsened. Many people...
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Nov. 2003 |
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Small Nukes |
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By: Joshua Powell
Last week, lawmakers on Capitol Hill approved legislation that would allow lab weapons designers to start work on low yield, nuclear weapons.
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Stories from Tue., 11 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Nov. 2003 |
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Vietnam Vet Looking For Letters From Other Veterans |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Vietnam Veteran Brian McKinsey is looking for letters written home by other New Mexico veterans during the Vietnam War. The letters will be part of a special project he's preparing for next year.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Nov. 2003 |
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Congressman Steve Pearce Returns From Irag |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce recently returned from a visit to Iraq, where he traveled with the House Small Business Committee reviewing the role U.S. small businesses are playing in Iraq's construction.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Nov. 2003 |
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Veterans Talk About Returning From War |
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By: Renee Blake
Today being Veteran's Day, we talked to some veterans about what they came home to after serving in the military...one veteran who is generally satisfied with his health care benefits told us that a cut in the number of doctors, has meant 12 to 18 hour waits in he emergency room for any unscheduled services....
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Stories from Mon., 10 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Nov. 2003 |
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Film Project in New Mexico |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Richardson announced Los Lunas has been chosen as the primary site for a major film project with some big name stars.
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Nov. 2003 |
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Global Warming Conference Heats Up |
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By: Jeremiah Luria-Johnson
A conference in Albuquerque took a different approach to the problem of global warming. To the group gathered, science is not enough to solve the environment's woes. Religion must also play a role.
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Nov. 2003 |
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Governor Richardson's Transportation Legislation |
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By: Jessica Carr
Earlier this year, Governor Richardson proposed comprehensive transportation legislation called "grip", for Governor Richardson's investment partnership. During the special session, the State Legislature approved much of what the Governor proposed.
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Stories from Fri., 7 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Nov. 2003 |
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Santa Fe Protestors State Clear Message to Mexican President |
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By: Maria Del Rio
During Mexican President Vicente Fox's visit to New Mexico, a crowd of protesters met him at the Santa Fe plaza to speak out about the multiple deaths of women in Juarez, Mx and show solidarity with the victim's mothers.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Nov. 2003 |
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Peace Activist Dorothy Nah Oar Speaks About Israel |
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By: Leslie Fishburn-Clark
Israel must be transformed from a militaristic society into a peacekeeping community. That's the message peace activist and feminist, Dorothy Nah Oar, is speaking about in cities across the country.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Nov. 2003 |
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Water Conference Addresses Slippery Issues |
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By: Joe Gardner-Wessely
Government officials, water activists and stakeholders from around the state got together to discuss the future of water planning. While most participants stress there's no "silver bullet" for New Mexico's water shortage, some have ideas about how to minimize it.
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Stories from Thu., 6 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Nov. 2003 |
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Photographer William Stone Captures New Mexico |
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By: Ron Chapman
Albuquerque photographer William Stone has captured New Mexico in a retrospective book, New Mexico: Then and Now. KUNM interviews the author.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Nov. 2003 |
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New Executive Director to the NM Republican Party |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
There's a new executive director of the New Mexico Republican party. State GOP Chairwoman Ramsey Gorham has appointed political consultant Tom Carroll to the post. Carroll replaces Mike Turk, who resigned in September due to philosophical differences he had with Gorham over management of the party.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Nov. 2003 |
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Animal Cruelty Conference Raises Hairy Issues |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Law enforcement officers and animal rescue organizations came together this week for a conference on animal cruelty and the link to domestic violence. Organizers made efforts to encourage interagency cooperation so as to root out the cause of the violence and stop it.
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Stories from Wed., 5 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Nov. 2003 |
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Future of Unification |
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By: Stuart Overbee
The unification of Bernalillo County and Albuquerque won't happen this year. Almost sixty-two per cent of voters said "no" to the unification charter in its current form. But the constitutional amendment that created the vote on unification also mandates that another commission be appointed to write...
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Nov. 2003 |
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UNM Fair Trade Initiative Focuses on Chocolate |
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By: Maria Del Rio
What do chocolate and social justice have in common? In a recent event with a fair trade co-op from the Dominican Republic, the UNM Fair Trade Initiative was asking this question.
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Nov. 2003 |
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New Animal Shelter Opens in Santa Fe |
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By: Joshua Powell
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new animal shelter facilities in Santa Fe will include a dog, a ribbon and many animal lovers.
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Nov. 2003 |
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President Fox Visits the State Capitol |
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By: Deborah Martinez
After addressing the State Legislature and meeting privately with Governor Bill Richardson, Mexico's president, Vicente Fox, spoke to a crowded room of reporters inside the the Governor's cabinet room. Both leaders hailed their third visit as another brick in the foundation of Mexican-American relations....
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Stories from Tue., 4 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2003 |
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Common Cause President Talks About Their Agenda |
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By: Susan Loubet
Common Cause has been working to overturn the FCC ruling on media consolidation, expose the high cost of military privitization and ensure honest voting. The new national president, Chellie Pingree was in Albuquerque recently for the annual awards luncheon of New Mexico Common Cause. Pingree is a former...
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2003 |
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State Lawmakers Return to Work |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
State lawmakers returned to work today at the Capitol in Santa Fe following an unexpected layoff.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2003 |
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Governor Richardson Adds New Members to Election Reform Task Force |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Now that the Governor has added new members from the Green and Libertarian parties to his election reform task force, participants hope to widen the scope of discussion on the subject. The parties are already calling for attention to broader issues like instant runoff elections.
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Stories from Mon., 3 Nov. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2003 |
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Congressional Representatives Visit Juarez |
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By: Kent Paterson
After mounting international attention on the serial murders of young women in Northern Mexico, a delegation from the U.S. Congress recently concluded a visit to the border city of Ciudad Juarez. Led by members of the Hispanic Caucus, the representatives met with human rights activists and victims'...
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2003 |
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Milagro Awards Honors Dedication to Animal Welfare |
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By: Mike Austin
Animal Protection of New Mexico presented the fourth annual "Milagro Awards" this past weekend to honor individuals and businesses for their dedication to animal welfare.
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2003 |
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Performance Protests War in Iraq |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Performances of the ancient Greek play "Lysistrata" became a way to protest the war in Iraq last March, thanks to actress Kathryn Blume, who helped organize readings worldwide, including one here in Albuquerque to perform her one-woman play, "The Accidental Activist", which chronicles her experience...
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2003 |
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KUNM Offers Special Programs Reflecting the State of Our Democracy |
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By: Paul Ingles
All this week, KUNM is offering special programs that reflect on the state of our democracy. Tomorrow morning at 8, we'll present highlights from a panel discussion that was recorded here in Albuquerque in September. It's called "Local Broadcast News and Local Democracy" and it examines how well local...
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