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KUNM News Archives: 2008 - November
Stories from Fri., 28 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Nov. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus discusses this week in business with Megan Kamerick. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 27 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Nov. 2008 |
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NM Senator: Richardson Appointment Would Be Great for Nation, New Mexico |
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By: Evan Woodward
Though Governor Bill Richardson's departure to Washington has yet to be confirmed, New Mexico's Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez says he's confident the Governor will be appointed Secretary of Commerce by President Elect Barack Obama. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Sanchez thinks Richardson's...
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Stories from Wed., 26 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Nov. 2008 |
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Food Banks Need Donations Now and Every Other Day |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
New Mexico’s food banks have received more donations this year than last year, but food bank directors say it’s not enough because demand has also increased. Melody Wattenbarger, is executive director of Road Runner Food Bank in Albuquerque. She says stereotypes just aren’t true. Listen In the South...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Nov. 2008 |
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Eclipse Aviation Files for Bankruptcy |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Albuquerque based Eclipse Aviation filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court yesterday. The filing came after numerous challenges for the company in the past year. Founder Vern Rayburn was pushed out earlier this summer. In recent months, Eclipse struggled to keep enough cash on...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Nov. 2008 |
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Company Makes Diesel Out of Waste |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Throwing away that can of bacon grease might actually be wasting a valuable fuel source. An Albuquerque company is producing diesel fuel from food waste grease. It’s called Plant Oil Powered Diesel Fuel Systems, or POP Diesel. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus spoke with President and co-owner, Claud Convisser,...
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Stories from Tue., 25 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Nov. 2008 |
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Energy Investment Could Reinvigorate New Mexico Economy |
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By: Mireya Hernandez
New Mexico's support of alternative energy innovation may help more than the planet. Some say it could help jump start the economy. As KUNM's Mireya Hernandez reports, the state's combination of research labs, year-round sunshine, and tax incentives have set the state for new developments. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 24 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Nov. 2008 |
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Cranes, Geese Descend on Bosque del Apache |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel and Sarah Gustavus
Sand hill cranes and snow geese, along with other bird species, have gathered at the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro for the winter. As KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus reports, the event marks the changing of the seasons. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Nov. 2008 |
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New Congressman to Hold Town Hall Meetings in District Three |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
One of three new congressmen elected to represent New Mexico in Washington D.C. is thanking voters for their support. Ben Ray Lujan, District Three Representative-elect, will begin his first of five town hall tours tonight. In addition to thanking voters, Lujan said the District three tours are an...
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Nov. 2008 |
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If Richardson Goes to Washington, Denish Ready to Step In As Governor |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Governor Bill Richardson has reportedly been tapped by President-Elect Barack Obama to serve as US Commerce Secretary. That puts Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish in line to become the first female governor of New Mexico. Lt. Governor Denish said today that Richardson would make a "terrific addition"...
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Nov. 2008 |
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NMSU Board of Regents to Have Three New Members |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico State University will have three new members of the board of regents. Chair of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents Bob Gallagher will not be coming back to serve another term. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Governor Bill Richardson announced today that he has made three new...
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Stories from Fri., 21 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Nov. 2008 |
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Bilingual Health Education Services |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
At Mexican Consulates across the US, Hispanic and Latino families can participate in bilingual health education programs while they wait to conduct their business. The programs, sponsored by Ventanilla de Salud, or Window of Health, were created in 2004 by the Institute of Mexicans Abroad. Soon, a...
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Nov. 2008 |
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NM Legislative Finance Committee: Companies Were Paid Too Much for Medicaid |
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By: Armando Martinez and Julie LaJeunesse
The state may have overpaid companies that provide Medicaid care to patients in New Mexico. The state Legislative Finance Committee, or LFC, released a draft audit yesterday on managed care contracts. Program evaluation manager for the LFC, Charles Sollee, testified yesterday that companies who manage...
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Nov. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus discusses this week in business with Megan Kamerick. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Nov. 2008 |
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Educational Assistants Union and APS Negotiate Raise |
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By: Armando Martinez
Albuquerque’s educational assistants will continue to negotiate with the Albuquerque Public School District for a boost in their paychecks. Over six hundred education assistants or EA’s called in sick in protest to the forty cent raise APS offered them in negotiation with their union earlier this month....
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Nov. 2008 |
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Unemployment Benefits Extended Through Holidays |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Congress extended unemployment payments this week for over one million people whose benefits would end during the holiday season. President Bush signed the measure today, giving at least seven additional weeks of benefits to unemployed and laid off workers. While the national civilian unemployment...
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Stories from Thu., 20 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Nov. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus discusses this week's headlines with New Mexico Independent Editor Trip Jennings. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Nov. 2008 |
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NM Attorney General Files Motion with EPA over Desert Rock |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico's Attorney General Gary King filed a motion with the Environmental Protection Agency's appeals board Tuesday, requesting that it accept new evidence when considering the fate of the proposed Desert Rock Power Plant in Northwestern New Mexico. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, King claims that...
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Nov. 2008 |
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PRC Announces Moratorium to Help Low Income Families Stay Warm Through Winter |
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By: Armando Martinez
New Mexicans having trouble making ends meet may be able to get assistance to protect them from coming winter chill. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission announced it will sponsor a moratorium to protect low-income people from having their utilities disconnected over the winter. Jason Marks,...
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Nov. 2008 |
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Auto Industry Still In Limbo While Congress Ponders Bailout |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Despite pleas for financial assistance from the US auto industry, Congress has yet to decide whether to relieve the economic troubles of struggling domestic car manufacturers. Executives from the nation’s three big auto makers spoke before the Senate Banking Committee yesterday and asked for $25 billion...
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Stories from Wed., 19 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Nov. 2008 |
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EPA Rules New Coal-Fired Power Plants Must Use Best Available Control Technology |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
The Environmental Protection Agency Appeals Board recently issued a decision that new coal-fired power plants must use Best Available Control Technology. The EPA decision was issued in response to a lawsuit filed against the EPA by the Sierra Club in 2007. The Sierra Club wanted to prevent a coal-fired...
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Nov. 2008 |
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Educators Lobby for Better School Funding |
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Education shouldn't be done on a shoestring. That's the message from a coalition of New Mexico educators who kicked off a campaign to push for sufficiently funded schools with a rally in the State Capitol rotunda today. Sharon Morgan is the president of the New Mexico chapter of the National Education...
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Stories from Tue., 18 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Nov. 2008 |
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Conference Addresses Problems Facing Boys and Young Men in New Mexico |
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By: Bryan Gibel
Social workers, healthcare specialists and law makers will meet at a conference today to draw attention to the health and welfare of boys and young men in New Mexico. Richard Franits, Program Director for Youth and Family Counseling for the 2nd Judicial District, will present on the impact of family...
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Stories from Mon., 17 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Nov. 2008 |
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NMSU Ends Search For New President Without Naming One |
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By: Evan Woodward
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents voted unanimously today to end the search for a new university president without naming one. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the board claims a state law that requires open disclosure of the final candidates hampered their efforts. Listen
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Stories from Fri., 14 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Nov. 2008 |
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Proposition 8 Protest Organized |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Last weekend, spontaneous demonstrations erupted across California as protestors expressed their sorrow and outrage at the passage of Proposition 8, an amendment to the California constitution stripping same sex couples of their right to get married. Despite a California Supreme Court ruling earlier...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Nov. 2008 |
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Mexican Journalist Killed |
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By: Kent Paterson
Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua City, Mexico, have witnessed in recent days spectacular outbreaks of suspected narco-violence. Incidents include shootings on public streets, firebombings of businesses, and the hanging of a headless corpse from an overpass. Now, a prominent Ciudad Juarez journalist has been...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Nov. 2008 |
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Eclipse Aviation Faces Huge Economic Hurdles |
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By: Armando Martinez and Julie LaJeunesse
Albuquerque based Eclipse Aviation now faces an uncertain future after a series of high profile struggles. The company announced yesterday that it could not pay its eleven hundred employees for the past two weeks of work. Today employees reportedly received phone messages that said paychecks would...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Nov. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Megan Kamerick
Every week, KUNM discusses busines news around the state with Megan Kamerick. She's a senior reporter at the New Mexico Business Weekly. This week, news about Albuquerque-based Eclipse Aviation was at the top of her list. Yesterday, the company told workers they wouldn't be paid for the past two weeks,...
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Stories from Thu., 13 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with New Mexico Independent editor Trip Jennings about this week's headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2008 |
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Task Force to Begin Working on New Gang Prevention Legislation |
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By: Bryan Gibel
Law enforcement officers, elected officials and community members are putting together a task force to work on new gang prevention legislation for 2009. They held a town hall meeting in Albuquerque on Wednesday to gather ideas about what that legislation should look like. KUNM’s Bryan Gibel reports....
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2008 |
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Fischmann Wins Fiercely Contested Race in Southern NM |
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By: Evan Woodward
A fiercely contested state senate race in Southern New Mexico ended yesterday, when veteran Republican Minority Whip Leonard Lee Rawson conceded to his Democratic challenger, Steve Fischmann. KRWG's Evan Woodward has more. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2008 |
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Desert Bighorn Sheep May Be Removed From Endangered Species List |
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By: Mireya Hernandez
Desert Big Horn Sheep in New Mexico are doing better and may soon be removed from the endangered species list. The big horn sheep was listed as endangered in 1980, but the population continued to drop even after conservation efforts were in place. Elise Goldstein is a biologist with the New Mexico...
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Stories from Wed., 12 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Nov. 2008 |
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Townhall Meeting Set to Create New Anti-Gang Legislation in New Mexico |
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By: Bryan Gibel
State lawmakers rejected three proposed laws last year that would have created tougher penalties for gang related crime in New Mexico. As KUNM’s Bryan Gibel reports, a townhall meeting will be held in Albuquerque today to begin work on a new set of anti-gang laws for the 2009 legislative session. Listen...
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Nov. 2008 |
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State Lawmaker Wants to Take a Closer Look New Mexico's Elections |
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By: Jim Williams
A state lawmaker says he'll spearhead an effort to take a close look at the election system used in New Mexico. State Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino, an Albuquerque Democrat, says there are too many questions about how the secretary of state's office contracts out much of the election work done in the...
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Nov. 2008 |
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Religious Leaders Meet to Discuss Torture |
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By: Armando Martinez
A national coalition of religious groups hopes US policies on torture will change during the next administration. The National Religious Campaign Against Torture has asked U.S President Elect Barack Obama to sign an executive order banning torture when he takes office in January. A delegation of religious...
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Stories from Mon., 10 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Nov. 2008 |
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Realism Takes the Bus in Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
The city of Santa Fe, earlier this month, wrapped up its first five-day conference on "creative tourism". Part of the mission of the conference was to help develop ways for tourists to have a "more genuine experience" of the region they're visiting. However, as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, part of...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Nov. 2008 |
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Richardson Endorsed for Secretary of State Job by National Hispanic Leadership Agenda |
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By: Kent Paterson
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson received a boost yesterday from supporters who want to see him in Washington DC. The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda endorsed Richardson for Secretary of State in a letter sent to President-elect Barack Obama. The group includes the National Council of La Raza,...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Nov. 2008 |
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VA Strains Under Weight of Veterans With Long-Term Injuries |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
Americans will be reminded today of the sacrifices of service men and women on Veterans Day. In recent years, many veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan have come home with injuries that are straining the Veterans Administration’s health care services. Under the Bush administration, veterans’ health care...
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Stories from Fri., 7 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Nov. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week in New Mexico's business world. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Nov. 2008 |
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UNM Plans to Renovate Sports Arena Despite Economic Challenges |
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By: Armando Martinez and Julie LaJeunesse
The University of New Mexico is making budget cuts in response to an economic downturn, but has not changed plans to renovate a sports arena. UNM President David Schmidly released an economic challenges report this week. Schmidly said, among other things, that UNM will suspend some equipment purchases...
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Nov. 2008 |
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Lawsuit Against New Mexico Youth Organized is Dismissed |
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By: Jim Williams and Sarah Gustavus
A state district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against two New Mexico non-profits accused of campaigning earlier this year. The lawsuit was filed by three Democratic incumbent state lawmakers who lost in the June primary. They alleged that New Mexico Youth Organized, or NMYO, coordinated with their...
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Nov. 2008 |
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District 37 Race Will Be Decided by Provisional Ballots |
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By: Evan Woodward
Dona Ana County Clerk Elect Lynn Ellins says the Bureau of Elections started going through the provisional ballots from State Senate District 37 yesterday. The race between Republican Senate Minority Whip Leonard Lee Rawson and his Democratic opponent Steve Fischmann is too close to call. As KRWG's...
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Stories from Thu., 6 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Nov. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with Trip Jennings of the New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Nov. 2008 |
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Commentary: Community Organizers Paved the Way for Obama |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Some people are calling the campaign that led to barack Obama's victory in Tuesday's presidential election one of the best political campaigns in US history. Commentator Hakim Bellamy praises the movement he believes is responsible for change in communities across the country. Listen Hakim Bellamy...
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Stories from Wed., 5 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Nov. 2008 |
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Obama Supporters Celebrate in the Streets |
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By: Kent Paterson
Spontaneous street celebrations broke out late last night in Albuquerque following Barack Obama's victory in the Presidential race. Crowds of young people gathered at intersections on Central Avenue as car-loads of people drove by with horns honking. KUNM's Kent Paterson recorded these sounds. Listen...
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Nov. 2008 |
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New Mexico's Congressional Delegation Goes All-Democratic |
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By: Jim Williams
The Democratic sweep across the county didn't stop at New Mexico's border yesterday. The Land of Enchantment has, for the first time in the state's history, a fully Democratic congressional delegation. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, that trend is also extending to state legislative races. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Nov. 2008 |
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Governor Richardson on Obama Victory |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson says Hispanic voter turnout in New Mexico was the key to Democrat Barack Obama's presidential victory in the state. The governor gave his impressions of the Democratic sweep during a press conference in his cabinet room at the capitol. From Santa Fe, KUNM's Jim Williams reports....
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Nov. 2008 |
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Otero County Votes Against New Spaceport Tax |
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By: Evan Woodward
In yesterday's elections, residents of Otero County voted against a referendum which would have imposed a gross receipts tax of 1/8 of a percent to help the state fund the construction of Spaceport America. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, a top Spaceport official says all systems are still "go" for...
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Stories from Tue., 4 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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Election Night: Diane Denish |
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Lt. Governor Diane Denish speaks to KUNM on election night from southern New Mexico. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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Election Night: Steve Pearce |
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Congressman Steve Pearce speaks to the KUNM election night panel. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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Election Night: Remarks from New Mexico Sentor Pete Domenici |
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Senator Pete Domenici, speaking on election night about the Republican Party. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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Speech: Tom Udall Clinches NM Senate Seat |
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Senator Jeff Bingaman joins Tom Udall as Udall gives a victory speech. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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Election Night: New Mexico Republican Chairman Weh |
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An update from New Mexico Republican Party Chairman Allen Weh. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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Election Night Update from Secretary of State Mary Herrera |
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Secretary of State Mary Herrera speaks with KUNM on election night about how things have gone so far with voting and reporting in New Mexico. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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Early Voting Reduces Pressure on Polls in NM |
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By: Jim Williams
A surge of early voting in the past two weeks has apparently reduced the pressure on polling places today. That relief hasn't necessarily extended to all the voters who did show up at the polls. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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3,800 Absentee Ballots Still Not Returned to Dona Ana County |
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By: Evan Woodward
More than 3,800 absentee ballots remain outstanding in Dona Ana County as of this morning. Some would-be voters have complained of delays in receiving their absentee ballots, while others say they never got them at all. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, while the number of outstanding absentee ballots...
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Stories from Mon., 3 Nov. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2008 |
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Commentary: One Historical Vote for Obama |
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By: Craig Barnes
Over the past several months KUNM Commentator Craig Barnes has not made it a secret that he'd be voting for Barack Obama for president. But this morning, he wants to puts a little perspective on that vote. Listen Craig Barnes is a writer, playwright, and former international negotiator. He lives...
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2008 |
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Officials Working to Tally Absentee and Early Votes |
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By: Bryan Gibel
More people have voted early and by mail in Bernalillo county in this years presidential election than did in 2004. As Bryan Gibel reports, the County Clerk’s office is working overtime in an effort to make sure this year’s election results are accurate. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2008 |
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Abortion Important for Some Voters in New Mexico |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2008 |
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International Students at the University of New Mexico on the Election |
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By: Armando Martinez and Julie LaJeunesse
There are students at the University of New Mexico and across the nation who are talking about and sometimes even campaigning for this year’s U.S. presidential elections. But they can’t vote. They’re foreign exchange students. KUNM reporters, Julie LaJeunesse and Armando Martinez spoke with five...
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Nov. 2008 |
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Democrats Outnumber Republicans Significantly In New Voter Registrations |
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By: Bryan Gibel
Both major parties and numerous non-partisan organizations held extensive voter registration drives in the lead up to this year’s general election. As Bryan Gibel reports, Democrats hold a significant advantage over Republicans in registrations by party in New Mexico. Listen TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO: BRYAN...
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