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KUNM News Archives: 2002 - December
Stories from Fri., 20 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Dec. 2002 |
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March Commemorates Homeless Who've Died On The Streets |
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Advocates for the homeless in Albuquerque held a march to remember those who have died on the streets this year. Mayor Martin Chavez offered his comments on the availability of services for the homeless, in this report by Jeremiah Luria Johnson.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Dec. 2002 |
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Scientists Spin Off Web Technology |
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Some New Mexico software developers who used to work at Los Alamos Labs have come up with internet search technology that helps comb through various government scientific databases for useful information. Tom Trowbridge has our story.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Dec. 2002 |
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Local NAACP Director Reacts To Lott Resignation |
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Harold Bailey is president of the Albuquerque chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP. Bailey was interviewed by reporter Nick Layman, for a reaction to Mississippi Senator Trent Lott's decision to give up his post as majority leader.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Dec. 2002 |
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Commentary: A Parable For Modern Times |
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Chanukah 2002 has come and gone and I never sent out greetings to family and friends acknowledging the miracles of this season. When a small band of people, hopelessly outnumbered, fought against an army possessing the cutting edge war technology of their day, and won, against all odds. In reclaiming...
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Dec. 2002 |
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Santa Fe Food Depot Appeals For Donations |
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Non-profit agencies are seeing a lack of donations during this holiday season, with many blaming the downturn in the economy. In Santa Fe the Food Depot, is a non-profit organization and northern New Mexico’s food bank is experience a drop in donations by fifty percent. The depot’s executive director...
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Stories from Thu., 19 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Dec. 2002 |
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Commentary: It's Worth a Whole Holiday! |
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It was a clear, blue-sky morning and when I stepped outside my black and white heeler dog spun and leaped across the road, prancing, racing away beyond the cottonwood, circling and running dead on back at me, tail straight out, flying like a missile to crash into my chest. I caught her up in my arms...
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Stories from Wed., 18 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Dec. 2002 |
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Commentary: A Prayer for War |
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To George Bush, Peter Domenici and Heather Wilson: We encourage you to do your war on Saddam Huessin and his innocent people. Saddam needs to wake up the U.S. and British sanctions Iraq and the bombing in the so-called No Fly Zone since 1991 have killed nearly one million children. Yet, Saddam still...
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Dec. 2002 |
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New Mexico Resident Tours Iraq in Time of Crisis |
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A New Mexico resident is visiting Iraq this week as part of an effort to halt the use of a deadly substance in weaponry. Nick Layman has our story.
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Dec. 2002 |
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Southern New Mexico Representative Retires After Decades of Service |
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After more than two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives, New Mexico Congressman Joe Skeen is retiring. Tom Trowbridge has our story.
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Dec. 2002 |
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Los Alamos Accused of Violating the Clean Air Act |
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An independent auditor has found that Los Alamos Laboratory is not violating the Clean Air Act. But an environmental watchdog group says the report is flawed. Jeremiah Luria Johnson has our report.
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Stories from Tue., 17 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Dec. 2002 |
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Commentary: Will Bush Back Off? |
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Commentator Craig Barnes’ recent essay, "War in December", predicting imminent hostilities with Iraq, was well-thought-out and scary. But running against the current, I have a different prediction: that war will not happen, at least not in the short run. I say that the whole drum-beating, saber-rattling...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Dec. 2002 |
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Santa Fe Will Have New Cancer Center |
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Cancer patients in northern New Mexico will be able to get numerous services under one roof by next year, when a new cancer center is completed in Santa Fe. Deborah Martinez has more in this report.
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Dec. 2002 |
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Labor and Legislative Leaders Question Jobs Program |
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Recently, Governor-elect Bill Richardson and U.S. Senator Pete Domenici announced a new public-private partnership aimed at attracting big business and helping small companies in New Mexico. At least one labor leader says this privatized approach is flawed, and a leader in the state house adds the project...
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Stories from Mon., 16 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Dec. 2002 |
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Richardson and Domenici Announce Jobs First |
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New Mexico's Governor-elect Bill Richardson and senior U.S. Senator Pete Domenici held a joint press conference to announce a new plan aimed at bringing big business to New Mexico, in a privatized recruitment approach to be funded by the state legislature. Jeremiah Luria Johnson has our story.
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Dec. 2002 |
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Women's Forum on Globalization Discusses Ecology |
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Women from around the world met in Guadalajara, Mexico this fall for an international forum on re-inventing globalization. In the second part of her series about issues addressed at the forum, Leslie Clark reports on Ecological Feminism.
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Dec. 2002 |
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Waste Shipments From Idaho to WIPP Meet Deadline |
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A 1995 agreement signed by the Department of Energy, the State of Idaho and the U.S. Navy agreed to transport thirty one hundred cubic meters of transuranic waste from the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Nick...
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Stories from Fri., 13 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Dec. 2002 |
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Senator Domenici Supports Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott |
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Republican Senator Pete Domenici spoke out in support of Republican Majority Leader Trent Lott. Lott has been criticized for comments he made implying support of racial segregation. Domenici says he has always known Lott as a fair legislator. Meanwhile, critics say Lott has endorsed racial segregation...
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Dec. 2002 |
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Forum Addresses Free Trade Impact on Women |
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Women from around the world met in Guadalajara, Mexico this fall for an international forum on re-inventing globalization. In the first part of her series about issues addressed at the forum, Leslie Clark reports on the impact of the Free Trade Agreements on women.
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Dec. 2002 |
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Alternative Cartoon Strip Makes Dailies |
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For ten years Chicano cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz has been putting his editorial comic strip La Cucaracha on the news pages of alternative newspapers, including Albuquerque's Weekly Alibi. Now the comic strip has become the first Latino-themed political strip to get daily syndication. Joe Gardner Wessely...
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Stories from Thu., 12 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Dec. 2002 |
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After Two Terms as Governor, Johnson Reflects |
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Outgoing New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson at a farewell news conference summarized his eight years in office. Tom Trowbridge was there and has our report.
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Dec. 2002 |
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New Mexico Cattle Growers Set Legislative Priorities |
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The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association is organizing their legislative policy priorities. Meanwhile an environmental group announces its proposal to curtail grazing on public lands. Jeremiah Luria Johnson has our report.
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Dec. 2002 |
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Call-In Show Focuses on the Legislation for Bio-Terrorism |
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After hosting a series of town hall meetings around New Mexico, officials concluded current state laws fail to address large public health emergencies in the event of a bio-terrorism attack. KUNM's Call-In host Arcie Chapa spoke with committee members Clifford Resse of the Department of Health, Jessica...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Dec. 2002 |
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Comedy Troupe Is Willing to Save Christmas |
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As happens every year about this time, Christmas is in danger and needs to be saved. Luckily, the Hit and Run Players, a group of good-hearted Albuquerque comics, are willing to give it a try. Whitney Woodward has our story.
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Stories from Wed., 11 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Dec. 2002 |
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Double Eagle Will See Renovation for Economic Growth |
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The U.S. Department of Commerce's has awarded a 1.5 million dollar grant to the City of Albuquerque to develop the Double Eagle Airport and perhaps spur the growth of a new industrial zone for New Mexico. Jeremiah Luria Johnson has our story.
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Dec. 2002 |
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Poet Makes a Stop in Albuquerque |
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Gerald Locklin is known as a prolific poet, with more than 60 books in print. Don McIver interviewed Locklin about his poetry style.
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Dec. 2002 |
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State Head of Public Safety Appointed |
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Governor-elect Bill Richardson will be sworn into office on January 1st, in the meantime the Governor-elect is busy making appointments for his administration. Nick Layman has our story.
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Dec. 2002 |
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Idea Line Generates Citizen Participation in State Government |
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Governor-elect Bill Richardson is urging New Mexicans to call his administration, toll free, with ideas on how to improve state government. Tom Trowbridge has our story.
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Stories from Tue., 10 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Dec. 2002 |
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Commentary: Protesting at Rumsfeld's Daughter's House |
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I got an e-mail last night asking me what I thought about staging an anti-war protest at the home of Donald Rumsfeld's daughter, who lives here in Santa Fe. Strangely enough, I had been hearing for the past several days from a friend who lives next door to Rumsfeld's daughter, about all the CID (military...
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Dec. 2002 |
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Albuquerque Clamps Down On DWI For Holidays |
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The City of Albuquerque will be taking special measures to enforce drunk driving laws this holiday season. Police officials, along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Mayor Martin Chavez held a press conference to announce their plans. In addition, the mayor also hopes for tougher laws and penalties....
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Dec. 2002 |
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Legislative Committee Considers Funding |
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State revenues are expected to increase by four percent next year, but as Tom Trowbridge found out at a meeting of the Legislative Finance Committee, there will be intense competition for any additional state funding.
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Stories from Mon., 9 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Dec. 2002 |
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"The Lady Warriors" Wins Best Native Themed Film |
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The Santa Fe Film Festival closed it's third season over the weekend. The Native Themed Film was awarded to a documentary. "The Lady Warriors", which features a high school cross-country team from Tuba City, Arizona.
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Dec. 2002 |
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ACLU of New Mexico Celebrates 40th Anniversary |
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Over the weekend of December 7th, the ACLU of New Mexico honored people protecting civil rights in the state. They also celebrated their New Mexico chapter celebrated it's 40th anniversary.
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Stories from Fri., 6 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Dec. 2002 |
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Sandia Land Claim Still Undecided |
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When Congress adjourned in November, a bill that would have settled a question of ownership of land on the west face of the Sandia Mountains died. The matter appears to be ready for quick action when Congress reconvenes next year. Tom Trowbridge has our story.
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Dec. 2002 |
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National Unemployment Rate Close to Comparison with New Mexico |
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The nation's unemployment rate is up to six percent as U.S. companies cut 40,000 jobs last month. Meanwhile, New Mexico's unemployment rate was at 5.8% for October. Mercedes Mejia has our story.
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Dec. 2002 |
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Mockumentary Exposes Second Gunman in JFK Assassination; or Does It? |
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Independent filmmaker Neil Burger's directorial debut is an in depth look at the mystery surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. The film "Interview with the Assassin" is a mockumentary about the rash of conspiracy theories that surfaced after the death of JFK. Burger says his movie explores Americans'...
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Dec. 2002 |
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Albuquerque Attorney Debuts Mystery Novel |
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Albuquerque attorney Hal Simmons has joined the ranks of published authors in the Southwestern mystery genre with "Deadly Gold" distributed by Clear Light Publishers. Ron Chapman interviewed Simmons in our studios.
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Dec. 2002 |
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Commentary: Living in a Time of War |
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"I voted for no one for U.S. Senate and House in this year’s election, I oppose all war, I oppose all weapons of war. None of the New Mexico candidates for Congress opposed all war and all weapons of war. There is not a dime’s worth of difference between most Republican and most Democratic members of...
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Stories from Thu., 5 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Dec. 2002 |
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Call-In Show Discusses the Green Party's Change in Status |
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The New Mexico Green Party first attained major party status in 1994, when its candidate for Governor received more than ten-percent of the vote in that year's general election. As a result of last month's general election in the race for Governor, New Mexico's Green Party re-attained major political...
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Dec. 2002 |
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Anti-Terrorism PSA's Draw Criticism |
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A local television news station is publicizing New Mexico's anti-terror hotline. The public service announcements are drawing criticism from the New Mexico American Civil Liberties Union chapter. Jeremiah Luria Johnson has our story.
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Stories from Wed., 4 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Dec. 2002 |
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Interior Secretary Announces Reorganization at Bureau of Indian Affairs |
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The United States Secretary of the Interior, Gale Norton, announced a reorganization at the Bureau of Indian Affairs during a visit to Albuquerque. At a press conference attended by KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson, Norton said the reorganization is intended to increase accountability at the BIA.
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Dec. 2002 |
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History Made as Diverse Groups Officiate at Judge's Investiture |
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History was made this week in the Bernalillo County district court. A priest, a Muslim Imam, and a Rabbi officiated at Judge Ernesto J. Romero's investiture as a judge.
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Dec. 2002 |
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Richardson Fulfills Promise of Diverse Cabinet |
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Governor elect Bill Richardson has nominated a top administrator in the state highway transportation department. In doing so he is has begun to fulfill his promise to select a diverse cabinet.
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Dec. 2002 |
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Warmakers and Analysts Gather in Albuquerque Sandia Labs Hosts Conference On "The Metamorphosis of War" |
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Military Intelligence, and terrorism experts have gathered in Albuquerque as guests of Sandia National Laboratories. They are discussing "Strategic Indirect Warfare" and how to prepare for it.
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Stories from Tue., 3 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Dec. 2002 |
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Novel Combines Ancient History, Romance and Intrigue |
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A story within a story is the convention used in a new novel by Loyola Law School professor Yxta Maya Murray. The Conquest is based partly on the story of the Aztecs who were brought to Europe as entertainers. Marcos Martinez interviewed the author, who explains the premise of her book.
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Dec. 2002 |
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Santa Fe Film Festival Offers Native American Showcase |
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The Santa Fe Film Festival is providing a Native American Showcase with several films, including Thorn Grass. An eight-minute film, Thorn Grass is a somber, spiritual meditation about Navajo teenager Fred Martinez Jr., whose bludgeoned body was found near Cortez, Colorado, last June. Carole Nez talked...
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Dec. 2002 |
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University Focuses on Education and Prevention of AIDS |
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Following events in other locations on Sunday, the University of New Mexico observed World AIDS Day with a health fair focusing on education and prevention of the deadly illness. Tom Trowbridge has our story.
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Dec. 2002 |
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Smoking Veto Draws Reaction |
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Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez this week vetoed a bill that would have had city voters decide whether smoking should be banned in virtually all-public places, including bars and restaurants. Mercedes Mejia has local reaction.
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Stories from Mon., 2 Dec. 2002
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Dec. 2002 |
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Board of Ethics Meets To Consider Mayor's Case |
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The City of Albuquerque's Board of Ethics met on Monday to decide what they will recommend to the City Council regarding Mayor Chavez. The Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices put off a decision after meeting for nearly five hours. Jeremiah Luria Johnson attended the meeting and prepared our story....
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Dec. 2002 |
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"Aerreus Kane" Pays Homage to Silent Movies |
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The silent era of movies is often looked back on with nostalgia, and now an Albuquerque independent film-maker has made a short movie that pays homage to that period. "The Legend of Aerreus Kane" was made in New Mexico, and will screen as part of the Santa Fe Film Festival, on Thursday December 5 at...
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Dec. 2002 |
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Guards Receive Training As New Jail Prepares To Open |
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The newly constructed Bernalillo County Detention Center is preparing for what officials hope will be a smooth transfer of inmates into the facility, by training jail staff. Nick Layman visited the new facility on Albuquerque's west side and prepared our report.
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Dec. 2002 |
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American Indian Movement Leaders Gather for 30th Anniversary Meeting |
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The governing board of the American Indian Movement held a two-day meeting in Albuquerque, to discuss issues of concern to indians, pass resolutions, and form a youth council. Carole Nez attened the meeting, and prepared our report.
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