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KUNM News Archives: 2004 - December
Stories from Wed., 22 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Dec. 2004 |
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"I Live In Fear" Shown As Part Of Guild Cinema 'Nuclear Winter' Series |
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By: Roy Durfee
The first week of winter brings the third week of the Guild Cinema's "Nuclear Winter" series, with a Japanese film classic running Monday through Wednesday next week.
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Dec. 2004 |
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New Mexico Community Foundation Launches "Legacy Art Plate Project" |
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By: Leslie Clark
In an effort to preserve art for kids in the schools and in the community, the NewMexico Community Foundation has launched its "Legacy Art Plate Project". The foundation is offering five different license plates for the front of New Mexico cars--each bearing the work of "New Deal" artists from the 1940's....
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Dec. 2004 |
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Mike Shea Comments On Government's Inclination For War |
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By: Mike Shea
Mike Shea discusses the United State Government's inclination for war.
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Dec. 2004 |
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Classroom Presentations Challenge Military Recruitment |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Military recruiters and ROTC programs are fixtures at Public High Schools in the United States. Now one Albuquerque group wants to challenge the recruiters' depiction of military life by making classroom presentations on the dark side of military service.
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Stories from Tue., 21 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Dec. 2004 |
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RaidRide Debuts in Albuquerque |
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By: Renee Blake
Albuquerque has 12 new buses that bend in the middle. They are part of the new RapidRide transportation system. They run on electric diesel batteries that recharge whenever the bus is not accelerating. RapidRide is meant to be a precursor to light rail.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Dec. 2004 |
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Madonna Thunder Hawk Talks About Activism |
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By: Leslie Clark
Madonna Thunder Hawk is a legend among many activists who have followed her work for more than 3 decades. Thunder Hawk took a prominent role in the 1973 occupation of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in a conflict that eventually left both Native Americans and FBI Agents dead.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Dec. 2004 |
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Rapid Ride Excites Albuquerque Bus Commuters |
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By: Renee Blake
There are 12 new buses in Albuquerque. They look a little different and they have the Mayor all excited.
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Stories from Mon., 20 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Dec. 2004 |
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Recount Effort Remains Stalled |
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By: Jim Williams
Presidentail election vote recounts continue in Ohio, where evidence of voter suppression and ballot machine tampering is surfacing. But here in New Mexico, where George W. Bush's certified margin of victory over John Kerry was just 6,000 votes, the recount effort remains stalled. And though the state...
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Dec. 2004 |
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Rio Rancho Arena Gains Support |
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By: Nick Layman
Governor Bill Richardson met with Rio Rancho city officials today to extend his support for the "Rio Rancho Arena". The arena was originally to be built in Albuquerque and was known as the "Downtown Arena".
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Dec. 2004 |
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Nuclear Winter Part 2 Now Showing At Guild Cinema |
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By: Roy Durfee
Part two of the Guild Cinema's "Nuclear Winter" series considers the visual splendor of nuclear destruction, and the men who recorded it.
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Dec. 2004 |
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National Dance Institute Receives Award |
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By: Angela Taylor
The National Dance Institute of New Mexico received a prestigious award last week from the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanites. It's called "The Coming Up Taller Award" and is given to community organizations who make outstanding contributions to the welfare of school-aged kids.
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Dec. 2004 |
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New Aviation Company Locates In Rio Rancho |
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By: Nick Layman
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today, announced the establishment of a new aviation business in Rio Rancho. According to the Governor, this is the third such business to move into the state.
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Dec. 2004 |
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New Mexico Launches Economic Development Initiatives |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The state of New Mexico launched a number of new economic development initiatives over the past year, with a number of success stories being told in all regions of the state.
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Stories from Fri., 17 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Dec. 2004 |
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Biography Celebrates New Mexican Woman |
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By: Angela Taylor
A new book celebrating the life of one of New Mexico's great women has been released. Concha-Ortiz-Y-Pino-De-Klevin's numerous lifetime accomplishments in both her public and private life and the New Mexico history within which she worked and created are chronicled here in her biography written by Kathryn...
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Dec. 2004 |
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Village of Corrales' Fate To Be Decided |
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By: Renee Blake
People living in Bernalillo County are being asked to vote by mail no later than Monday about the fate of the Village of Corrales.
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Dec. 2004 |
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Montano Bridge Expansion Halted |
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By: Krista Pino
The argument over the Montano Bridge expansion from two-lanes to four-lanes has been halted until Albuquerque's city council clarifies it intentions.
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Dec. 2004 |
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Concerned Citizens Want Industrial Dairy Polluters Held Accountable |
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By: Renee Blake
The Sierra Club is being joined by the National Wildlife Federation and Concerned Citizens for Clean Water this week in calling on New Mexico to hold industrial dairy polluters accountable.
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Stories from Thu., 16 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Dec. 2004 |
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The Association For Commerce & Industry Releases Agenda |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The group that serves as the state of New Mexico's chamber of commerce has put out its agenda for the upcoming session of the state legislature.
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Dec. 2004 |
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Green Party Requests Recount In New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
As a full Presidential vote recount continues in Ohio, those seeking the same here in New Mexico are now asking for the assistance on the states's highest court. Green Party Presidential candidate David Cobb was at the state capitol this morning to talk about the request.
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Stories from Wed., 15 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Dec. 2004 |
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Documentary "Bright Leaves" Now Showing At Albuquerque Guild Cinema |
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By: Roy Durfee
Tobacco as the source of lost family wealth is the guilty subject of a documentary showing this weekend at Albuquerque's Guild Cinema.
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Dec. 2004 |
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State Senator Seeks To Put "Christ" Back In Christmas |
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By: Renee Blake
It's the holiday season, often the setting for controversy between church and state. This year, Senator Joe Carraro decided that now was the time to remind New Mexico's public schools to keep Christ in Christmas.
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Dec. 2004 |
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Canvassing Board Approves Recount- For A Price |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico canvassing board late yesterday approved a statewide Presidential election ballot recount, with one big condition: that the petitioners for the recount submit $1.4 million dollars to pay for it...before tomorrow morning at 10 am. The petitioners then went back to court this morning to...
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Stories from Tue., 14 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Dec. 2004 |
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Homeless Advocates Gather For Albuquerque Homeless Memorial |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Homeless advocates are gathering the names of those who died homeless in Albuquerque this past year. The names will be read during a memorial march and service that will be held on Friday.
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Dec. 2004 |
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Craig Barnes Discusses Increasing Terrorism In The Middle East |
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By: Craig Barnes
In his commentary today, Craig Barnes discusses the spread of terrorism in the Middle East as a development which is increasingly tempting the American government to become a military empire like those of ancient history.
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Dec. 2004 |
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New Mexico Department Of Transportation Plans Annual Super Blitz |
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By: Krista Pino
In an effort to ensure New Mexicans have a safe holiday season, the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Traffic Safety Bureau has funded this year's annual Super Blitz. Super Blitz is an expanded enforcement of law enforcement agencies that do a concentrated effort to pick up drunk drivers through...
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Stories from Mon., 13 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Dec. 2004 |
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Nuclear Winter Series Begins At Albuquerque's Guild Cinema |
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By: Roy Durfee
Albuquerque's Guild Cinema begins a thematic series of movies called "Nuclear Winter" this week.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Dec. 2004 |
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Santa Fe Art Institute Exhibit Proposes Watershed Solutions |
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By: Jim Williams
The Santa Fe River used to flow nearly year-round. Now, drought, heavy development, water use, and sparse vegetation have led some ecologists to say the river corridor is just about dead. A new exhibit now open at the Santa Fe Art Institute is blurring the lines between art and advocacy to propose possible...
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Dec. 2004 |
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Albuquerque Councilor Eric Griego To Run For Mayor In 2005 |
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By: Renee Blake
A member of the Albuquerque City Council has announced plans to run for Mayor of the city. Eric Griego made his plans public, Sunday afternoon at Las Posada de Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Dec. 2004 |
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New Mexico's Attorney General Addresses JTTF Seminar |
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By: Leslie Clark
For the first time - the FBI, in Albuquerque today, is training both law enforcement and the private sector as part of their Joint Terrorism Task Force or 'JTTF'. The FBI calls the task force it's focal point in New Mexico for sharing timely information and intelligence to protect citizens from terrorism....
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Stories from Fri., 10 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Dec. 2004 |
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DWI Resource Center Recognizes Education and Prevention Programs |
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By: Krista Pino
Once a year, the DWI Resource Center recognizes people who have been helpful in reducing DWI death and injury. This afternoon at the Marriott in Albuquerque, several people received awards for their work on DWI education and prevention.
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Dec. 2004 |
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Policing The Police |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Albuquerque police may begin to notice small bands of people roaming the streets with notebooks and video cameras, documenting how the police interact with members of the public. Those people are from a newly formed branch of "Copwatch", a grassroots organization that traces its roots back to the Black...
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Dec. 2004 |
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Healthcare Workers Promote Universal Healthcare |
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By: Leslie Clark
University of New Mexico medical students joined other healthcare workers today in a rally across from UNM Hospital. The demonstrators are hoping to raise awareness for the need for universal healthcare. Alana Benjiman is a second year med student at UNM. She says it's time to guarantee healthcare to...
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Stories from Thu., 9 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Dec. 2004 |
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Santa Fe Artist's Words Set To Music |
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By: Roy Durfee
A Santa Fe word artist will hear her words set to music this week at the Outpost Performance Space.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Dec. 2004 |
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Local Food Advocates Speak Out Against Genetically Modified Food |
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By: Jim Williams
Genetically-modified foods were de-regulated in the U.S. during the first Bush administration, and have seen a boost in recent years as companies take advantatge of laws allowing unrestricted gene patenting. As a result, many modified foods have found their way to dinner tables in this country. But the...
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Dec. 2004 |
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Senator Pete Domenici Plans Big Change In Budget Process |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Congress has wrapped up work in its so-called "lame duck" session and is through for the year. But when Congress returns next year, a New Mexico Senator plans to call for a big change in the way Congress develops it's spending plan.
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Stories from Wed., 8 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Dec. 2004 |
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Santa Fe Demonstrators Step Up Efforts For Their Causes |
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By: Jim Williams
It's been a little over a month since the November election, and while many who were actively involved in campaigns or demonstrations have resumed less political lives, some are stepping up their efforts.
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Dec. 2004 |
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Ron Briley Comments On Sports And The American Character |
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By: Ron Briley
Every Saturday afternoon, soccer moms and dads around the country drive their children to athletic contests. Advocates of youth sports maintain that the games teach children about teamwork, fair play, hard work and patriotism. But for those who maintain that sports reflect the American character and...
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Dec. 2004 |
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Expanded Pre-Kindergarten Programs Proposed |
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By: Stuart Overbey
A proposal to expand state run pre-kindergarten programs will likely be on the table at the state legislature's session that begins in January. Law enforcement officers announced a new report today that champions such early childhood programs for their long-term, crime prevention benefits.
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Stories from Tue., 7 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Dec. 2004 |
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Author Lisa Lenard-Cook Discusses Her Writing |
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By: Leslie Clark
"Dissonance" is Lisa Lenard-Cook's first published novel, but it is actually the fourth she's written. The book, published last year, weaves musical theory into the story lines of two women who spend much of their lives in New Mexico. This year, Lenard-Cook has published another novel. "Coyote Morning"...
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Dec. 2004 |
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Election Protestors Gather At Federal Courthouse |
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By: Joshua Powell
Last Friday at the Federal Courthouse, protestors gathered in opposition to the November 2nd presidential election results.
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Dec. 2004 |
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New Mexico Launches Campaign Against Predatory Lending |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Thirty-six cities have organized advertising campaigns against predatory lending, and today New Mexico officially launches it own public information campaign on the issue. The state Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General joined campaign organizers in a tent set up on a vacant lot in southeast Albuquerque...
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Stories from Mon., 6 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Dec. 2004 |
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Governor Richardson Addresses Business Group |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Governor Bill Richardson addressed a Business Leaders luncheon today to unveil some of his plans for the upcoming session of the state legislature.
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Dec. 2004 |
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Local Film Maker Jim Terr Releases New DVD |
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By: Angela Taylor
Local film-maker, Jim Terr, is releasing a DVD this week entitled "Five Frightfully Fine Videos." The videos were made over a seven year period and will be distributed to all New Mexico public schools and to every library in the country.
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Dec. 2004 |
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Commentator Ron Briley On "The Politics Of Fear" |
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By: Ron Briley
During the most difficult years of the Great Depression, an optimistic Franklin D. Roosevelt told the American people that the only thing they had to fear was fear itself. The post World War II political culture, however, has largely ignored the advice of Rossevelt. Instead, the Cold War ushered in the...
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Stories from Fri., 3 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Dec. 2004 |
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Author Discusses Work, "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" |
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By: Renee Blake
'Recounts' are on the mind of people in at least four states and they are on the mind of Greg Palast, author of "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" who took time to talk to KUNM as he headed off to Philadelphia.
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Dec. 2004 |
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Governor Richardson Named Chair of The Democratic Governors Association |
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By: Krista Pino
New Mexico Democratic Governor Bill Richardson has been named chair of the Democratic Governors Association.
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Dec. 2004 |
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Free Credit Reports Available, But Impediments Remain |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Under a federal law passed a year ago, consumers in New Mexico and a number of other western states are entitled to a free credit report every year, from each of the three big credit reporting bureaus that maintain them. But the industry is not necessarily going to make it easy.
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Stories from Thu., 2 Dec. 2004
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New Mexico's Harding County Seeks Economic Revival |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, at least one part of New Mexico is losing residents. The community in question and the state are doing something about it.
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Dec. 2004 |
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Questions Remain Over Fairness Of Presidential Election |
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By: Angela Taylor
In just under two weeks, New Mexico's presidential electors will meet to cast their votes. It's expected that President Bush will get all five of their votes. He won the state by just under 6,000 certified votes. Yet questions remain over how fair and accurate New Mexico's November elections were. A...
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Stories from Wed., 1 Dec. 2004
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Dec. 2004 |
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Audience Choice Award Winner" Yes Men" Opens At Albuquerque Guild Cinema |
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By: Roy Durfee
The Yes Men, winner last weekend of the Audience Choice Award at the International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam, opens Thursday at Albuquerque's Guild Cinema.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Dec. 2004 |
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Albuquerque Hosts "Awareness of Bhopal India" Events |
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By: Leslie Clark
Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the disaster at Bhopal, India when over 40 tons of deadly methyl isocynate gas leaked from a union carbide chemical factory. 8,000 people died that day and more than 20,000 have died in the years following, from exposure to the gas. According to Mohit Adhikari of...
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Dec. 2004 |
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Espanola Becomes Offical Member of "New Mexico Certified Communitites Initiative" |
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By: Angela Taylor
The New Mexico Economic Development Department made the city of Espanola an official member of the "New Mexico Certified Communities Initiative" today. The initiative is a 2 year old program designed to support New Mexico's rural communities that have demonstrated a commitment to economic growth.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Dec. 2004 |
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I-40 and Coors Construction To Begin |
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By: Renee Blake
Beginning tonight, there will be construction around the intersection of Coors and I-40. There's a big project getting underway on the west side.
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