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KUNM News Archives: 2007 - December
Stories from Mon., 31 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Dec. 2007 |
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Chellis Glendinning Comments On Bhutto and Bolivia |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
For many, the news of the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was a reminder that political change is never easy, especially whin it focuses on increasing the access of everyday citizens to their government. A similar struggle is underway in South America in Bolivia. In recent...
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Dec. 2007 |
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Senator Ben Altamirano: Remembered By Fellow Senator Ingle |
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By: Jim Williams
The loss of state Senate President Pro-Tem Ben Altamirano is likely to have quite an impact on the state legislature when it convenes in just under three weeks. The 77 year old Altamirano died at his home in Silver City Thursday. The Democrat had served in the Senate since 1971. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke...
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Stories from Fri., 28 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Dec. 2007 |
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NARAL Responds To Planned Parenthood Fires |
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By: John West
N.A.R.A.L. Pro-coice is responding to a string of attacks on reproductive healthcare facilities. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Dec. 2007 |
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LANL Might Face Fines |
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By: John West
Los Alamos National Laboratory could find itself struggling to meet 2008 benchmarks for environmental cleanup, and might even face fines. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Dec. 2007 |
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Veterans For Peace Distributes Phone Cards |
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By: John West
About a hundred Albuquerque area veterans are getting phone cards for Christmas from an unusual veteran's orginazation. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Dec. 2007 |
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Commentary: Iris KeltzOn New Years' |
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By: Iris Keltz
The week between Christmas and New Year's Day can be a time of reflection for many, not just on the past year, but also on a broader history of people in the world. Author Iris Keltz says now that the Winter Solstice is past, she's ready for a return to the light, especially for the Middle East.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Dec. 2007 |
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Endangered Wolf Killed |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
An endangered Mexican grey wolf that killed cattle earlier this year in Southwestern N.M. may have had some encouragement. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Dec. 2007 |
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E.S.&S. Voting Machines In Question In NM Following Colorado De-Certification |
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By: Jim Williams
The decertification by the state of Colorado of the same voting system currently in use in New Mexico has gotten the attention of election reform advocates. The system was put in place in New Mexico after a law passed last year to require counties to use machines that can mark and read paper ballots....
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Stories from Fri., 21 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Dec. 2007 |
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Madalit del Barco Speaks In NM |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Veteran NPR reporter Madalit del Barco has made a name for herself with her coverage of a divers array of immigration stories. She has reported on pro-immigrant rallies, gang violence and its effect on immigrant communities in Los Angeles, and the exportation of gang culture to Central and South America....
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Dec. 2007 |
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Red Light Camera Task Force To Report Next Month |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque's red light camera traffic ticket program remains up and running despite efforts by members of the City Council to shutter the lenses forever. A task force is looking into the effectiveness of the cameras that take photos of the license plates of drivers who run red lights at certain busy...
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Dec. 2007 |
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Benny Shendo, Jr. Announces Candidacy |
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By: Sam Irons
Benny Shendo, Jr., Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, announced today he's leaving his position to run in the Third Congressional District race. The Jemez Pueblo native joins Democrats Don Wiviott, Ben Ray Lujan, and Harry Montoya in seeking the nomination. KUNM's Sam Irons...
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Stories from Thu., 20 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Dec. 2007 |
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Court Rules Against Citizen Action |
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By: John West
A state court has ruled agianst a watchdog group that's monitoring a controversial landfill at Sandia National Labs. KUNM's John West has this report.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Dec. 2007 |
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A.P.S. Seeks Police Force Legislation |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque Public School officials are urging Governor Richardson to introduce legislation in Santa Fe next month that would give A.P.S. permission to have its own police force. New Mexico Attorney General Gary King determined earlier this week that A.P.S. is not permitted to have a stand alone police...
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Dec. 2007 |
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Advocates Sue On Snails Behalf |
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By: John West
The federal government is failing to protect critical habitat for four endangered species. At least, that's what two environmental groups say. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Dec. 2007 |
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Colorado Rejects Voting System Used In New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
Colorado officials have just rejected a voting system that's currently in use in New Mexico. Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman on Monday de-certified major elements of a system designed by Election Systems and Software. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Stories from Wed., 19 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Dec. 2007 |
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Bingaman On Emissions, FCC |
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By: Steve Shadley
Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman held a press conference with reporters. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Dec. 2007 |
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National Nuclear Security Administration "Transforms" |
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By: John West
Under the threat of funding cuts, the government agency that oversees the nation's Nuclear Labs has announced, once again, that it's changing directions. While that may mean more plutonium work at Los Alamos, it might also mean job cuts, and consolidation of facilities. KUNM's John West has more.
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Stories from Tue., 18 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Dec. 2007 |
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New Mexico Education Legislation Urged To Follow Iowa |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexican lawmakers are being urged to consider School Choice program legislation. KUNM's Steve Shadley explains.
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Stories from Mon., 17 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Dec. 2007 |
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Fall Graduation Ceremonies Commence |
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By: Adrian Martin
Its graduation time around the state for many college students. Universities and colleges will hold commencement exercises thes weekend. KUNM's Adrian Martin has more.
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Stories from Fri., 14 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Dec. 2007 |
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CNC: Pete Domenici Under Fire From Ethics Watchdog |
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By: Matt Laslo
A non-profit ethics watchdog group has filed a complaint against New Mexico U.S. Senator Pete Domenici. The group charges that the Republican is using campaign funds to pay his and his staff's legal fees. KUNM Capitol Reporter Matt Laslo reports from Washington.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Dec. 2007 |
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Tecton Energy Applies for Drilling Permits |
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By: John West
The New Mexico Oil Conservation Division has recieved three applications from Tecton Energy for permits to drill in Santa Fe County. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Dec. 2007 |
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Public Regulation Commission Chairman Ben Ray Lujan Joins Congressional Race |
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By: Jim Williams
The race for northern New Mexico's Third Congressional District seat continues to take shape. While State Public Regulation Commission Chairman Ben Ray Lujan will officially announce his candidacy tomorrow morning, another Santa Fe Democrat jumped in yesterday. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Dec. 2007 |
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Grey Wolf Reintroduction Program Under Criticism |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Some residents of Southwestern New Mexico are becoming increasingly concerned about the behavior of reintroduced Mexican Grey wolves. Meanwhile, conservationists are furious with U.S. Fish and Wildlife wolf management policies that are resulting in the trapping or killing of wolves. Many people in both...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Dec. 2007 |
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UNM President To Increase Diversity |
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By: Sam Irons
University of New Mexico President David Schmidly is promising to increase female faculty members at the institution. He addressed the League of Women Voters in Albuquerque today about the future of UNM. Schmidly says the university continues to make porgress in bringing more diversity to the faculty...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Dec. 2007 |
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New Legislation Will Step Up NM Water Supply Analysis |
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By: Elizabeth Wynne Johnson
State and local resource managers thirst for information about the ebb and flow of New Mexico's water supply. New legislation making its way through Congress could help satisfy that thirst with stepped up nationwide monitoring and data analysis, and a new focus on the role of climate change. KUNM Capitol...
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Stories from Thu., 13 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Dec. 2007 |
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South Korea Joins G.N.E.P. |
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New Mexican reaction is mixed to an announcement that South Korea has become the nineteenth nation to join G.N.E.P., or the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership. KUNM's John West files this report.
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Stories from Wed., 12 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Dec. 2007 |
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Study Focuses on the Under-insured in NM |
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By: Adrian Martin
A new report released says the rising costs of healthcare are affecting New Mexicans across a wide economic scale. As KUNM's Adrian Marin reports, one reason is that employers are paying for less of their workers' health coverage.
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Stories from Tue., 11 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Dec. 2007 |
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T.I.D.D. Under Fire |
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By: Steve Shadley
Mayor Marti Chavez recently vetoed a plant to limit an incentive program for developers. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Dec. 2007 |
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The Battle Of Sunland Park |
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By: Kent Paterson
Testimony in a long-delayed permit hearing for a southern New Mexico landfill continues this week in Sunland Park. Overseen by the state Environment Department, the hearing pits the owners of the environmental award-winning Camino Real Landfill against residents who want the facility to move. The conflict...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Dec. 2007 |
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PNM Revises Rate Increase |
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By: Steve Shadley
After public debate, Public Service Company of New Mexico, or PNM, has revised its proposed rate increases. KUNM's Steve Shadley has more.
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Stories from Mon., 10 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Dec. 2007 |
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The Tecton Battle Rages On |
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By: Jim Williams
More and more residents of Santa Fe County are expressing opposition to a plan by Houston-based Tecton Energy to drill for oil on 65,000 acres south of Santa Fe. And that's leading county officials to consider extending deadlines for consideration of new rules around the drilling, and for public input...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Dec. 2007 |
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Chavez Drops Out Of Senate Race |
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By: John West
There's been a big shake up in the U.S. Senate race in New Mexico. KUNM's John West has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Dec. 2007 |
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Senate Turns Down Energy Bill Vote |
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By: Adrian Martin
Today the U.S. Senate turned down the opportunity to vote on an Energy Bill already passed by the House of Representatives. As KUNM's Adrian Martin reports, the New Mexican congressional delegation is at the center of the debate over the bill.
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Dec. 2007 |
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DNFSB Holds Public Safety Hearing Concerning LANL |
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By: John West
An executive agency in the federal government is criticizing safety protocols at Los Alamos National Laboratory. KUNM's John West reports.
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Stories from Fri., 7 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Dec. 2007 |
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A Look Into New Mexican Public Campaign Financing |
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By: John West
Public financing of political campaigns has already been tried out for some statewide and local races in New Mexico. One of the groups that supported those laws in the first place is Common Cause. Now, with a couple of elections under their belt, they hope to bring public campaign financing to Santa...
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Dec. 2007 |
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UNM Regents Pass Bond |
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By: Steve Shadley
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents today approved a bond package totaling $143,000,000 for construction and remodelling projects across the Albuquerque Campus. Among other things, a portion of the money will be used to refurbish classrooms and for construction of executive suites at University...
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Stories from Wed., 5 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Dec. 2007 |
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New Potential Global Warming Effects Found |
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By: Devon Armijo
Global warming has been reguarded as the smoking gun for many environmental issues and a new environmental report released by Environment America adds frequent and harsh rainstorms to the list. KUNM's Devon Armijo visited with Environment New Mexico's Micheal Cowles to find out more.
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Dec. 2007 |
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P.N.M. Asks To Raise Rates |
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By: Jim Williams
Public Service Company of New Mexico, or P.N.M., will go before its state regulating agency tomorrow to ask permission to raise the rates its customers pay for electricity. But several organizations and municipalities around the state are opposing the effort. From the Capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports....
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Dec. 2007 |
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Bingaman Confused By Presidential Remarks |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he's surprised to have learned that Iran scrapped its efforts to enrich nuclear weapons grade uranium four years ago. President Bush in his news conference at the White House said despite that revelation released Monday by the U.S. intelligence community Iran is...
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Stories from Tue., 4 Dec. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Dec. 2007 |
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Breast Cancer Allies |
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By: John West
In times of declining federal spending on breast cancer research, New Mexico and Texas are partnering to fund cancer research. KUNM's John West files this report.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Dec. 2007 |
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Mexican Cruise Business Affects Local Economy |
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By: Kent Paterson
As winter fast approaches, many americans and canadians boo cruise ship vacation to sunny Mexico or the Caribbean. To keep the business flowing, the Mexican government is sponding hundreds of millions of dollars to expand cruise ship terminals and provide security. But in a competitive tourist market,...
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Dec. 2007 |
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Domenici Says Energy Bill Still Unacceptable |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico U.S. Senator Pete Domenici says he remains opposed to an Energy Bill being considered in Congress. Domenici says elements that House Democrats have inserted into it are too stringent, especially requirements that electricity producers in all states use more wind and solar energy. The Republican...
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Dec. 2007 |
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Gov. Richardson Criticizes Uranium Mining Applications |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson wants a federal agency that approves uranium mining applications to stop using a generic process for doing so. The governor says the process doesn't fit New Mexico's diverse landscape and population. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Dec. 2007 |
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State Senator Joe Cararro Announces Candidacy |
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By: Steve Shadley
You can add another name to the growing list of candidates running for New Mexico's first congressional district seat in the Albuquerque area. State Senator Joe Cararro has announced he's seeking the republican nomination to replace G.O.P. Congresswoman Heather Wilson who's leaving that office at the...
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