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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - February
Stories from Fri., 28 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Feb. 2003 |
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Group Protests at Albuquerque Indian Center |
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By: Carole Nez
Earlier this week, a group of people gathered outside the Albuquerque Indian Center to protest decisions made by the President of the Board of Directors.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Feb. 2003 |
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New Mexicans Participate in Anti-War Rally |
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By: Jeremiah Johnson
In Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and across the nation protestors against a possible war with Iraq held one day strikes and rallies.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Feb. 2003 |
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Tax Cut Shows Short Term Drawbacks |
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By: Leslie Clark
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson sold his income tax cut to lawmakers by insisting the plan would stimulate the states economy adn so off set the loss in state revenues. But while most political watchers agrees the tax cut is good for long term economic development, many fear that New Mexicans will...
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Feb. 2003 |
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Community Cable Contract Negotiations Make Progress |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
Contract negotiations between the city and the company that runs Channel 27 community cable seem to be making progress. Protests and phone calls to City Hall from community members have helped make headway.
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Stories from Thu., 27 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Feb. 2003 |
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Lawmakers Pass Bill for Jobless New Mexicans |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The State Senate today passed a bill expanding unemployment insurance eligibility and increase benefits to displaced workers. Deborah Martinez has more from the State Capitol.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Feb. 2003 |
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Santa Fe Passes Minimum Wage Law |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
The City of Santa Fe has passed a minimum wage law that would require all employers with 25 employees or more to pay $8.50 an hour beginning January 1st, 2004. The City Council worked on the law deep into the night before passing it 7 to 1. Joe Gardner Wessely was there as the vote took place.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Feb. 2003 |
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Author Sets Romance in Northern New Mexico |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Author Barbara Samuel has been described as a writer of women’s fiction. Her most recent romance novel is titled "A Piece of Heaven, and is set in Northern New Mexico. Samuel visited our studio, and read an excerpt.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Feb. 2003 |
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State Lawmakers Approve Gay Rights Bill |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The State Senate has approved a gay rights bill that mirrors a version passed earlier this week by the State House. Tom Trowbridge has more.
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Stories from Wed., 26 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Feb. 2003 |
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Publisher Believes "Salt of the Earth" Taught Lessons |
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By: Jessica Carr
Victor Navasky is the publisher and editorial director of "The Nation," a weekly newspaper. Navasky is a scheduled speaker at The Salt of the Earth conference beginning on Friday. Navasky says that Americans learned many lessons from the making of the movie.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Feb. 2003 |
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Taxpayer Bill of Rights Goes Unopposed |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
At the State Capitol a Taxpayer Bill of Rights passed the House of Representatives without opposition. The bill guarantees that the rights, privacy and property of New Mexicans are adequately safe guarded during the tax assessment and collection process.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Feb. 2003 |
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Reporter Ernie Mills Remembered |
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By: Leslie Clark
Ernie Mills died this morning and he is being remembered for his many accomplishments as a State Capitol reporter and broadcaster.
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Stories from Tue., 25 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Feb. 2003 |
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Poet Reflects on "In Time to Tango" |
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By: Leslie Clark
Albuquerque authors Arden Tice and Nichols Sands book of poetry and prose is on bookshelves now. Titled "In Time to Tango," the book looks at the relationship between the authors as they independently come to terms with long ago trauma.
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Feb. 2003 |
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Commentary: Keeping Accounts |
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By: Ron Chapman
George W. Bush's ongoing push toward war with Iraq continues to provide surprising and interesting perspectives for political and social commentary. Most recently it was US lawmakers that provided the amusement. For those who may not be following the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance brouhaha, let...
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Feb. 2003 |
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National Citizen Strike for Peace |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
As the country moves closer to war with Iraq people across the nation are calling for a national citizen strike for peace.
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Feb. 2003 |
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Legislature Attacks DWI Problem |
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By: Deborah Martinez
More than 40 bills attacking New Mexico's drunk driving problem are being heard in Santa Fe this session. Many have support from lawmakers and advocates such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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Stories from Mon., 24 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Feb. 2003 |
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Commentary: What is Precision Bombing? |
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By: Arjun Makhijani
I’m Arjun Makhijani with the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research.. This week’s commentary is about precision bombing, which has become a central element in U.S. war strategy and seems likely to be used in case of another war on Iraq. The term "precision bombing seems to imply that if it...
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Feb. 2003 |
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Water Shortage Threatens Rio Grande |
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By: Caitlain Bang
Life in the desert depends on the availability of water. As demand for the Rio Grande's water increases, New Mexicans are realizing that unless changes are made, the river is likely to dry up completely.
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Feb. 2003 |
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Legislators Call for Proposal Limit |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
With nearly two-thousand bills introduced at the State Capitol by last week's deadline halfway through this year's legislative session, some legislators are calling for limiting the proposals coming from state lawmakers.
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Feb. 2003 |
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Sexual Discrimination Bill Passed |
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By: Deborah Martinez
A bill protecting victims of sexual discrimination passed the state House of Representatives today. The bill affects homosexuals in the workplace as well as in housing and other areas.
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Stories from Fri., 21 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Feb. 2003 |
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Pentagon, Congress Plan Nuclear Weapons Development |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Efforts to renovate the country's nuclear weapons arsenal have been snowballing recently. Leaked Pentagon documents and reports from lawmakers show plans for new weapons development, as well as efforts to make the public think such development is necessary. As Joe Gardner Wessely reports, New Mexico...
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Feb. 2003 |
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Poet Uses Narrative Style in Book |
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By: Marcos Martinez
New Mexico writer Lisa Gill, author of "Red As a Lotus," has published a new book of poems based on the writings of trappist monk Thomas Merton. In an interview with KUNM, Gill talks about the narrative style of her poetry.
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Feb. 2003 |
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School Reform Focus of Lawmakers |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A package of school finance and reform was on the floor of the state Senate setting off a divisive debate over a proposal to tap into a state permanent fund to provide more money for public education. Tom Trowbridge has details on that and more from the state capitol.
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Stories from Thu., 20 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Feb. 2003 |
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New Mexico Life Long Activist Remembered |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Earlier this week lifelong New Mexico activist Jeanne Gauna died after a bout with cancer. Gauna was profiled by Marcos Martinez in 1999. Funeral services for Jeane Gauna will take place on February 21st, 2003 at the Salazar Mortuary in Albuquerque and a memorial will be held in April.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Feb. 2003 |
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UNM Explores Dental School |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
The state of New Mexico ranks 49th among the 50 states in the number of dentists per capita and more than half of New Mexicans have no oral health insurance. U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced $200,000 in federal funds to study whether to establish a dental school at the University of New Mexico by...
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Feb. 2003 |
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Governor Reflects on Legislative's Halfway Mark |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
As the midway point approached in the 2003 Legislative session in Santa Fe, New Mexico's governor assessed how things were going up to this point. Tom Trowbridge has more in this story.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Feb. 2003 |
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Lawmakers Introduce Bills Before Deadline |
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By: Deborah Martinez
1,869 bills were introduced by the deadline at the New Mexico State Legislature. Deborah Martinez has that story and more from the state capitol.
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Stories from Wed., 19 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Feb. 2003 |
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Santa Fe's Living Wage Proposal Debated |
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By: Joe Gardner-Wessely
The city of Santa Fe is getting ready to vote on the nation's most sweeping living wage law, extending minimum wage requirements to the private sector. Councilors heard citizen testimony this week in the final public hearing before the vote on the measure.
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Feb. 2003 |
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Link Found in Recent Border Killings |
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By: Kent Paterson and Mercedes Mejia
At least three victims of suspected serial killers were found in the desert this week outside Ciudad Juarez. Often presented as a bizarre mystery, the disappearances and rape murders of young women in the border city are now entering their tenth year. Although these cases remain unsolved, an investigation...
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Feb. 2003 |
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Senator Domenici Visits State Capitol |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Senator Pete Domenici visited the State Capitol today, and told state lawmakers that New Mexico is in an economic development struggle.
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Stories from Tue., 18 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Feb. 2003 |
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New Mexico Braces for Possible Smallpox Outbreak |
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In response to the presidential mandate, New Mexico's Department of Health is asking as many as 12,000 of the state's first responders to be innoculated against smallpox. As Leslie Clark reports, some emergency workers are questioning whether vaccinations are worth the risk.
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Feb. 2003 |
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Proposal Would Publicly Fund Public Regulation Commission Races |
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Restoring public confidence in elections is one goal of a proposal calling for public financing of election campaigns for the New Mexico Public Regualtion Commission. Tom Trowbridge has more in this report.
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Feb. 2003 |
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New Mexico Lawmakers Debate Parental Consent for Abortion |
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New Mexico lawmakers are hearing testimony on several bills that would require doctors to notify parents of adolescents seeking an abortion. Deborah Martinez has more in this report.
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Stories from Mon., 17 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Feb. 2003 |
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U.S. Senator Seeks Medicaid Funding for New Mexico |
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New Mexico has the highest number of uninsured residents in the United States, but if a bill to be introduced by U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman is approved, the state of New Mexico stands to gain millions of dollars to help offset the cost of Medicaid. Deborah Martinez has more in this story.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Feb. 2003 |
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Commentary: Radioactive Milk in America |
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By: Arjun Makhijani
I’m Arjun Makhijani with the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research. This week’s commentary is about the milk that Americans drank in the 1950s. Why should you be interested in this part of people’s diets so long ago? Well, much of the milk was radioactive - contaminated by fallout from atmospheric...
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Feb. 2003 |
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Governor Mandates Changes in Public Schools |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The next challenge for lawmakers in Santa Fe is public school reform. Governor Bill Richardson today talked about improving New Mexico's ranking through teacher pay raises.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Feb. 2003 |
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Screen-Writer Reflects on Blacklisted Movie Shot in New Mexico |
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A movie made in New Mexico 50 years ago about a miners strike is the subject of a conference later this month in Santa Fe. This conference "Salt of the Earth" was made by the so-called "Hollywood Ten," a group of prominent figures in Hollywood who were blacklisted during the 1950s. Among the 324 blacklisted...
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Feb. 2003 |
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Some State Lawmakers Want Peace |
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A large crowd turned out for a peace protest at the Santa Fe Plaza on Saturday, and a few blocks away at the State Capitol, peace related memorials have received a positive response from state lawmakers as we hear in this report from Tom Trowbridge.
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Stories from Fri., 14 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Feb. 2003 |
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UNM Chicano Studies Director Search Put on Hold |
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The search for a new director of the Chicana/o Studies program at the University of New Mexico may find its way to the State Legislature. The Chicano community and UNM students have succeeded in delaying the process to select a new director of the program. Mercedes Mejia reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Feb. 2003 |
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Sweat Shop Free Coalition Raises Awareness |
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On a day of protest against the war in Iraq, the Sweatshop-Free Coalition of Albuquerque is reminding New Mexicans about economic justice. The coalition is offering daylong workshops hoping to raise awareness about working conditions and exploitation of workers in America and abroad. As Leslie Clark...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Feb. 2003 |
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House and Senate Unite on Tax Package |
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At the State Capitol in Santa Fe, House and Senate negotiators reached a compromise on a tax reduction package pushed by Governor Bill Richardson. Both chambers approved the tax cut and the Governor signed it into law. Tom Trowbridge has details on that story and other happenings at the Capitol.
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Stories from Thu., 13 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Feb. 2003 |
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Federal Budget Gives New Mexico More Nuke Funding Than Others |
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The Bush administration's proposed 2004 budget has recently come under harsh scrutiny. Some critics are decrying the large amount of money put aside for nuclear weapons, the most money proposed since the height of the Cold War nuclear arms race. As Joe Gardner Wessely reports, New Mexico is expected...
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Feb. 2003 |
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Civil Rights Groups Challenge Anti-Terrorism Bills |
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A number of anti-terrorism bills are on being heard in both Houses at the New Mexico Legislature during this session. As Deborah Martinez reports, several bills have been reworded after opposition from civil rights advocates.
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Feb. 2003 |
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Support Gains for After School Programs |
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After school activities for youth would have more stable funding if a bill introduced in the State Senate wins approval. As Deborah Martinez reports, the bill would create a trust fund that would give longevity to youth programs.
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Stories from Wed., 12 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Feb. 2003 |
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Latino State Legislators Participate in a Symposium |
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Hispanic State Legislators are working together to develop a comprehensive policy identifying obstacles to achievement for Latino students of all ages and to define ways to ameliorate those obstacles. As Leslie Clark reports several New Mexico Legislators participated in a recent symposium on education...
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Feb. 2003 |
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Former NASA Consultant Discusses Columbia |
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Since the destruction of the space shuttle Columbia on February 1st, there has been much speculation about the cause. New Mexico resident Richard Hoagland is a former NASA consultant, and a frequent guest on late-night radio. In a recent interview, Hoagland discussed his theories about the Columbia....
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Feb. 2003 |
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Both Sides of War Rally |
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Members various campus organizations rallied at the University of New Mexico to commemorate a 1991 U.S. Air Force bombing of a shelter in Baghdad, and to protest future bombing of Iraq. As Catherine Wier reports, protesters claim that during the attack close to 400 women, men, and children seeking...
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Feb. 2003 |
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State Senate Stands with Governor |
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The New Mexico State Senate has, for the second time, stood with the Governor Bill Richardson in disagreement with the House over a proposed tax cut package. Tom Trowbridge has more from the State Capitol.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Feb. 2003 |
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The Children's Cabinet headed by Denish |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Richardson signs an executive order creaating something called "The Childrens Cabinet" which will be sort of a interagency working group headed by Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Feb. 2003 |
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Mexico Farm Protests |
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By: Kent Paterson
Facing a tide of foreign imports, Mexican farmers are protesting free trade policies in what is turning out to be the largest manifestation or rural discontent in decades.
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Stories from Tue., 11 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Call-In Show: Organic Farming in New Mexico |
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By: Arcie Chapa
A panel of experts sat down this morning to discuss the status of organic farming in New Mexico.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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State Legislature Hears Los Alamos Compensation Claims |
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During the cold war many workers at national laboratories handled hazardous material and as a result some have rare forms of cancers and other life threatening illness. The Department of Energy is refusing to compensate some of the workers claims. Deborah Martinez reports from the New Mexico State Capitol...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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National Hispanic Cultural Center Will Host Latino Writers Conference |
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This spring the National Hispanic Cultural Center will be holding the Latino writers conference. The two-day conference will be host to nationally known authors, agents, editors, and publicists who will present workshops and panel discussions to encourage Latino writers. KUNM's Megan Mewbron spoke with...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Drug Policy Reform |
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By: Leslie Clark
Among the numerous bills introduced in this legislative session are two drug policy reform bills. House bill 242 would allow qualified patients to use marijuana for relief of their symptoms. Senate Bill 365 would provide supervised treatment for first and second time non-violent drug possesion offenders....
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Several Groups Descend Upon the Roundhouse For Their Causes |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Several groups with large constituencies descended upon the Roundhouse today, urging lawmakers to pass legislation supporting such causes as education, collective bargaining and the fight against domestic violence.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Senator Unsure About Terrorist Color-Coded Warning System |
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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says the government's color-coded terrorist alert system should be changed. As Catherine Wier reports this was among concerns the Senator expressed during a weekly congressional update.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Telemarketing Legislation Introduced |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Legislation is set to be introduced at the State Capitol this week addressing the issue of annoying telemarketing calls. Action on the issue is fueled by a survey conducted on behalf of the New Mexico Attorney General's Office.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Medieval Hospitals, Leper Houses, and Leprosy |
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By: Marcos Martinez
The University of New Mexico's Institute for Medieval Studies is host to free public lectures in a series called "Medieval Hospitals, Leper Houses and Leprosy.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Governor's Personnel Actions Raise Republican Eyebrows |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The Richardson administration landed a victory when state Senators voted to pass a bill that would use tobacco settlement money to hep the state's growing medicaid program.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Iraq Visit |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Kathleen O'Malley, an Albuquerque psychotherapist and peace activist, recently travelled to Iraq with the group "Voices in the Wilderness" to see first hand the conditions of the country.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Commentary: Collateral Damage |
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By: Charlie Clements
I am a public health physician. I have just returned from a 10-day emergency mission to Iraq to assess the vulnerability of the civilian population to another war. I'm also a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Academy and a Vietnam veteran, so I have some sense of the potential consequences of...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Bill Passed to Reduce a Consequence of Sexual Assault |
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By: Ton Trowbridge
At the State Capitol today, the house approved a bill that will provide emergency contraceptives for all victims of sexual assault.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Richardson Lobbies Legislature for Medicade |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Bill Richardson lobbied this afternoon to fund the medicade program with tobacco settlement funds.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Something Fishy Going on in the Northern Mountians |
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By: Ron Chapman
Ron Chapman comments on intriguing entrepreneurial activities in the Northern Mountains.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Latino Writers Conference |
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By: Megan Mewbron
This Spring the National Hispanic Cultural Center will be holding the Latino Writers Conference. The two-day conference will be host to nationally known authors, agents, editors and publicists who will present workshops and panel discussions to encourage Latino writers.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Compensation Law Improvement |
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By: Deborah Martinez
In the third week of the State legislative session widows and family of Los Alamos workers sickened by handling toxic chemicals pleaded for improvements to statewide compensation laws.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Education Bill |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A bill being considered by the State Senate would bolster the state's math and science requirements needed to graduate from high school.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Feb. 2003 |
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Bingaman Update |
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By: Catherine Wier
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says the U.S. Government's color-coded terrorist-alert system should be changed. This was among concerns that the Senator expressed during a weekly congressional update.
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Stories from Mon., 10 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Feb. 2003 |
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Commentary: War Will Not Stop Nuclear Proliferation |
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By: Dr. Arjun Makujani
War will not solve the problem of the nuclear proliferation or the threat of use of chemical or biological weapons. Indeed, constant saber-rattling is increasing the risk. By contrast, thorough inspections stand the best chance of doing the job. The United Nations-led inspections of Iraq between 1991...
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Stories from Fri., 7 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Feb. 2003 |
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UNM Hosts Medieval Studies Seminar |
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By: Marcos Martinez
The University of New Mexico’s Institute for Medieval Studies is holding a series of free public lectures this weekend. The topic is "Medieval Hospitals, Leper Houses and Leprosy." among the presenters is Professor Carol Rawcliffe, a medieval studies scholar from East Anglia, England.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Feb. 2003 |
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Turmoil Heats up at the Capitol |
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At the New Mexico Capitol, the Governor’s personnel actions have raised the eyebrows of Republicans. In a very close vote, state senators decided to use monies from the tobacco settlements permanent fund for the state’s growing Medicaid program. Tom Trowbridge has details.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Feb. 2003 |
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Activist Reflects on Iraq Visit |
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Kathleen O’Malley of Albuquerque recently traveled to Iraq with the group "Voices in the Wilderness, to see first-hand what the conditions are in that country. Marcos Martinez interviewed O’Malley on her trip to Iraq.
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Stories from Thu., 6 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Feb. 2003 |
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Medical Marijuana Sees Debate |
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Among the bills introduced in this legislative session are two drug policy reform bills. House Bill 242 would allow qualified patients to use marijuana for relief of their symptoms. Meanwhile, Senate Bill 365 would provide supervised treatment instead of incarceration for first and second time non-violent...
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Feb. 2003 |
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Groups Rally for Legislation |
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Several groups with large constituencies descended upon the Roundhouse today, urging lawmakers to pass legislation supporting their causes. Deborah Martinez has more on rallies held by advocates of education, collective bargaining and the fight against domestic violence.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Feb. 2003 |
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Legislators Look to Hang Up on Telemarketers |
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Legislation set to be introduced at the State Capitol this week would address the issue of an annoyance to many New Mexicans: Telemarketing calls. As Tom Trowbridge reports, action on the issue is being fueled by a survey conducted on behalf of the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office.
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Stories from Wed., 5 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Feb. 2003 |
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3rd Wave of Feminism |
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Many Challenges are facing the new leadership of the international women’s movement. But young women are rising to meet those challenges, according to a trans generational panel on the subject meeting in Mexico. Leslie Clark has more.
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Feb. 2003 |
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Democrat Senator Reacts to Tax Cut |
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U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, spoke about his concerns regarding the Bush Administration’s proposed 670 billion dollar tax cut. Jessica Car spoke with the Senator and has the story.
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Feb. 2003 |
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Governor Orders Agencies to Merge |
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An executive order bringing state health, human services, children youth and families department and other state agency personnel together to benefit New Mexico’s children and two bills pertaining to education top the news from the state legislature. Tom Trowbridge has the story from the Capitol.
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Feb. 2003 |
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Students Could Be Required to Take More Math and Science Courses |
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A bill being considered by the State Senate would bolster the state's math and science requirements needed to graduate from high school. Tom Trowbridge interviewed the bill sponsor and has the story.
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Stories from Tue., 4 Feb. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Feb. 2003 |
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Space Power Conference |
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By: Joe Gardener-Wessely
International propulsion scientists and industrialists meet in Albuquerque to plan the next generation of nuclear-powered space engines and other technologies. At the Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies Forum contractors, academics and military laboratories show off their designs. Joe Gardener...
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Feb. 2003 |
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Border Femicide Spreads Beyond Ciudad Juarez |
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By: Kent Paterson
For a decade now, the world has been horrified by news of the murders of women in the Mexican border city Ciudad Juarez. Even as most of these crimes go unpunished, similar sex-related slayings are spreading to other parts of Mexico. Most recently, they've spread to Nuevo Laredo, a city across the Rio...
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Feb. 2003 |
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Legislature and the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Dozens of land grant activists joined state representatives at the roundhouse for a commemoration of the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo. Deborah Martinez reports that the group is gearing up for a visit to the nation's capital, where they are pushing for a congressional resolution to resolve ownership...
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Space and Nuclear Power |
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By: Jeremiah Johnson
The loss of the space shuttle Columbia raises questions about using nuclear power in space. Protestors turned out at the 20th annual symposium on space nuclear power in Albuquerque. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson spoke with the organizer of the symposium as well as protesters outside the event.
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Death Penalty |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Legislation has been introduced in the State House abolishing the death penalty in New Mexico and replacing it with a life sentence in prison with no possibility of early release. As Tom Trowbridge reports, there have been bills introduced that would expand the crimes covered under the death penalty....
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Space Exploration and “The Solar System” |
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By: Marcos Martinez
The loss of the Columbia Space Shuttle brings new attention to the subject of space exploration. Among those who promote the study of astronomy in general is Albuquerque author Nigel Hay, who has just published a book called “The Solar System.” Hay was interviewed by Marcos Martinez.
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Legislative Income Tax Cuts |
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By: Deborah Martinez
During this session, the legislature geared a lot of attention toward income tax cuts and revising the state’s tax system. At the same time a new study shows New Mexico’s tax system is the envy of other states. Deborah Martinez has more on how tax cut bills are faring in Santa Fe.
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