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KUNM News Archives: 2005 - February
Stories from Mon., 28 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Feb. 2005 |
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Every Mother's Son |
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By: Roy Durfee
Tales of tragedy wrought by overzealous policing, a polite expression for police brutality, are at "The Heart of Every Mother's Son," a film showing this Thursday at the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Feb. 2005 |
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Paul Dorrel Interview |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Author Paul Dorrell (der-rell) recently published "Living the Artist's Life" or what Dorrell describes as a guide to growing, perservering, and succeeding in the art world.
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Stories from Fri., 25 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Feb. 2005 |
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The Story of the Weeping Camel |
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By: Roy Durfee
Programming at Albuquerque's Guild Cinema moves from the esoteric to the mundane with this Friday's opening of the Story of the Weeping Camel.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Feb. 2005 |
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Wilson and Social Security Commentary |
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By: Ellen Leitzer
What exactly does Congresswoman Heather Wilson think about the President's social security plan? Law attorney Ellen Leitzer (Light-zer) offers her perspective on reports concering Wilson's ambiguity on the issue.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Feb. 2005 |
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Funding for Education in New Mexico |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The New Mexico Senate is set to conisder the nearly 5-billion-dollar General Appropriations Act passed by the House this week.
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Stories from Thu., 24 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Feb. 2005 |
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Election Ads |
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By: Jim Williams
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission says New Mexico Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron did nothing wrong in spending federal money on pre-election advertisements in the state. New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici had called for a review of the secretary's actions by the commission.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Feb. 2005 |
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Funding and Tax Cuts |
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By: Renee Blake
Today's KUNM call-in show was a legislative update for the 60-day session in Santa Fe. The program was hosted by Deborah Martinez who included five guests.
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Stories from Wed., 23 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Feb. 2005 |
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Election Reform Day |
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By: Jim Williams
It was Election Reform Day at the Capital today. Hundreds of activists, citizens, and some legislators gathered to discuss the need for new voting machines and automatic audits for election results.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Feb. 2005 |
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Jeff Bingaman: State of the Economy |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman provided a Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce audience this week with a rather dour view of the state of the economy.
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Stories from Tue., 22 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Feb. 2005 |
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Dr. Strangelove's Budget |
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By: Greg Mello
It's roll-out-the-budget time at the labs, and for the second time in many years, Department of Energy funding in New Mexico has declined.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Feb. 2005 |
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A Lie of the Mind |
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By: Roy Durfee
Nearly 20 years after its award-winning first production in New York City, Sam Shepard's "A Lie of the Mind" has come to Albuquerque.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Feb. 2005 |
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Webcasts |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
People outside the State Capitol could view State House and Senate proceedings on the web, under a bill under consideration at the State Capitol.
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Stories from Mon., 21 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Feb. 2005 |
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Bingaman at UNM |
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By: Renee Blake
Senator Jeff Bingaman visited the main campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque recently to talk about a new bill.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Feb. 2005 |
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Nukes in Space |
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By: Sean Kindred
The Space Technology and Applications International Forum 2005 was recently held here in Albuquerque. "Stop the War Machine" staged a protest outside the forum.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Feb. 2005 |
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Increasing Penalties for Child Abuse |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The State Senate has passed a bill aimed at increasing penalties for parents whose child abuse results in death. But, as Deborah Martinez reports, some district attorneys don't believe the bill will actually result in stiffer penalties.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Feb. 2005 |
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Indian Health Care Center |
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By: Caroline Nez
The Albuquerque Indian Hospital, currently known as the Albuquerque Indian Health Center, is in a deficit of five million dollars. It has already laid off thirty-seven employees and has curbed its urgent care service. Several bills have been introduced requesting funding for the local Indian health service....
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Stories from Thu., 17 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Feb. 2005 |
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Notre Musique |
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By: Roy Durfee
Jean-Luc Godard, the French master who revolutionized the cinema, returns to the Albuquerque screen outside the classroom with his latest work, Notre Musique, opening Friday at the Guild Cinema.
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Feb. 2005 |
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Albuquerque Growth and Development |
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By: Renee Blake
In a program centered around preserving the traditions of the area, while making room for growth and development, host Marcos Martinez spoke with John Hook on this morning's call-in show.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Feb. 2005 |
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Fund Questions |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A New Mexico State Senator from Las Cruces is accusing the Richardson administration with putting the state at risk by covertly transferring state funds.
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Stories from Wed., 16 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Feb. 2005 |
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Kids Count Border Report |
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By: Sean Kindred
The first-ever Kids Count report on the conditions of children in border communities was released recently by the New Mexico Voices for Children in cooperation with the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Feb. 2005 |
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Non-Profit Insurance |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Non-profit groups headed to the Roundhouse today to push for bills that would benefit their organizations, including several that would make it easier to insure their workers.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Feb. 2005 |
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Committee Tables Gay Marriage Ban |
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By: Jim Williams
A state legislative committee yesterday effectively killed a bill that would have banned gay marriage and taken legal rights from same-sex couples in New Mexico.
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Stories from Tue., 15 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Feb. 2005 |
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Unconstitutional |
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By: Roy Durfee
Robert Greenwald, whose films "Outfoxed," "Unprecendented," and "Uncovered" were essential viewing during last year's election cycle, has another film coming to Albuquerque's Center for Peace and Justice.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Feb. 2005 |
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Liberalism's Moral Blind Spots |
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By: Andrew Bard Schmookler
In today's polarized America, many people regard those on the other side of the divide as the source of America's moral problems. However, commentator Andrew Bard Schmookler thinks both sides have work to do to get their own moral houses in order.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Feb. 2005 |
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Howard Dean |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Democrats over the weekend selected former presidential candidate Howard Dean to lead the party as its new national chairman.
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Stories from Mon., 14 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Feb. 2005 |
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Marriage Discussion in Santa Fe |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The fact that today is Valentine's Day was not lost on many at the State Capitol in Santa Fe as people with differing views on love, marriage, and relationships let their points of view be known.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Feb. 2005 |
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Junebug Review |
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By: Ron Chapman
Looking for a good and unusual novel? Something to snuggle up to in your bed this winter? KUNM's Ron Chapman has just the book...a quirky but lovely tale by Maureen McCoy.
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Stories from Fri., 11 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Feb. 2005 |
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Garage Dialogues |
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By: Roy Durfee
An encore presentation of the Garage Dialogues is coming to "Out Ch'yonda" in Albuquerque this weekend.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Feb. 2005 |
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Pro-Choice Lobby Day |
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By: Jim Williams
Lobbyists are major players during the legislative session at the State Capitol each year, their efforts often leading to the passage or defeat of a wide range of bills. Yesterday was Pro-Choice Lobby Day at the Capitol where volunteers got involved in the process.
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Stories from Thu., 10 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Feb. 2005 |
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Defense of Marriage Legislation |
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By: Renee Blake
This morning's call-in show focused on the defense of marriage legislation in New Mexico.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Feb. 2005 |
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Death Benefits |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Last week Governor Bill Richardson signed a bill into law which will guarantee increased death benefits for families of soldiers slain in combat.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Feb. 2005 |
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Initiative |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
An Albuquerque Representative wants to allow any New Mexican to take their proposed initiative directly to the people for a vote.
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Stories from Wed., 9 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Feb. 2005 |
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Overnight |
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By: Jim Terr
Many amoung us harbor huge ambitions of seeing our film script become a reality in Hollywood. Jim Terr is one of them, and here he reports on a film about someone who actually had this dream come true.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Feb. 2005 |
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Water Reserve |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Bills that would establish a New Mexico Strategic Water Reserve are under consideration by the State Legislature this session.
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Stories from Tue., 8 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Feb. 2005 |
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Review of "Untold Scandal" |
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By: Roy Durfee
Roy Durfee reviews this cinematic take on the classic french novel "Dangerous Liaisons", showing this week at the Guild in Albuquerque.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Feb. 2005 |
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Support Our Troops |
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By: Ron Briley
Ron Briley comments on the War in Iraq, the National Guard, a "backdoor draft" and the class aspects of the war.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Feb. 2005 |
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Senator Bingaman On the Budget |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman discusses the budget proposal President Bush submitted to Congress.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Feb. 2005 |
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UNM ARTS Lab Conference |
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By: Sean Kindred
Reporter Sean Kindred covers "New Mexico's Media Future: Economic Development Through Art and Technology" - a conference hosted by the University of New Mexico ARTS Lab.
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Stories from Mon., 7 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Feb. 2005 |
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Legislature Update: Medical Marijuana |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Under a proposal before the State Legislature, marijuana could be used legally to treat certain debilitating illnesses. Reporter Tom Trowbridge covers that story and more in this update.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Feb. 2005 |
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Marijuana to be Legalized? |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Marijuana could be used legally for medical purposes by people with debilitating illnesses under a proposal in the Legislature.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Feb. 2005 |
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Sacred Power: Navajo Solar Energy |
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By: Jim Cochran
Soon 50 homes on the Navajo reservation will have solar-electric power, thanks to an innovative Albuquerque-based and Native-American owned renewable energy company.
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Stories from Fri., 4 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Feb. 2005 |
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Souper Bowl 2005 |
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By: Sean Kindred
Albuquerque's Roadrunner Food Bank held their annual Souper Bowl fundraiser, celebrating their 25th year fighting hunger in New Mexico.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Feb. 2005 |
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Public Financing for Judicial Campaigns |
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By: Jim Williams
A coalition of organizations is seeking passage of a bill that would allow for the creation of a public financing fund for appelate judicial seat campaigns in New Mexico.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Feb. 2005 |
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Goodbye Dragon Inn at the Guild |
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By: Roy Durfee
Roy Durfee reviews this unusual new film from Taiwan.
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Stories from Thu., 3 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Feb. 2005 |
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Exploratory Drilling On Otero Mesa |
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By: Michael Olson
KRWG's Michael Olson of Las Cruces reports on the Bureau of Land Management's decision to allow for the drilling of exploratory wells on two million acres of federal land, including Otero Mesa.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Feb. 2005 |
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Power and the Rule of Law |
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By: Craig Barnes
In today's commentary, Craig Barnes traces the rise of the rule of law in world history and examines how such progress is endangered by the appointment of an attorney general who authorizes the President to violate the U.S. Constitution.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Feb. 2005 |
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Drilling on Public Lands |
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By: Renee Blake
On this morning's KUNM call-in show, drilling on Otero Mesa and public lands was the topic and Arcie Chapa's guests were New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Executive Director Steve Capra, Ken Widen from Republicans for the Environment and gwitch'in tribal activist Charlene Stern.
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Stories from Wed., 2 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Feb. 2005 |
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State Legislature Update |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Land grant activists rallied support for their issues at the state legislature, while state senators heard from foes of predatory lending practices.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Feb. 2005 |
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Commentary on Torture |
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By: Anna Klein
Someone who doesn't want to be anonymous is asking you to contact your senators and congressional representatives.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Feb. 2005 |
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Bush Family Fortunes Review |
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By: Roy Durfee
Roy Durfee reviews Greg Palast's "Bush Family Fortunes - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy", shown at Albuquerque's Center for Peace and Justice.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Feb. 2005 |
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Predatory Lending Practices |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Land grand activists rallied for support for their issues at the state legislature today. Senators heard from foes of predatory lending practices.
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FULL STORY |
Stories from Tue., 1 Feb. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Feb. 2005 |
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"Remember Me My Love" Review |
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By: Jim Terr
Jim Terr reviews "Remember Me, My Love", a film that serves as a funny but moving reminder that even when a family is falling apart, it's still connected.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Feb. 2005 |
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Commentary On The Current Administration |
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By: Andrew Bard Schmookler
Discouraged about the results of November's election? Commentator Andrew Bard Schmookler talks about taking the struggle to a new, "prophetic" stage.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Feb. 2005 |
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AFTA Treaty Talks |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Representatives from the U.S. and three South American countries met in Tuscon, AZ to work on the free trade agreement.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Feb. 2005 |
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Remember Me My Love |
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By: Jim Terr
Even when a family is falling apart, it's still - and always - connected.
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