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KUNM News Archives: 2006 - February
Stories from Tue., 28 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Feb. 2006 |
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Senator Bingaman Speaks on U.S. Port Security |
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By: Mary Woods
The sale of port operations by the company "CSX" to Dubai Ports World, may result in six American ports being managed by that company, which is owned by a foreign government, the United Arab Emirates. The Bush Administration did not object to the transition, but members of Congress began to question...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Feb. 2006 |
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Albuqerque Honors 126th Company Upon Return from Iraq |
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A ceremony honoring the 126th Company of the National Guard was held this afternoon at Hoffmantown Church in Albuquerque. The large auditorium was filled with families and restless children crying and being hugged close by parents as they wiggled. Servicepeople dressed in brown camouflage uniforms listened...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Feb. 2006 |
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Violence at Santa Fe's Capital High Subject of Community Forum |
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A community forum on violence in schools will be held tonight in Santa Fe. Local farmer Lane Hartsell has organized the meeting in part because on increased violence in the city's Capital High School. Listen Hartsell says in addition, Santa Fe Police Lieutenant Gary Johnson will be talking tonight...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Feb. 2006 |
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Part ll: Former Civilian Contractor Criticizes Halliburton Mismanagement in Iraq |
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By: Jim Williams
A New Mexico man who spent two years as a civilian contractor in Iraq is alleging that Halliburton is mismanaging private military support work there. Jim Williams has the second of two report.
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Feb. 2006 |
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New Mexico and Arizona Create the Southwest Climate Change Initiative |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson signed an agreement today called the Southwest Climate Change Initiative.
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Stories from Mon., 27 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Feb. 2006 |
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Liquor Control Task Force Proposes Stricter Regulations |
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There will be harsher penalties for establishments that are caught selling liquor to minors and intoxicated persons, if the State Alcohol and Gaming Division accepts new recommendations. The recommendations come from the Liquor Control Task Force which Governor Richardson created last year to examine...
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Feb. 2006 |
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Democratic Womens' "Emily's List" Supports Pro-Choice Candidates |
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By: Carole Nez
Emily's List, a Democratic organization that helps pro-choice women candidates to run for political office, held a workshop in ALbuquerque over the weekend.
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Feb. 2006 |
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Part l: Former NM Contractor in Iraq Protests Air Force Treatment of Fallen Soldier |
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By: Jim Williams
A former civilian contractor in Iraq says he suffered retaliation for questioning Air Force treatment of a New Mexican soldier killed in action. As Jim Williams reports, Air Force officials say he doesn't understand regulations. Jim Spiri also alleges that Halliburton is mismanaging its duties in...
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Stories from Fri., 24 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Feb. 2006 |
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Bingaman Fights Severe Federal Cuts to Local Law Enforcement |
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By: Mary Woods
Two officers of Albuquerque's mounted horse unit and their equine partners, three traffic unit officers on BMW 1150's, the APD mobile crime lab, a SWAT armored vehicle, DWI van, and canine team, were all on hand for an informal tour this morning by U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, Mayor Martin Chavez and...
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Feb. 2006 |
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Dean Focuses 2006 Democratic Message in 5 Main Points |
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By: Renée Blake
As part of his effort to get out the Democratic vote in the 2006 Congressional elections, National Democratic Party Chair Howard Dean was at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Number 412 Local hall in Albuquerque yesterday.
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Feb. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Holds Town Hall on Future Renewable Energy Resources |
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By: Jim Williams
A Town Hall on Albuquerque's Energy Future is wrapping up today with continuing conversations on sustainable energy use. Today's featured speaker, New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman, said there's a lack of leadership from the top in Washington, which means local communities need to take charge.
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Feb. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Participants in World Social Forum Return from Caracas |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Earlier this month a group of grassroots organizers returned to Albuquerque from a forum in Caracas, Venezuela. The 5th Annual World Social Forum is an event developed 5 years ago in response to the World Economic Forum: an international organization that engages leaders in partnerships to shape global,...
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Stories from Thu., 23 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Feb. 2006 |
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Howard Dean Receives Standing Ovations in Albuquerque |
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During a brief stop in Albuquerque today to demonstrate support for Democratic candidates during the 2006 elections, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean was the recipient of three standing ovations from a full house. Dean talked a little politics, a little values and morals, and pointed out the importance...
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Feb. 2006 |
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Call-In Show: Creating Urban Sustainability in Albuquerque |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Beginning today, the city of Albuquerque is holding a town hall on sustainability and the city's energy future. Mayor Martin Chavez is asking the community to help generate energy goals and policies with a sustainable economic development focus. This morning's Call-In Show focused on the town hall and...
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Feb. 2006 |
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Cody Posey Sentenced as a Juvenile |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Cody Posey, the New Mexico teen who killed his father, stepmother, and stepsister in May 2004 on a Hondo Valley Ranch, as sentenced as a juvenile today. Posey, who was convicted last week following a trial, will now be held in the state's custody until he's twenty-one.
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Feb. 2006 |
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Petition Advocates Strict Nuclear Waste Inspections at Carlsbad |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
The Citizens for Alternatives to Radioactive Dumping, or CARD, held a town hall meeting last night in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Feb. 2006 |
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Madrid and Feldman Seek Extension of Medicare Plan D Deadline |
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By: Mary Woods
The Medicare prescription drug benefit went into effect in January, and a deadline looms on May 15th for Medicare users to pick up a plan and sign up, or pay a penalty if they choose to sign up later. Two of New Mexico's elected officials are launching a petition to Congress to do something to relieve...
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Stories from Wed., 22 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Feb. 2006 |
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Los Alamos and Sandia Preparing a New Generation of Nuclear Weapons |
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By: Renée Blake
The National Nuclear Security Administration, or NNSA, which runs the nation's nuclear weapons complex has asked Los Alamos National Laboratory to begin manufacturing a new generation of nuclear weapons cores. The administrator of the NNSA appears to be enthusiastic, but Renee Blake has also heard from...
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Feb. 2006 |
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Katrina: A Family in Albuquerque Faces Multiple Challenges |
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By: Jim Williams
Six months after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, continues to send mixed signals to the storm's victims scattered around the country. And some insurance companies have turned their backs, as well. One family living in Albuquerque is now facing...
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Feb. 2006 |
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Citizens Concerned Over Relaxing Regulations at Carlsbad Nuclear Waste Plant |
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Tonight the Citizens for Alternatives to Radioactive Dumping, or CARD, will hold a town hall meeting in Albuquerque. Janet Greenwald, co-coordinator for CARD explains the reason for the meeting. Listen Currently, all barrels of waste are inspected before being sent to WIPP to be disposed of. The change...
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Stories from Tue., 21 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Feb. 2006 |
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Black Panthers Celebrate History of Movement and Work To Be Done |
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By: Renée Blake
Members of the Black Panther Party have been in Albuquerque to acknowledge their 40th Anniversary and promote a book entitled "Huey: Spirit of the Panther." Renee Blake talked with two of the Party members.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Feb. 2006 |
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Sandia's Red Storm Program Tests Weapons Via Simulation |
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By: Mary Woods
Storage and production of nuclear weapons are about to take a change in direction, with the advent of the newest supercomputer at Sandia Laboratories.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Feb. 2006 |
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Special Legislative Session Still Under Consideration |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson says his office is hearing from New Mexicans and they want him to call a special legislative session. However, the governor says he hasn't made up his mind.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Feb. 2006 |
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Conservation "Scorecard" Rates Democrats High; Republicans Low |
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The League of Conservation Voters today released its National Environmental Scorecard for 2005 and the New Mexico delegation rated an average of 38% overall...which falls below the national average of 45% for both houses. In evaluating some of the environmental and conservation votes, some of the issues...
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Feb. 2006 |
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Richardson Will Veto $200 Million to Balance Budget |
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Governor Richardson's top budget advisor, Finance and Administration Secretary James Jimenez says the governor needs to veto more than $100 million from spending bills to balance budget accounts this year. That according to a report from the Associated Press. However, today, the governor offered a larger...
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Stories from Mon., 20 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Feb. 2006 |
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New Director of SHRI Speaks on Mexico-U.S. Immigration Issues |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Dr. LM Garcia y Greigo, the new director of the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute at the University of New Mexico, or SHRI, had his public debut early this month.
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Feb. 2006 |
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Santa Fe Police Chief Beverly Lennen Retires |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Fe's first-ever female police chief is retiring next week after 22 years with the department in various capacities. She leaves a strong legacy of community involvement in her wake.
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Stories from Fri., 17 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Feb. 2006 |
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Funds for School Construction and Rural Road Improvement Fall Short |
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By: Jim Williams
State budget questions continue following the end of the 30-day legislative session yesterday. School building and rural road improvements were affected by the final allocations.
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Feb. 2006 |
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Native Americans Encounter Barriers in Obtaining Health Insurance |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
According to a new study, entitled "Barriers to Obtaining Health Insurance Among Native Americans", commissioned by the Human Services Department, Native Americans are disproportionately uninsured compared to other New Mexicans. The Human Services department and Governor Richardson's Insure New Mexico...
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Feb. 2006 |
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Former Hispanic Center Employees Criticize Cultural Affairs Secretary Ashman |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Ex-employees of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque have a bone to pick with the state's Secretary of Cultural Affairs.
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Stories from Thu., 16 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Feb. 2006 |
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Film Review: Lubbock Lights |
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By: Jim Terr
Not that far from New Mexico's eastern border is a Texas town that's had a remarkable place in music history, and it's now chronicled in a new documentry.
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Feb. 2006 |
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Bingaman Opposes Bush Aministration Proposed Sale of 800,000 Acres of Public Lands |
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By: Mary Woods
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman has taken a public stand against the sale of public lands to reduce the national deficit. The senator spoke about the Bush Administration proposal to generate over a billion dollars in revenue by selling off public land.
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Feb. 2006 |
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Senate Stymies Minimum Wage and Tax Cuts for Low Income Families |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate handed Governor Bill Richardson a couple of defeats today on his top priorities for the legislative session. The Governor responded by saying he'll consider calling a special session. The Governor wants the citizens of New Mexico to let his office know if they want a special session...
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Stories from Wed., 15 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Feb. 2006 |
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Call-in Show: Black Panther Party Celebrates 40th Anniversary at UNM |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Beginning today the Black Panther Party will mark its 40th anniversary here in Albuquerque at the University of New Mexico. This five-day event is the centerpiece of UNM's Black History Month celebration. On this morning's Call-In Show, Host Arcie Chapa and the guests talked about this weekend's events...
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Feb. 2006 |
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Senate Democrats Weaken Minimum Wage Bill; Governor Threatens Veto |
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By: Jim Williams
In the final hours of the legislative session in Santa Fe, lawmakers are nearing final action on two of Governor Bill Richardson's priorities: the minimum wage and paper ballots. Richardson still may not support the minimum wage bill in its current form.
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Feb. 2006 |
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"The Nature Conservancy" Re-Opens Office in New Mexico |
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By: Mary Woods
Mention "The Nature Conservancy", and someone will either extol the non-profit for efforts to preserve land with ecological significance; or someone will demonize the organization for using large financial resources to make property deals. What is certain is that The Nature Conservancy, since its creation...
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Feb. 2006 |
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Interview Part ll: Jared Diamond on Resource Management and Geography Education |
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By: Renée Blake
Yesterday, physiologist, evolutionary biologist and bio-geographer Jared Diamond, Author of "Guns, Germs and Steel" and "Collapse" spoke about the most serious problems we face in today's world and why he is optimistic. In part 2 of his interview with Renee Blake, he continues to describe his facination...
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Stories from Tue., 14 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Feb. 2006 |
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Interview Part l: Jared Diamond at UNM |
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By: Renée Blake
When Jared Diamond visited Albuquerque last month, his talk at the University of New Mexico sold out. Renee Blake visited with the author and with some of his admirers to get information and reactions.
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Feb. 2006 |
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Senate Version of Minimum Wage Law Endangers Workers' Jobs |
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By: Jim Williams
The state's minimum wage may indeed rise after this year's legislative session, but how much and how soon remains to be determined. Other issues regarding a new minimum wage law are also unresolved.
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Stories from Mon., 13 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Feb. 2006 |
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Alamogordo Eminent Domain Case Involves Fight Over Water Rights |
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By: Sherri Barth
Eminent domain may affect more than the land, when it comes to government confiscation of private property..... Listen The United States House of Representatives approved a bill on November 3rd that would prevent court seizure of private property for commercial use. The bill has moved to the United...
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Feb. 2006 |
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State Senator Carraro Enters Republican Primary for U.S. Senate |
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In Santa Fe today, State Senator Joseph J. Carraro announced that he intends to run for the U.S. Senate. Carraro, a Republican, was first elected to the legislature in 1985, and represents Bernalillo and Sandoval counties. He joins a field of four other Republicans who have an interest in unseating incumbent...
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Feb. 2006 |
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Legislature Hits Crunch Time; "Year of the Child" Bills Still Pending |
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By: Jim Williams
The 30-day legislative session comes to an end this week in Santa Fe, and lawmakers are struggling to address a long list of bills remaining on their schedules. A number of important issues continue to compete with the budget matters at the Capitol.
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Stories from Fri., 10 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Feb. 2006 |
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Otero Mesa Drilling On Hold For Now |
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By: Mary Woods
The fragile ecosystem of Otero Mesa will be spared from gas drilling until a law suit is settled between the State of New Mexico and the Bureau of Land Management. But when the BLM does grant drilling permits in the state, it's a cash bonanza.
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Feb. 2006 |
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Film Review: Ushpizin |
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By: Jim Terr
Sometimes miracles occur in the strangest places. Reviewer Jim Terr had an almost miraculous movie-going experience with the new Israeli film, "Ushpizin".
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Feb. 2006 |
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State Senate Limits Funds for "Year of the Child" Initiatives |
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By: Jim Williams
Conference committees will remain closed to the public at the State Legislature following a vote in the Senate today. And Governor Richardson is disappointed in a Senate budget bill that does not allocate sufficient resources to fund many of his initiatives in support of children.
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Stories from Thu., 9 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Feb. 2006 |
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Conference Works to Improve Indigenous Suicide Prevention Programs |
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By: Carole Nez
This week the Indian Health Service Division of Behavioral Health and the National Institutes of Health were part of a conference in Albuquerque on indigenous suicide prevention programs in Canada and the United States.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Feb. 2006 |
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State Senate Committee OKs Bill for Paper Ballot Election Systems |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico is one step closer today to using paper ballot election systems. Legislation that would mandate the change has cleared a major hurdle.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Feb. 2006 |
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Call-In Show Examines Issues Regarding Poverty in New Mexico |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Coverage of the 2006 legislative session was continued today on the Call-In Show. This morning's show, with host Arcie Chapa, looked at bills that address the problems of those living in poverty.
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Stories from Wed., 8 Feb. 2006
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Sandia Labs Unveils "Red Storm" Supercomputer |
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By: Mary Woods
The "Red Storm" supercomputer debuted for the media today as a precocious three year old, though the engineers at Sandia National Laboratories have been developing the computer for the last ten years. This was the first media "OP" for the world's 6th fastest computer, some portions of which are still...
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Feb. 2006 |
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ACORN Takes Action to Put Minimum Wage Initiative on Ballot Again |
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By: Renée Blake
Some Albuquerque residents are not confident that the 2006 legislative session will provide a satisfactory minimum wage bill. So they have decided to take the situation into their own hands...just in case.
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Feb. 2006 |
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State House of Representatives Considers Tax and Healthcare Bills |
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By: Jim Williams
The state House of Representatives today passed bills related to taxes and healthcare, among other things. Jim Williams has that and other news from the Capitol.
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Feb. 2006 |
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City Council Proposes "El Vado Motel" as Albuquerque Landmark |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
One of the Albuquerque City Council priorities last Monday involved creating the legal process to develop the El Vado Motel, built in 1937, into an Albuquerque Route 66 landmark.
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Stories from Tue., 7 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Feb. 2006 |
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Senator Bingaman Speaks Out on the Proposed 2007 Budget |
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By: Renée Blake
President Bush has submitted his $2.77 trillion dollar budget for fiscal year 2007, to Congress. The budget proposes permanent tax cuts, while projecting a deficit of $354 billion dollars. According to the Office of Management and Budget "The President's 2007 Budget continues the successful pro-growth...
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Feb. 2006 |
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Pro-Conservation Group Lobbies at Capitol |
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By: Jim Williams
The environment has a new voice in the state legislature this year. An organization dedicated to representing conservation-minded New Mexicans has been active at the Capitol during this 30-day session.
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Feb. 2006 |
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Law Enforcement Officials Advocate Pre-K with "Fight Crime: Invest in Kids" Program |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
"Fight Crime:Invest in Kids" is a group working toward providing all New Mexico children with access to preschool. This is part of a larger fight to reduce crime by getting to the source of the problem.
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Stories from Mon., 6 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Feb. 2006 |
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Senator Domenici Speaks on Security and Budget Issues |
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By: Renée Blake
For his weekly conference call, Senator Pete Domenici responded to a variety of questions this morning.
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Feb. 2006 |
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State Senate Passes Spaceport Bill; Aspartame Ban Proposal Dies |
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By: Jim Williams
A wide variety of bills were debated today at the State Legislature. Measures dealing with ethics reform, the state minimum wage, and DNA sampling were all part of the proceedings. Listen Over the weekend, the Senate on Saturday approved part of a plan to establish a spaceport near Las Cruces. By a...
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Stories from Fri., 3 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Feb. 2006 |
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Patricia Madrid Comments on President Bush's National Priorities |
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By: Renée Blake
New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid spoke today on a teleconference call in response to some of the issues addressed by President Bush in his State of the Union speech Tuesday..and issues she hoped he would mention today in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Feb. 2006 |
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President Bush Speaks at Intel on America's Competitive Edge |
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By: Jim Williams
President and First lady Laura Bush visited Intel Corporation in Rio Rancho today for a "panel on American Competitiveness." The President elaborated on some of his State of the Union initiatives on keeping high-tech jobs and innovations in the U.S. There is an initiative in Congress called "Protect...
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Feb. 2006 |
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New Legislation Targets Domestic Violence and Gang Recruitment |
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By: Deborah Martinez
With less than two weeks to go in this session of the New Mexico State Legislature, bills are moving forward making it harder for domestic violence offenders and gang recruiters to commit crimes. The compromise Living Wage bill gets the nod from the governor.
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Feb. 2006 |
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Bush at Intel: Demonstrators Voice Both Protest and Support |
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By: Carole Nez
Demonstrators at Intel during President Bush's talk there voiced many reasons for protesting his policies as well as for supporting them.
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Stories from Thu., 2 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Feb. 2006 |
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Call-In Show Explores Renewable Energy Initiatives and Spaceport |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Today on the Call-In Show, Arcie Chapa spoke with guests about renewable energy initiatives in the current legislature, and what this means for New Mexico. In the second half of the program, she spoke with the State Secretary of Economic Development, Rick Homans, about the New Mexico spaceport project...
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"World Can't Wait" Protests While Bush Addresses Nation |
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By: Renée Blake
As the President prepared for the State of the Union address Tuesday evening, people all across the country were joining with a group called "World Can't Wait" to protest on a variety of points. In Albuquerque, they gathered at Carlisle and Comanche.
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Feb. 2006 |
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Pre-K Program Thrives in Agua Fria on Santa Fe's West Side |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson continues to push for increased funding for pre-kindergarten programs across New Mexico. Those programs have already demonstrated classroom benefits. One program in Santa Fe is also using pre-k as a starting point to build a stronger community.
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Feb. 2006 |
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State House of Representatives Passes 2006 Budget Bill |
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By: Deborah Martinez`
Members of the House of Representatives unanimously passed a budget bill to finance state government today. Education will get about half of the $5,100,000,000 appropriations, including 5% raises for teachers. There was also a commemoration of Guadalupe-Hidalgo Day at the Roundhouse.
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Vote on Important School Bond Propositions - Tuesday, July 7th |
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By: Mary Woods
Election on Tuesday February 7th will determine some funding issues for the Santa Fe County School District, the Albuquerque Public Schools and the Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute.
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Stories from Wed., 1 Feb. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Feb. 2006 |
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"Rolling Rainforest" Exhibit to Visit NM Pueblos |
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By: Deborah Martinez
A bill passed by last year's legislature is paying off for students in New Mexico's Native American communities this month, as they get a glimpse of the world's rainforest through a traveling exhibit. The "Rolling Rainforest" made its first stop in Santa Fe today, where dozens of visitors to the Roundhouse...
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Feb. 2006 |
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Theater Review: "Winter One Acts" at Theater Grottesco in Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Terr
Santa Fe's Theater Grottesco is always challenging, and it's often well worth the effort to meet them on their own turf. "Winter One Acts" will play for the last time this weekend, February 3-5 in Santa Fe. For more information, call 1-505-474-8400.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Feb. 2006 |
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Legislative Committee Heavily Amends Minimum Wage Proposal |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson's version of a minimum wage hike bill for the state was heavily amended last night in a committee meeting at the Capitol. The measure now would raise the wage more slowly over three years, with other restrictions.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Feb. 2006 |
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NM Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Senators passed the Medical Marijuana Bill after a lengthy debate today, and lawmakers heard from youth groups around the state demanding that their issues be heard, including teen suicide and gangs.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Feb. 2006 |
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New Mill Levy Tax Requested for Santa Fe Public School Improvements |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
On Tuesday, February 7th, voters in Santa Fe County School District will be asked to vote for a new mill levy tax to finance improvements in the buildings and grounds of the district's public schools.
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