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KUNM News Archives: 2007 - February
Stories from Wed., 28 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Feb. 2007 |
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NM U.S. Attorney David Iglesias Resigns |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico U.S. Attorney David Iglesias is leaving office today after more than five years. He's among eight U.S. attorneys nationwide who were asked to resign last December by officials with the Justice Department. Iglesias is a Republican and says he is "disappointed" how the situation was handled...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Feb. 2007 |
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State Legislature Deals Blow to Desert Rock Power Plant |
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By: Jim Williams
A proposal for a coal-fired power plant in northwest New Mexico has been dealt a blow at the state legislature today. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, a House committee has tabled a measure to give the plant's builder a state tax credit
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Feb. 2007 |
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City Breaks Ground for New Skateboard Park |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The City of Albuquerque broke ground on a modular skateboard park just north of downtown yesterday. Danny Hernandez has the story.
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Feb. 2007 |
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New Alliance Forms for Rio Grande Ecosystem Protection |
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By: Danny Hernandez
An unlikely alliance made up of the City of Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and numerous environmental groups has formed to help keep Rio Grande ecosystems healthy. Danny Hernandez has the story.
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Feb. 2007 |
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Senate Open Meetings Bill Defeated 21-20; Opponents Resort to Parlimentary Shenanigans |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has once again volleyed an open meetings bill back and forth, and then spiked it. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the votes couldn't have been any closer.
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Feb. 2007 |
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Bingaman Comments on Cheney Assassination Attempt in Afganistan |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says the unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Dick Cheney in Afganistan today should not signal a change in U.S. policy in the war on terror. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Feb. 2007 |
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Bingaman Expects Budget Shortfall for Forest Service and Wildfire Prevention |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says President Bush's proposed budget may leave the U.S. Forest Service with inadequate funding if the wildfire season is severe this summer. Bingaman, who chairs the Senate Energy Committee, will lead a review of the president's forestry budget this week on Capitol...
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Stories from Tue., 27 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Feb. 2007 |
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Desert Rock Plant Faces Stiffer Environmental Requirements |
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By: Jim Williams
A state legislative committee is apparently having a hard time compromising on a tax break to build a coal-fired power plant in northwest New Mexico.
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Stories from Mon., 26 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Feb. 2007 |
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House Committee Passes Surface Owners Protection Act |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
House Bill 827, the so-called "Surface Owners Protection Act", unanimously passed the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee Monday, and heads now to the House floor for a vote. The measure is designed to require the oil and gas industry to work with landowners before drilling on private land....
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Feb. 2007 |
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Two NM Senate Committees Pass Resolution Requiring Congressional Consideration of Impeachment |
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By: John West
A resolution calling on Congress to debate the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney has cleared its second committee at the state legislature. The measure passed the Senate Rules Committee a week and a half ago. It moved on to the Senate Public Affairs Committee Sunday, where it...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Feb. 2007 |
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UNM Minority Leaders To Monitor President Elect Schmidly's Promise of Diversity |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Oklahoma State University President David Schmidly will have a new home in Albuquerque starting in June. Schmidly will replace Louis Caldera, whose presidency ended abruptly a year ago with his removal and the subsequent buyout of his contract. But not everyone is happy with the selection of Schmidly....
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Stories from Fri., 23 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Feb. 2007 |
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Open Conference Committees Bill Comes to Senate Floor - Again |
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By: Jim Williams
Another measure to open conference committees is on the way to the Senate floor at the state legislature. From the capitol, Jim Williams reports on that and other news.
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Feb. 2007 |
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House Hearing Tomorrow on Cockfighting Ban |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico is one of the two states where cockfighting is legal. But that could soon change: a ban on the activity has passed the state Senate and will be heard tomorrow in the House Agriculture Committee. For a closer look, Jodi Breisler, from our fellow NPR affiliate in Las Cruces, visited a game...
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Feb. 2007 |
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Senate Passes Controversial Desert Rock Power Plant Tax Break |
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Two bills that would provide state tax breaks of $85 million to a New York company seeking to build a coal-fired power plant in northwest New Mexico have passed the Senate Conservation Committee. Sithe Global Company has proposed building the so-called "Desert Rock" plant on Navajo Nation land near...
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Feb. 2007 |
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House Democrats and Republicans at Odds Over Appropriations Distribution |
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By: Jim Williams
A general appropriations bill passed last night by the state House of Representatives drew the ire of House Republicans, who say they were treated unfairly in the distribution of money. $26 million dollars was added to the bill for House members' projects in their home districts. The money was included...
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Stories from Thu., 22 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Feb. 2007 |
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Commentary: Presidents Day |
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By: John Ganster
We celebrated Presidents Day on Monday this year, but Presidents Day used to be held each year on Washington's Birthday, February 22, until Congress decided the occasion would be better marked with a three-day weekend. With a few thoughts about the origen of Presidents Day, George Washington's legacy,...
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Feb. 2007 |
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Desert Rock Controversy Continues in Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
Just prior to the current state legislative session, Governor Bill Richardson announced his support for limiting greenhouse emissions that are produced in the state. But, as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, lawmakers are still talking about a tax measure to help build a 2.5 billion dollar...
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Feb. 2007 |
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Senate Bill Requires Increased Use of Renewable Energy Sources |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has passed a measure requiring electricity providers to ramp up the amount of renewable energy in their portfolios. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, one of New Mexico's U.S. Senators also visited the roundhouse today, and has some words of praise for the state's actions...
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Stories from Wed., 21 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Feb. 2007 |
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Commentary: Santa Fe Cinematheques |
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By: Jim Terr
Santa Fe is one of the most movie-going cities in the country, and has cinematheques galore to boot. KUNM's commentator Jim Terr explains.
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Feb. 2007 |
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House Passes Bill for Public Funding of Statewide Campaigns |
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By: Jim Williams
The state House of Representatives this afternoon has passed a bill establishing public funding of statewide campaigns for primary and general elections. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Feb. 2007 |
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NM Voices for Children Criticizes Bush Budget 2008 |
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President Bush's 2008 budget would mean the loss of federal dollars for programs affecting New Mexico's children over the next five years. Primary and secondary education would lose $76 million dollars. Head Start programs would lose $9 million. In addition, programs designed to help low income people...
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Stories from Tue., 20 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Feb. 2007 |
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Part ll: Sandia Mixed Waste Landfill: Proposed Protection from Toxic Discharges |
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By: Renée Blake
In our first installment about the Sandia Mixed Waste Landfill, we presented some of the issues that could impact Albuquerque's drinking water aquifer. Today, Renee Blake offers some of the proposed solutions for protecting against toxic discharges from the dump. The New Mexico Environment Department...
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Feb. 2007 |
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Republicans Criticize 5.6 Billion Dollar State Budget |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico House of Representatives has passed a 5.6 billion dollar budget bill for the state. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, Republicans railed against what they said is irresponsible and short-sighted spending.
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Feb. 2007 |
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Part l: Sandia Mixed Waste Landfill: Water Issues |
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By: Renée Blake
Is Albuquerque's drinkng water threatened? That's the question at the center of a suit filed by Citizen Action New Mexico concerning the Sandia Mixed Waste Landfill. Renee Blake has been following the story.
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Stories from Mon., 19 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 19 Feb. 2007 |
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Payday Loan Bill Passes House |
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By: Jim Williams
The state House of Representatives has passed a bill limiting rates that payday lenders can charge to borrowers. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the measure is designed to stop the cycle of debt many lower-income New Mexicans continue to experience.
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Stories from Sat., 17 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Sat., 17 Feb. 2007 |
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Part Vll: Global Warming: Paradigm Shift |
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By: Danny Hernandez
So now that we have heard from the experts on what Global Warming is and some of the things that CAN be done about it, the next question is why should we care? Why does it matter? And how do we get beyond our own individual interests to tackle this proplem? In the last installment of our Global Warming...
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Stories from Fri., 16 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Feb. 2007 |
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Commentary: Impeachment Essay |
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By: Jim Terr
Being conservative by nature if not in politics, commentator Jim Terr has been resistent to the idea of impeaching our current leaders. Now, he says, he has changed his mind.
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Feb. 2007 |
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Several Bills Pass at Roundhouse as Legislature Adjourns for Weekend |
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By: Jim Williams
Both houses of the state legislature have adjourned this afternoon after passing a number of bills. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Feb. 2007 |
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Ban on Driving With Hand-Held Cell Phones Begins Today |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
After a period of speculation and controversy, the ban on hand-held cell phones while driving in Albuquerque went into effect today. Jenifer Jackson has the details.
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Feb. 2007 |
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State House Passes Comprehensive Ban on Smoking in Indoor Public Places |
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By: Jim Williams
One chamber of the state legislature has passed a statewide smoking ban. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the measure received unanimous support in the House.
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Stories from Thu., 15 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Feb. 2007 |
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U.S. House Passes Non -Binding Resolution Against Troop Increase |
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The U.S. House has approved a non-binding measure opposing President Bush's troop increase in Iraq after four days of debate. New Mexico's House members split down party lines today on the resolution. Democrat Tom Udall of Santa Fe voted for the resolution, saying he is hopeful it will signal an important...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Feb. 2007 |
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Desert Rock Power Plant Tax Break Bill Back on Legislative Table |
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By: Jim Williams
A bill to give a tax break to a company that wants to build a coal-fired power plant in northwest New Mexico is back in play. The state House Energy and Natural Resources Committee has put the measure back on its schedule after tabling it a couple of weeks ago. The bill would give New York-based Sithe...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Feb. 2007 |
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Part Vl: Global Warming: Government Policies |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Although personal decisions and technological advances will go a long way toward reducing our carbon footprint, it will take policy decisions to reduce global warming. Kelly MacNeil talks with experts and elected officials to see what can be done and is being done at local, state and national levels....
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Feb. 2007 |
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Part V: Global Warming: Alternative Energy |
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By: Danny Hernandez
New Mexicans get most of their electricity from coal-fired power plants; petroleum fuels the state's transportation system; and natural gas is the primary fuel used to heat homes. All these energy sources come from burning fossil fuels which emit carbon dioxide - the main culprit in global warming....
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Stories from Wed., 14 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Feb. 2007 |
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Payday Loan Protection and Open Conference Committee Bills Encounter Obstacles |
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By: Jim Williams
A number of bills were passed on the floors of the state House and Senate yesterday, but some of the bigger ones continue to be put off. Fom the capitol in Santa Fe, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Feb. 2007 |
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Part lVa: Global Warming: ABQ High Performance Building Ordinance |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Albuqueque is looking to take a leadership role in what building codes can do to reduce greenhouse emissions. A bill proposed by City Councilors Issac Benton, Michael Cadigan and Martin Heinrich could put Albuquerque in the forefront in the fight to reduce greenhouse gases by requiring the hightest green...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Feb. 2007 |
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" Wedding Central" Remained Open on Valentines Day - Despite Snow |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Although the rest of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court was closed due to the inclement weather, Wedding Central remained open for business. Every year on Valentines Day, some of the county court judges devote their day to marrying couples. Jennifer Jackson spoke with Janet Blair, the public...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Feb. 2007 |
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Commentary: Valentines Day |
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By: John Ganster
Valentines, the day of loving exchanges and expressions of romance, has its origins in the 4th century B.C. with a festival for the fertility god Lupercus, and a pagan lottery thrown in honor of the young men of ancient Rome. Centuries later, early fathers of the Christian Church would search for a...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Feb. 2007 |
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Part lV: Global Warming: The Building Sector |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Back in the 70s when the U.S. suffered its first oil crisis, the Land of Enchantment was at the forefront of the solar energy movement. One of New Mexico's solar energy pioneers from the 70s is leading the charge to make all buildings free of carbon emissions. Danny Hernandez has the story. Tomorrow,...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Feb. 2007 |
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Part lll: Global Warming: The Transportation Sector |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
In our ongoing series on Global Warming, KUNM's Kelly MacNeil takes a look at the way the transportation sector contributes to our state's greenhouse gas emissions - and what can be done to change that.
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Stories from Tue., 13 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Feb. 2007 |
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Whistleblower Protection Act Introduced in the Legislature. |
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Republican State Senator Sue Wilson Beffort introduced the Whistleblower Protection Act on Monday February 12th. Under the bill, it would be illegal to blacklist or retaliate against a public employee who reports illegal or unethical conduct. The Senator believes making it safe for public employees...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Feb. 2007 |
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House and Senate Compromise Needed for NM Minimum Wage Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
A House committee this afternoon passed a measure to raise the state minimum wage. The committee was charged with working out differences between two competing versions of the bill. House Speaker Ben Lujan's bill raises the state minimum wage to $6.50 in 2008, then $7.50 in 2009. It passed the House...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Feb. 2007 |
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Investigation Underway Regarding NM Help America Vote Monies |
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Republican State Senator Dianna Duran says that during a Senate Rules Committee meeting, she was among those who heard from the new Secretary of State Mary Herrera about an outstanding debt she was left with upon coming into the office. Listen Duran says a federal investigation has been underway about...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Feb. 2007 |
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U.S. Senate Grapples With Emergency Funding Bills |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says while the House is busy this week debating President Bush's Iraq policy, the Senate has to scramble to approve emergency spending bills. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Feb. 2007 |
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NM National Guard Short of "Dual Use Equipment " Needed |
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The New Mexico National Guard has only 33.8 percent of the "dual use" equipment it needs - the lowest in the nation. That's according to a report by the Government Accountability Office. "Dual use" means equipment that the Guard can use for war or for domestic purposes. Brigadier General Kenny C....
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Feb. 2007 |
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Compromise Reached on Payday Loan Fee Cap |
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By: Jim Williams
Lawmakers have struck a compromise on a bill to limit fees that payday lenders charge in New Mexico. The measure would cap effective annual rates at about 42 percent. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams.
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Feb. 2007 |
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Part ll: Global Warming: The Consequences |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Scientists and other experts concur that our planet is getting warmer and that human activity is primarily to blame for this change. But scientists still disagree on the magnitude of the problem. In the second installment of KUNM's week-long series on global warming, Danny Hernandez explores some of...
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Stories from Mon., 12 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Feb. 2007 |
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Part l: Global Warming - What Is It? |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Global Warming. Climate Change. The Greenhouse Effect. You probably hear these words several times a week. But how well are they really understood? What causes global warming, why are we worried about it, and what can people do to stop it? KUNM will be looking at all these questions over this week,...
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Feb. 2007 |
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Death Penalty Bill Moves on to State Senate |
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By: Jim Williams
At the halfway point of the legislative session in Santa Fe, the state House of Representatives has passed a bill repealing the death penalty in New Mexico. The measure now heads to the Senate. From the captol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Feb. 2007 |
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Navajo Community Files Suit Against Uranium Mining Company |
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Members of the Navajo community today filed a lawsuit in federal court. The suit is aimed at derailing proposed uranium mining in and near the communities of Crownpoint and Church Rock. This latest suit comes after the loss of a ten-year-long bid to overturn a uranium mining license to Hydro Resources...
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Feb. 2007 |
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Public Access to Conference Committees Bill Moves Ahead in Senate |
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By: Jim Williams
A Senate committee has passed a measure to open conference committees to the public. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Feb. 2007 |
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State House Passes Repeal of Death Penalty Bill |
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The state House today passed a measure to repeal New Mexico's death penalty and replace it with a life-without- parole sentense. The bill's sponsor, Democratic Representative Gail Beam, said capital punishment does not deter murderers and is unfairly administered. There are only two men on New Mexico's...
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Stories from Fri., 9 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Feb. 2007 |
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Bills to Reduce DWI Move Through Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
Several bills aimed at reducing Driving While Intoxicated, DWI, in New Mexico, continue to move through the state legislature. Among them is a measure designed to toughen the penalties for DWI convictions. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Feb. 2007 |
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Albuquerque Student Speaks to Legislature on African American Day |
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For African American Day today, the state legislature honored an Albuquerque High School student for his writing in the Alice Faye Kent Hoppes Statewide Scholarship Essay Contest. The winner was introduced by Joycelyn Jackson, multicultural education coordinator for Albuquerque Public Schools. Listen...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Feb. 2007 |
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Italian Film Festival (along with Italian Food Specials!) Opens at Kimo |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Albuquerque is playing host to its first ever Italian Film festival this weekend. Jennifer Jackson has the details. For more information concerning all aspects of the festival call 505-856-9501.
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Feb. 2007 |
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Albuquerque Named Nation's #1 Fittest City! |
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By: Steve Shadley
A national magazine has selected Albuquerque as the top "FITTEST" city in the U.S. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Feb. 2007 |
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Eminent Domain Bills Advance in Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
Two eminent domain bills advanced at the state legislature yesterday. They are the result of an interim task force put together by Governor Richardson. KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol.
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Feb. 2007 |
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New City "Family Advocacy Center" Opening in July 'O7 |
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By: Steve Shadley
The City of Albuquerque today announced it is opening a "Family Advocacy Center" for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Thu., 8 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Feb. 2007 |
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Weakened Cockfighting Ban Passes Senate |
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By: Jim Williams
Cockfighting may be going down in the state, but not before a long fight...and a lot of compromise. The state Senate Wednesday afternoon spent nearly five hours debating a ban on the activity. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the bill has been weakened some more, but it has cleared the...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Feb. 2007 |
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Richardson's First Foreign Policy Statement Calls for Nuclear Weapons Reductions |
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Governor Richardson made the first foreign policy address of his presidential candidacy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington today. His plan is to reduce nuclear weapons. Los Alamos Study Group Director Greg Mello states that Richardson's plan won't affect employment....
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Feb. 2007 |
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Bernalillo County Saves 100 Billion Gallons of Water Over Ten Years |
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By: Steve Shadley
Ceremonies were held on Albuquerque's northeast side today to celebrate a remarkable achievement in conservation. The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority says consumers have saved 100 billion gallons of water over the past decade. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Wed., 7 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Feb. 2007 |
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APS Mill Levy Passes by 60% to 40% |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
The APS Mill Levy and Board Elections vote was yesterday, February 6th. Jennifer Jackson has the results.
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Feb. 2007 |
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U.S. Post Office Increases Efforts to Stop ID and Mail Theft in NM |
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By: Steve Shadley
The U.S. Postal Service is stepping-up efforts to curb identity and mail theft in New Mexico.
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Feb. 2007 |
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Children, Youth and Families Department Seeks Budget Increase |
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By: Jim Williams
A Senate committee will take a close look at the budget for the state Children Youth and Families Department, or CYFD, today at the legislature. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the organization is looking for a 13 million dollar budget increase over last year, in part to pay for more child protective...
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Stories from Tue., 6 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Feb. 2007 |
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Opponents of Desert Rock Power Plant Rally in Rotunda |
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By: Jim Williams
About 200 opponents of a planned power plant in northwest New Mexico rallied yesterday at the state capitol to draw attention to bills that would benefit the project's developer. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from Santa Fe, many of those opponents are Navajos who live near the proposed site for the...
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Feb. 2007 |
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Bingaman Disappointed Over Politics Surrounding Iraq Resolution Vote |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he's disappointed that politics are at play in the Senate around a resolution opposing President Bush's proposed troop surge in Iraq. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Feb. 2007 |
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Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Cockfighting Ban |
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A bill that would ban cockfighting in New Mexico has cleared another important hurdle. Yesterday, in Santa Fe, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the measure by a vote of 7 to 3 after lessening proposed penalties. The committee made a first-time offense a misdemeanor. After that it would be a...
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Feb. 2007 |
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City Council Votes for Restrictions on Cell Phone Use While Driving |
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Albuquerque may one day soon be following in the footsteps of Santa Fe, at least where it comes to driving with a cell phone in your ear. Last night, in a vote split along party lines, for what Councilor Don Harris said is the first such split he has seen, the Albuquerque City Council voted 5-4 to restrict...
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Feb. 2007 |
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February 6th: Mill Levy Voting Day |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Tomorrow, February 6th, is voting day for the Albuquerque Public School System's Mill Levy. Also on the ballot are school board positions in districts One, Two, and Four. Jennifer Jackson has the details.
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Feb. 2007 |
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Domestic Partners Insurance Bill Passes State House |
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The state House has approved a bill aimed at extending health insurance coverage to domestic partners. The measure allows voluntary compliance for employers to offer health insurance to domestic partners. If employers want to provide the coverage the bill requires their insurance companies to offer...
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Stories from Mon., 5 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Feb. 2007 |
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State Legislature Skeptical About Mandatory National ID Program |
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By: Renée Blake
Back in October, KUNM broadcast a couple of stories about the federal Real ID program. Now the state legislature is looking at it. And the House does not seem to like what it is seeing. KUNM's Renee Blake has been following the progress of Real ID and filed this report.
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Feb. 2007 |
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Richardson is Guest on "Latino USA" |
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New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson spent the weekend in Washington D.C. where, among other things, he made a speech to the Democratic National Committee. The governor appeared along with a few other Democrats who have announced they also plan to seek their party's nomination for president next year,...
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Stories from Sun., 4 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Sun., 4 Feb. 2007 |
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NM ACLU Files Suit in Support of Same-Sex Couples' Retirement Benefits |
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By: Steve Shadley
The New Mexico ACLU filed a lawsuit today seeking retirement health insurance for same-sex and domestic partners of state employees. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Fri., 2 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Feb. 2007 |
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Health Insurance Task Committee Looks at Three Options for NM |
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By: Jim Williams
A task force on health care will release recommendations by this summer for making health coverage available and affordable to more New Mexicans. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams has a look at the plans the task force examined and the timeline for implementation.
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Feb. 2007 |
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NM Media Industries Conference Held at UNM |
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By: Danny Hernandez
About three hundred people crowded the University of New Mexico Student Union Building ballroom today to immerse themselves in the media industry. It was the third annual New Mexico Media Industries Conference. Many participants were already part of the film industry, while others were trying to decide...
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Feb. 2007 |
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State Senate Says Farewell to Former Senator Leonard Tsosie |
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The state Senate bid a final farewell this afternoon to former Senator Leonard Tsosie. The Democrat Tsosie last month left the Senate after thirteen years to take a seat on the Navajo Nation Council. Listen Senators thanked Tsosie for his work to get help for low-income Native Americans and getting...
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Feb. 2007 |
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Mescalero Apache President Chino Addessses NM Legislature on Health Care in Indian Country |
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It was Native American Day at the capitol today, and lawmakers heard from leaders from around the Southwest. Mark Chino is president of the Mescalero Apache Tribe of southern New Mexico. He addressed a joint session of the House and Senate, and said the state of health care in Indian Country is deplorable....
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Feb. 2007 |
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Commentary: Bush in Iraq: The Cambodian Option |
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By: Ron Briley
In tonight's commentary, Ron Briley finds some disturbing parallels between the foreign policies of Presidents Richard Nixon and George W. Bush. KUNM accepts commentaries at news@kunm.org.
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Feb. 2007 |
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State Senate Passes Minimum Wage Bill |
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The state Senate has passes a minimum wage increase bill this afternoon. Senate Bill 324 would raise the state minimum to $6.50 an hour in 2008, $7.50 in 2009. It would also allow Santa Fe and Albuquerque's minimum wage laws to remain intact, but would preclude other such local laws from being enacted...
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Stories from Thu., 1 Feb. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 1 Feb. 2007 |
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Cockfighting Ban Passes Key Senate Committee |
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By: Jim Williams
A bill to ban cockfighting in New Mexico has passed a key Senate committee this afternoon. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, it could signal an end to a practice for which New Mexico is one of just two states left in the country where it is legal.
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Airdate: Thu., 1 Feb. 2007 |
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Support for Medical Use of Marijuana Grows in State Legislature |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Today a bill to legalize the medical use of marijuana is taking its first steps through the New Mexico legislature. Kelly MacNeil has the story.
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Airdate: Thu., 1 Feb. 2007 |
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Ancient Folsom Archaeological Site Disturbed By APS Westside School Construction |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Back in August, a crew placing a water line for Albuquerque's new Westside High School ran across and damaged a known archeological site. The site is evidence of some of the earliest Americans and how they lived. Danny Hernandez tells the story and gets some reaction from the Native American community....
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Former Governor King Recovering from Broken Hip |
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Former Governor Bruce King is recovering at the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque today after falling on ice at his home. Bill King said his 82 year old father had to undergo surgery and will be able to leave the hospital in a few days and continue with physical therapy. Listen In 1970, Bruce King...
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Attorney General To Investigate Regional Housing Authority |
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By: Jim Williams
State lawmakers this week have requested two investigations from Attorney General Gary King's office, and King says he is following through on them. About a dozen legislators Tuesday sent a letter to King asking him to look into alleged misuse of funds by District 3 of the Regional Housing Authority....
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