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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - March
Stories from Mon., 31 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Mar. 2003 |
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Students Discuss Issues Surrounding the War with Iraq |
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Members of Albuquerque Student Alliance for Progress were guests on KUNM's Call-In Show. Along with callers and host Kathleen Sabo, the group discussed issues surrounding the war with Iraq. UNM student Trey Smith commented on the war and other issues going to be affected by the war.
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Mar. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Band Collaborates Western Music CD |
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By: Magen White
Three Albuquerque musicians have turned their love for old western music into a new CD. Magen White spent time with the band and has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Mar. 2003 |
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Navajo Nation Vets Proud to Serve for U.S. |
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By: Carole Nez
Three Vietnam Veterans from the Navajo Nation say they are proud to have served their country; however a young Navajo student studying at American University expressed a different view about the war in Iraq. Carole Nez has more in this report.
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Stories from Fri., 28 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Mar. 2003 |
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Investigative Reporter Makes a Stop in New Mexico |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Investigative reporter Greg Palast will be speaking around New Mexico this weekend. He reports for BBC's "Newsnight" and the Guardian newspaper of England. His book, "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy," has been on the New York Times Bestseller List for four weeks and has garnered international attention...
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Mar. 2003 |
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Governor Signs Emergency Contraception Bill |
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By: Leslie Clark
Access to emergency contraception will be available to sexual assault victims in New Mexico. Leslie Clark reports Governor Bill Richardson signed the new bill into law.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Mar. 2003 |
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New Mexicans Share Ideas and Facts About War |
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By: Jeremiah Johnson
While some New Mexicans are expressing their options on the war through rallies and protests others were gathered Thursday at Albuquerque's TVI to share ideas and get some facts on the war in Iraq.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Mar. 2003 |
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Rally Organizers Hope to Draw Variety of People |
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By: Nick Layman
For a gathering billed as "Support the Troops" rally. Organizers hoiped for an event that would appeal to both sides of the war issue.
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Stories from Thu., 27 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Mar. 2003 |
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Rio Grande Teachers Reinstated |
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By: Paul Ingles
One of the two Rio Grande High School teachers who had been suspended for displaying an anti-war sign in her classroom window has been reinstated but docked two days pay for her refusal to take the sign down when asked by her principal. Carmelita Roybal, a language arts teacher at Rio Grande will meet...
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Mar. 2003 |
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War Protests Planned for Civic Plaza |
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By: Paul Ingles
Rallies both in support of the troops and against the war in Iraq are scheduled for Civic Plaza at noon on Friday.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Mar. 2003 |
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War Protests Planned for Civic Plaza |
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By: Paul Ingles
Rallies both in support of the troops and against the war in Iraq are scheduled for Civic Plaza at noon on Friday.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Mar. 2003 |
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Rio Grande Teachers Reinstated |
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By: Paul Ingles
One of the two Rio Grande High School teachers who had been suspended for displaying an anti-war sign in her classroom window has been reinstated but docked two days pay for her refusal to take the sign down when asked by her principal. Carmelita Roybal, a language arts teacher at Rio Grande will meet...
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Mar. 2003 |
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Iraqi Musician Shares his Memories and Music |
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By: Leslia Fishburn Clark
Renowned Iraqi musician, Raheem Al Haj, talked about his homeland and his music. Mr. Al Haj was a guest on a recent KUNM call-in show hosted by Arcie Chapa.
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Stories from Wed., 26 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2003 |
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Call-in Show Discusses New Protest Laws |
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By: Paul Ingles
Albuquerque police officials say they will no longer allow protesters to march in traffic unless they obtain a permit from the city first. Civil rights lawyers are trying to negotiate with city officials to advocate for protesters rights, while minimizing the potential for outbreaks such as the one that...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2003 |
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"Duct and Cover" at the Santa Fe Art Institute |
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By: Leslie Fishburn
"Duct and Cover" is the newest installation at the Santa Fe Art Institute. The show is in response to Homeland Security director Tim Ridge's call to cover windows with plastic sheeting and duct tape in preparation for chemical and biological terrorism.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2003 |
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Severe Winds Expected to Rattle Southern New Mexico |
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By: Catherine Weir
The National Weather Service predicts southwestern New Mexico will experience severe winds tomorrow. Areas west of deming should see wind gusts peaking at over 50 miles an hour at midafternoon. Blowing dust and debris will be a problem for motorists.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2003 |
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More Smallpox Vaccinations in the Coming Weeks |
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By: Eric Whitney
New Mexico's Department of Health says more health-care-professionals will be getting the smallpox vaccination in the coming weeks. The federal government is urging local first responders and health care providers to get the controversial vaccinations to help communities be prepared in the event of a...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2003 |
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Call-in Show Discusses New Protest Laws |
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By: Kathleen Sabo
Albuquerque police officials say they will no longer allow protesters to march in traffic unless they obtain a permit from the city first. Civil rights lawyers are trying to negotiate with city officials to advocate for protesters rights, while minimizing the potential for outbreaks such as the one that...
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Stories from Tue., 25 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Mar. 2003 |
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Rookie Lawmakers Reflect on First Legislative Session |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Now that the 2003 New Mexico regular Legislative session is history, a couple of Rio Rancho lawmakers, both freshmen in the State House of Representatives, shared insights on their first sessions with Tom Trowbridge.
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Mar. 2003 |
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Economic Impacts of a War |
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By: Paul Ingles
The impact of the cost of war on the American economy was the topic on the special KUNM Call-In Show. The guests were columnist and former social services worker Jerry Ortiz Y Pino and Carol Miller, founder of peace-economy.org.
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Mar. 2003 |
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Commentary: Tibetans Still Imprisoned |
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By: Steven Fox
While the world's attention is focused on Iraq, commenatator Steven Fox calls our thoughts to Tibetans imprisoned in China.
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Mar. 2003 |
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New Mexico Exceeds National Child Abuse Numbers |
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By: Catherine Wier
According to the New Mexico Child Fatality Report, New Mexico exceeds the national average of child abuse occurrences by nearly 20 percent. As Catherine Wier reports, national and local leaders met recently in Albuquerque to address the rising occurances of child abuse.
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Stories from Mon., 24 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Mar. 2003 |
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Mexico's Reaction to the War |
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By: Kent Paterson
Professor Neal Harvey talks about the differences between Mexico and the United States over Iraq are reflective of a larger foreign policy problem.
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Mar. 2003 |
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Author Interview with Jeffery Deaver |
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By: Ron Chapman
Jeffery Deaver author of numerous best selling mysteries, has delivered yet another novel. Deaver talked about his latest called "The Vanished Man."
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Mar. 2003 |
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State Legislature Wraps Up |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The State Legislature wrapped up its 60-day session at noon Saturday, a session Governor Bill Richardson described as a success for New Mexico. Tom Trowbridge has the story.
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Stories from Fri., 21 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Mar. 2003 |
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Governor Plans to Sign State Budget |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Bill Richardson says he plans to sign the budget sent to him by state lawmakers this legislative session. Tom Trowbridge has that story and more from the State Capitol.
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Mar. 2003 |
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Local Lawmakers Help National Guard Reservists |
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By: Nick Layman
As the United States continues its war campaign against Iraq, some National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves are being called to active duty. As Nick Layman reports, a state senator is trying to make sure that when New Mexico Reservists do return from duty they will be taking care of.
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Mar. 2003 |
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NMSO Music Director Returns |
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By: Marty Ronish
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra Music Director Guillermo Figueroa is expected to conduct the beginning of the NMSO Berlioz program this weekend at Popejoy Hall. Figueroa is recovering from a life-threatening illness that put him in the hospital last month while in Puerto Rico. Marty Ronish is joined by...
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Mar. 2003 |
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Local FBI Holds Interviews with Iraqi People |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The New Mexico office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is holding what it calls interviews with some of the hundreds of Iraqis living in New Mexico. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson spoke with officials and has this report.
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Mar. 2003 |
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Arrests Made in Anti-War Protest |
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By: Kent Paterson
Anti-war protestors in Albuquerque vow to return to the University of New Mexico bookstore this afternoon, one day after a protest was tear gassed by the Albuquerque Police Department and some demonstrators were arrested. Reporter Kent Paterson was there and has this sound portrait.
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Stories from Thu., 20 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Mar. 2003 |
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Protestors Voice Opposition to War Breaking Out |
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By: Jeramiah Luria Johnson
Peace Activists gathered in front of the University of New Mexico's bookstore to protest war with Iraq.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Mar. 2003 |
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Gail Taylor Commentary |
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By: Gail Taylor
KUNM listener Gail Taylor shares her thoughts on the first full day of war with Iraq.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Mar. 2003 |
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Report on New Mexico Legislature |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Governor Bill Richardson signed several bills into law to benefit economic development and veterans. Deborah Martinez repeports from the State Capitol.
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Stories from Wed., 19 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Mar. 2003 |
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Protestor Make Last Effort to Stop the War |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
War is apparently imminent, Albuquerque Anti-War activists are still pressing their case against war. A small march included stops at the Congressional delegation's office downtown and the U.S. Army active duty reserve office took a theatrical approach to protest. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports....
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Mar. 2003 |
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Signs of War Bring Conversation |
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By: Paul Ingles
If you walk down an American street in recent weeks, you might get the sense from the conflicting yard signs over war with Iraq that its neighbor against neighbor in some communities. Homes displaying "No War with Iraq" signs sometimes are right next door to homes that urge support for President Bush...
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Mar. 2003 |
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Rio Grande in Danger from Los Alamos Lab Contaminants |
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By: Leslie Clark
New Mexico's Environment Department continues to express concern about Los Alamos National Laboratory's impact on local water resources. In a two part series Leslie Clark reports, the Environment Department is worried about contamination in both ground water and storm run-off water moving down the valley....
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Mar. 2003 |
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Governor Threatens Veto of Budget |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Bill Richardson is threatening to veto the budget bills to fund state government. Tom Trowbridge has that story and more from the State Capitol.
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Stories from Tue., 18 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Mar. 2003 |
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Controversy Over Shootings at the Border |
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Latino, church and civil rights groups in New Mexico, Texas and other states are protesting the February shooting death of a young Mexican National by border patrol agents in El Paso. As Kent Paterson reports, the shooting has raised fears among immigrants that immigrants are being unduly targeted at...
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Mar. 2003 |
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Governor Signs Bills for Economic Development and Misrepresented Groups |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Dozens of advocates for several issues applauded Governor Bill Richardson as he signed legislation affecting immigrants, seniors and economic development. Deborah Martinez has more from the State Capitol.
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Stories from Mon., 17 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2003 |
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Method of Counting Protestors Questioned |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Even a the chief executives of England, Spain and the U.S. were announcing the end of diplomacy with Iraq this weekend, many hundreds of New Mexicans took to the streets to oppose war. Yet the exact quantity of protestor is a hard number to pin down. Joe Gardner Wessely brings us the sounds of protest...
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2003 |
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APS Hears Teachers Case for Anti-War Sign |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Two teachers suspended for refusing to take down anti-war posters in their classrooms at Rio Grande High School had hearings at the Albuquerque Public School system administrative offices. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports. APS Policy on Political Activities: (Taken from APS web site) G.O6 STAFF...
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2003 |
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Governor Signs Bill for Domestic Violence Reform |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Bills to combat New Mexico's domestic violence problems are getting favorable attention at the New Mexico State Legislature. As Deborah Martinez reports, Governor Richardson is set to sign one bill that provides money for treatment of the offender.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2003 |
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Governor Signs Bill for Domestic Violence Reform |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Bills to combat New Mexico's domestic violence problems are getting favorable attention at the New Mexico State Legislature. As Deborah Martinez reports, Governor Richardson is set to sign one bill that provides money for treatment of the offender.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2003 |
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Lawmakers Comment on Bush's Possible Ultimatum |
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By: Nick Layman
Tonight, President Bush is addressing the nation and is expected to give Saddam Hussein an ultimatum to leave Iraq or face military action. Meanwhile local lawmakers are reacting to the news on Iraq. Nick Layman has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2003 |
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Commentary: On the Eve of the War |
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By: Craig Barnes
The United States is about to launch an invasion to search out weapons of mass destruction, and to build a democracy. And as we plunge down that road, from Pakistan to Berlin to South Africa people are saying something else because they know war better than Americans. They are saying that there never...
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2003 |
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Commentary: On the Eve of the War |
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By: Craig Barnes
The United States is about to launch an invasion to search out weapons of mass destruction, and to build a democracy. And as we plunge down that road, from Pakistan to Berlin to South Africa people are saying something else because they know war better than Americans. They are saying that there never...
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Stories from Fri., 14 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Mar. 2003 |
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Bill Would Not Allow Suburban Sprawl to be Controlled |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Cities will no longer be able to control suburban sprawl if a bill passed by the State Senate this week wins approval of the House. As Deborah Martinez reports, the bill’s provisions especially upset city officials who are trying to work with their counterparts at the county level.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Mar. 2003 |
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Director of Albuquerque Shelter Charged with Murder for Hire Plot |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The director of an Albuquerque shelter for homeless youths was arrested for attempting to set up a murder for hire. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Mar. 2003 |
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Law Professor: U.S. Must Acknowledge Responsibility for Iraq's Weapons Buildup |
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By: Jessica Carr
A University of New Mexico law professor believes much is left unsaid in the debate over a possible U.S. led war with Iraq. Sherry Berg, a specialist on international law, says the United States and President Bush must acknowledge some responsibility for Iraq's weapons buildup. Speaking on KUNM's University...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Mar. 2003 |
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Music Director of NMSO Recovering in Puerto Rico |
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By: Paul Ingles
The music director of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Guillermo Figueroa is hoping to return to Albuquerque soon from a harrowing few weeks in Puerto Rico where he fell gravely ill and was given little chance to live. Paul Ingles spoke with NMSO's music director and has the story.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Mar. 2003 |
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Some Legal Experts Oppose the Detention of Enemy Combatants |
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By: Nick Layman
Earlier this year, the United States Fourth Circuit of Appeals ruled the President has the authority to designate U.S. citizens as enemy combatants and detain them if they are considered a threat to national security. Nick Layman reports on the Yassir Esam Hamdi case and on reaction from local legal...
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Stories from Thu., 13 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Mar. 2003 |
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Commentary: Living Simply |
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By: Don Schrader
Living simply and withholding taxes. That's the life of choice for Commentator Don Schrader.
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Mar. 2003 |
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Teachers Suspended for Anti-War Stances |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Some Rio Grande High School Students walked out of class this morning to protest the suspension of two teachers at the school. KUNM's Jeremaih Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Mar. 2003 |
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Bill Would Create Task Force to Look at Economic Incentives |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A bill being considered in Santa Fe would create a task force to look at the benefits that result from state economic incentives. As Tom Trowbridge reports, the panel would be charged with reporting on jobs created as well as the salaries and benefits that are provided by the state in its economic
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Mar. 2003 |
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Campaign Reform Bill Sent to Governor |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Public financing of statewide offices could be an option in 2006 when Governor Bill Richardson signs a bill aimed at curbing big spending on campaigns. Deborah Martinez reports from the State Capitol.
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Stories from Wed., 12 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Mar. 2003 |
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University of New Mexico Hosts Teach-In on Possible War with Iraq |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Local foreign policy and legal experts weighed in during a discussion on the United States and Iraq. The University of New Mexico School of Law hosted a teach-in on the legal implications and politcal effects of a potential war. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Mar. 2003 |
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Lawmakers Tighten Payday Loan Regulations |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The Senate will now consider a bill passed by the House this week. The bill is aimed at tightening regualations for payday loan operations in New Mexico. Deborah Martinez has more from the State Capitol.
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Stories from Tue., 11 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2003 |
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Commentary: Leadership Drifting Away |
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By: Craig Barnes
On 9/11, French leaders stood before the world and declared "We are All Americans." That day in front of Buckingham Palace in London, in Moscow and in Tokyo the world suffered with us and on that day George Bush had a capital account of huge proportions, an opportunity to unite the world against terror,...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2003 |
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Coming of Age Novel |
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By: Ron Chapman
Author Diane Freund has just published her debut novel, "Four Corners." It is a potent coming-of-age tale, according to Ron Chapman, who interviewed the author for KUNM.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2003 |
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U.S. Court of Appeals Nomination Blocked by Democrats |
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By: Caitlin Bang
Also in his press teleconference, Bingaman defended his party's concerns over President Bush's nomination of Miguel Estrada to the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia. Senate Democrats have been filibustering against the nomination. Bingaman says Judiciary Committee members had legitimate...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2003 |
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Senator: U.N. Approval Needed Before War |
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By: Caitlin Bang
During a press teleconference today with New Mexico journalists, U.S. Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman said he's uneasy with the possibility of the Bush Administration going to war with Iraq in defiance of the U.N. Security Council. Bingaman added that the uncertainties about the costs of a possible...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2003 |
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House Looks to Make Prescription Drugs Easier to Obtain |
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Several prescription drug bills are moving through the legislature this session. While each bill hopes to make prescription drugs available to all New Mexico seniors, the way to accomplish that goal differs with each proposal. Leslie Clark has more from the State Capitol.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2003 |
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Parents Support Children's Commercial Ban |
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By: Paul Ingles
(Editors note: Correct posting with accessible audio link.) The Federal Communtications Commission doesn't set rules on how much time commercials can take up in an average hour of T.V. programming- except around children's programming. But to some parents those limits ar enot nearly enough, and they've...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2003 |
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Critics Dissapprove of Channel One in Classrooms |
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(Editors note: correct story with right audio link.) Channel One, the daily TV news program piped into 40 persent of U.S. secondary schools, including many in New Mexico, is coming under fire from critics who say the classroom is an innappropriate venue for the network's commercials. The schools do...
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Stories from Mon., 10 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Mar. 2003 |
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Film Festivals in Albuquerque and Taos |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
People in both Albuquerque and Taos will have an opportunity to see a broad range of international films. In the coming days, the Taos Talking Pictures and the Sin Fronteras Film Festivals are exhibiting dozens of films and hosting speakers from around the world. Joe Gardner Wessely presents a preview....
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Mar. 2003 |
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Commentary: Review of La Posada's Conrads |
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By: Ron Chapman
The historic La Posada, one of Conrad Hiltons first hotels, is home to the restaurant Conrad's. A restaurant commentator Ron Chapman believes to be undiscovered.
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Mar. 2003 |
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Critics Dissapprove of Channel One in Classrooms |
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By: Paul Ingles
Channel One, the daily TV news program piped into 40 persent of U.S. secondary schools, including many in New Mexico, is coming under fire from critics who say the classroom is an innappropriate venue for the network's commercials. The schools do receive free video equipment from Channel One as part...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Mar. 2003 |
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Commentary: The War IS About Oil, Here's What We Should Do |
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By: Arjun Makhijani
Hello. This is Arjun Makhijani of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research. As many people around the world suspect, the Bush administration's determination to wage war on Iraq is mainly about control of oil resources. The U.S. imports 60 percent of its oil - 11 million barrels every single...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Mar. 2003 |
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Parents Support Children's Commercial Ban |
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By: Paul Ingles
The Federal Communtications Commission doesn't set rules on how much time commercials can take up in an average hour of T.V. programming- except around children's programming. But to some parents those limits ar enot nearly enough, and they've launched a new effort to get congress to eliminate alk TV...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Mar. 2003 |
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Democratic Senator Sponsors School Voucher Bill |
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By: Leslie Clark
Democratic Senator, Manny Aragon of Albuquerque, presented his Student Options Act to the Senate Education Committee. The bill is designed to allow students in Albuquerque's South Valley to receive vouchers to attend any school they choose. As Leslie Clark reports, Senator Aragon is an unlikely sponsor...
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Stories from Fri., 7 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2003 |
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Mayor Comments on Possible Blue Flu |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez says budget shortfalls will prevent a raise in Police Officer salaries. Meantime, the Albuquerque Police Union is warning of a "Blue Flu;" where police officers organize to call in sick to protest wage levels and short staffing. Mayor Chavez doubts the "Blue Flu" will...
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2003 |
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Congresswoman Concerned Over North Korea |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Congresswoman Heather Wilson says she supports military action in Iraq, but the U.S. must remain very cautious in dealing with North Korea. Recently North Korea has stepped up its nuclear missile program in defiance of U.S. demands to disarm and last week North Korean fighter jets shadowed a U.S. spy...
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Transit Funds Announced |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
At a press conference, Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez and Congresswoman Heather Wilson announced more than a million dollars for the Albuquerque transit system. Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2003 |
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Collective Bargaining Put Into Law |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Teachers and other public employees in New Mexico will have the right to bargain collectively, after Governor Bill Richardson signed a collective bargaining bill. Tom Trowbridge has more from the State Capitol.
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Stories from Thu., 6 Mar. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Mar. 2003 |
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Commentary: U.S. Overlooking One Threat |
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By: Andy Schmukler
In this commentary, Andy Schmukler says the United States, while focusing on many threats around the world, it seems to be overlooking one threat altogether.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Mar. 2003 |
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Congressional Redistricting a Possibility |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A bill to redraw New Mexico's Congressional Districts is still a possibility this legislative session. As Tom Trowbridge reports, the measure, now stalled in the State Senate Judiciary Committee, originally intended to unify a number of Native American communities in a single Congressional District....
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Mar. 2003 |
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Author Reflects on Accomplishments in Career |
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By: Ron Chapman
Author Laura Pedersen has a number of firsts in her career. Now she has written a comic fiction in a book entitled, "Beginner's Luck." Ron Chapman interviewed Pedersen and has more about the book.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Mar. 2003 |
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Medical Marijuana Has Strong Critics |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Legislative debate was passionate over whether sickly residents should be able to use marijuana to ease their pain. As Deborah Martinez reports, the measures failed to pass the House on a vote of 46-20.
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UNM Students Protest War in Iraq |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The University of New Mexico was one of the more than 300 colleges that participated in the walkout protesting a possible war with Iraq.
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Resentment Grips Sections of Mexico After the "Dirty War" |
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By: Kent Paterson
Reacting to what it considered terrorism, the Mexican government forcibly dissapeared its political opponents. Almost thirty years later, guerilla movements are resurgent and resentment stemming from the so called dirty war grips sections of the country. Mexican President Vicente Fox is promising to...
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Service Charges Won't Solve Mayors Predicted Budget |
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By: Leslie Clark
Albuquerque residents should expect services like trash pick up and water charges to go up next year, according to Mayor Martin Chavez. Even with the increases, the mayor is predicting a 27 million dollar shortfall in next year's budget.
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Richardson Stands by Cabinet Demands |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Bill Richardson is keeping to his demand for a Cabinet level Secretary of Education, despite legislative efforts to water down the proposal.
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Stories from Tue., 4 Mar. 2003
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Commentary: History Offers Insights in North Korea Nuclear Dispute |
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By: Arjun Makhijani
As the world’s attention is focused on Iraq, the North Korean nuclear crisis is developing quickly in an alarming direction. The US has put bombers on alert. North Korea is threatening all-out war, including possibly pre-emptive war. It has said that if the US can wage pre-emptive war, it can too....
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Lawmakers Listen on the Issue of Cock Fighting |
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By: Deborah Martinez
At the New Mexico State Legislature, dozens of people lined up to testify on a House bill that would outlaw cockfighting in the state. As Deborah Martinez reports, attempts to ban the sport have been made several times before.
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Community Sounds Off on Possible War |
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By: Magen White
As the Iraqi military continues to disarm its banned weapons, the Bush administration is still making its case to launch a war against Iraq. Reporter Magen White asked people on the University of New Mexico campus whether the United States has made its case.
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Justice Department Initiates Program for Gun Violence Prevention |
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By: Catherine Wier
New Mexico U.S. Attorney David Iglesias says gun violence ranks second only to terrorism as a priority for the United States Justice Department. As Catherine Wier reports, this has spurred the department to initiate a program called “Project Safe Neighborhood” to address the issue.
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New Mexico National Labs Prepare for First Responders |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Last week, Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories held first responders conference in Santa Fe. Fire and Police departments, ambulance services, and community groups traded notes with laboratory scientists, and representatives from the new department of Homeland Security. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson...
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College Students Benefit from Lottery Tickets |
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By: Jessica Carr
The Lottery Scholarship has benefited New Mexico students entering college for almost seven years now, but many students do not take advantage of the free monies. To find out why, reporter Jessica Carr spoke with the College Enrichment and Financial Aid directors at the University of New Mexico.
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