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KUNM News Archives: 2008 - March
Stories from Mon., 31 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Mar. 2008 |
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Navajo President Opposes New Uranium Mining Operations |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Meanwhile, the effects of the current 1872 Mining Law continue to be felt by some who oppose new uranium mining operations. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Mar. 2008 |
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Domenici Says Mining Reform Bill Is Being Stalled |
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By: John West
US Senator Pete Domenici spoke today about reform of an 1872 hard-rock mining law which allows miners to extract hard rock minerals- from gold to uranium- from public land without paying royalties to state or federal governments. Domenici says the bill, which recently passed the US House, is currently...
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Mar. 2008 |
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State Human Services Seretary Outlines Concerns Over Hospital Merger |
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By: Jim Williams
About a month after a coalition of organizations announced opposition to a proposed hospital merger in Santa Fe, officials have put the deal on hold until some questions can be answered. Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center representatives have said they're looking into partnering with Christus Health,...
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Airdate: Mon., 31 Mar. 2008 |
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Albuquerque Hosts Bio-Diesel Policy Summit |
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By: Devon Armijo
Recently Albuquerque played host to the first annual New Mexico Bio-diesel policy summit. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Stories from Fri., 28 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Mar. 2008 |
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Bingaman Speaks At Sandia Labs |
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By: John West
US Senator Jeff Bingaman talked to national lab workers in Albuquerque yesterday about the crucial role of New Mexico's national labs in developing new energy technologies. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Mar. 2008 |
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10th Anniversary of the Wolf Reintroduction Program |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Program. There are fewer than 60 wolves in the wild, instead of the 100 wolves as was originally planned in 1998. As KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports, renegotiation of recovery program rules and increasing support for the wolves is...
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Mar. 2008 |
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Chimayo in Dispute with Telecom Company Over Cell Towers |
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By: Jim Williams
A small northern New Mexico village is taking on a global telecommunications company over the sitting of a cell tower and the struggle has gotten the federal government's attention. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, in a rare turn of events, the Federal Communications Commission may be ready to intervene...
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Mar. 2008 |
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NM Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
John West and Megan Kamerick give you the lowdown on business in New Mexico this week.
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Stories from Thu., 27 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Mar. 2008 |
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Military Base Planning Commission Holds First Meeting of the Year |
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By: Marco Grajeda
This week, the New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, held its first meeting of the year in Las Cruces. The fourteen member board was first created in response to the announcement by the Department of Defense that it planned to cut base capacity nationwide...
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Mar. 2008 |
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Sierra Club Advocates for Environment in 2008 Elections |
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By: Jim Williams
The Sierra Club says the 2008 election is one of the most important for the environment in many years. The group released a report Wednesday outlining the reasons for that assessment as well as the topics they think New Mexico voters should consider when making their choices at the polls this year. KUNM's...
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Stories from Wed., 26 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2008 |
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First Annual New Mexico Bio Diesel Policy Summit To Be Held |
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By: Devon Armijo
High oil and gas prices have spurred demand for alternative fuels and some folks hope the Land of Enchantment can fill that need. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, Albuquerque will host the first annual New Mexico Bio Diesel Policy Summit later this week.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2008 |
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Report Says NM Residents Are Dying From Lack of Health Insurance |
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A national consumers' healthcare advocacy group is trying to put a face on the impact of lack of health coverage for New Mexicans. Families USA released a report they call "Dying for Coverage" that estimates around 1,600 working adults died in the state between 2000 and 2006 because they lacked health...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2008 |
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NNSA To Hold Last Hearing on Complex Transformation |
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By: Jodi Breisler
The National Nuclear Security Administration holds its final public hearing in New Mexico on "Complex Transformation" in Espanola tomorrow. Jodi Breisler reports, from Washington D.C., about the voices he's hearing on the proposal.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2008 |
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Race and Gender in US Politics: Part One |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Issues of race and gender have become central to the historic 2008 Democratic presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Over the coming weeks and months, KUNM will present a series of discussion on how the issues impact US politics. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel begins with this conversation...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Mar. 2008 |
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"Farewell My Subaru" looks at life with less fossil fuel |
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By: John West
John West interviews author Doug Fine about his new book.
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Stories from Fri., 21 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Mar. 2008 |
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NM Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
John West catches up with Megan Kamerick about business in New Mexico.
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Stories from Thu., 20 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Mar. 2008 |
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League of Conservation Voters Endorses Tom Udall For Senate |
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The League of Conservation Voters is endorsing Democrat Tom Udall's bid for New Mexico's open US Senate seat. Gene Karpinski is national president of the league. Listen The League of Conservation voters ranks members of congress on their environmental records. According to their scorecard, Udall ranks...
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Mar. 2008 |
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Local Author Has Challenge For Readers |
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By: Jim Williams
Ron Chapman is a familiar voice for many KUNM listeners. He's been the longtime host of our "Straight to the Heart" program, and a frequent commentator during news segments. KUNM's Jim Williams sat down with him to talk about his new book, a collection of challenges to readers to work on various aspects...
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Stories from Wed., 19 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Mar. 2008 |
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Medicaid Changes Could Cost New Mexico Millions |
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By: Jim Williams
As the fifth anniversary of the US led invasion of Iraq arrives this week, the cost of the ongoing occupations has reached 12 billion dollars a month. Meanwhile, the Bush Administration is looking to make cuts to a program that hospitals, clinics, and schools in the US rely on to extend healthcare to...
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Stories from Tue., 18 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Mar. 2008 |
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NMSU President Michael Martin Subject of Protest Over Remarks |
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By: Evan Woodward
Monday afternoon a group of New Mexico State University students, along with faculty and community members, held a "sewing circle" protest in response to comments made last week by university President Michael Martin in the Las Cruces Sun News. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, an email apology issued...
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Mar. 2008 |
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Commentary: Art Does More For NM |
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By: Ann Beyke
There's been a lot of talk about what the film industry has done for the state of New Mexico. For Ann Beyke, art doesn't only make New Mexico a better place to live. Listen Ann Beyke is an actor, voice-over artist, and is involved in animal welfare activities in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Mar. 2008 |
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Santa Fe Mayor Proposes Significant Police Force Increase |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Fe Mayor David Coss wants to increase the size of the city's police force by about a third over the next three years. Coss is recommending, among other things, a tax increase to finance it. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with the mayor this afternoon.
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Stories from Mon., 17 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2008 |
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NM Republicans Vote In Pre-Primary Convetion |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
KUNM's John West reports on the results of the New Mexico Republican pre-primary convention.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2008 |
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Democrats Hold Pre-Primary Convention |
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By: Devon Armijo
Over the weekend, the Democratic Party of New Mexico held its pre-primary nominating convention at the Santa Ana Star Center in Sandoval County. The convention decided which names will appear on the party's June 3rd primary ballot for US House and Senate Races. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2008 |
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Voices: Albuquerque Anti-War Rally |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
On Saturday, around 500 people gathered in Albuquerque to mark the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and to demand an end to the war. The march began in front of the University of New Mexico bookstore and proceeded down Central Avenue, alongside Saturday midday traffic. The protest then wound...
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Mar. 2008 |
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NMSU Students Protest Hiring, Firing Practices |
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By: Evan Woodward
Last week students in New Mexico State University's College of Health and Social Services held a protest on campus to raise awareness to what some claim are racist and unfair hiring and firing practices withing the department. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the grievances expressed by students center...
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Stories from Fri., 14 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Mar. 2008 |
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Commentary: John Adams |
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By: Jim Terr
America's second president would likely have some things to say about current events. A new cable TV miniseries will highlight his perspective and personality, and provide some contrasts with the present administration. And, as reviewer and commentator Jim Terr reports from Santa Fe, the production also...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Mar. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
John West and Megan Kamerick talk about the New Mexico business world.
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Stories from Wed., 12 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Mar. 2008 |
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1872 Mining Law Could Change |
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By: Jodi Breisler
For the first time in over 100 years, the US Senate could rewrite federal mining law. New Mexicans who are worried about what that could mean for the state went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to weigh in on the idea. KUNM Capitol Reporter Jodi Breisler has more.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Mar. 2008 |
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NNSA Hold Hearing in Soccoro |
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By: Marco Grajeda
The National Nuclear Security Administration, or NNSA, is considering changes to the nation's nuclear weapons complex, which includes New Mexico's Los Alamos National Laboratory. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the NNSA says the plan, referred to as "Complex Transformation", is designed to make the...
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Mar. 2008 |
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Allegations of Vote-Buying in New Mexico Republican Delegate Selection |
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By: Jim Williams
The pre-primary nominating conventions are coming up this weekend for both the Republican and Democratic parties in the state. As was recently reported by independent Albuquerque journalist Dennis Domrzalski, a cloud continues to hang over them in light of allegations of pressure from candidates to get...
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Mar. 2008 |
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Dona Ana County Requests Help of Governor, Senators in Land Dispute |
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By: Evan Woodward
The Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously in favor of a resolution intended to help resolve a violent land dispute in the Mexican colonia of Lomas de Poleo, west of Ciudad Juarez. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Commission is asking Governor Bill Richardson, and New Mexico's...
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Stories from Tue., 11 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2008 |
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Nuclear Security Agency Hold Public Meetings in New Mexico |
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By: John West
The National Nuclear Securtiy Administration, or NNSA, continues to hold public meetings in New Mexico to gather public input on its proposed "Complex Transformation". Ted Wyka is the the hearing officer at these public meetings. He explains what the NNSA hopes to accomplish by the proposed transformation:...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Mar. 2008 |
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Insurance Reform Bill Set to Take Effect in New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
While Governor Bill Richardson's so-called "Health Solutions Plan" fell largely on Hard times at the legislative session las month, there were some health insurance reforms that were made. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, one measure that passed both House and Senate and has been signed by the governor...
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Stories from Mon., 10 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Mar. 2008 |
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Advocacy Group Calls for NM Appropriate Federal Stimulus Package |
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By: Jim Williams
An Albuquerque-based child and family advocacy group says the recent tax refund package passed by Congress won't do enough for New Mexicans. New Mexico Voices for Children released a report Monday that indicates state revenue growth is slowing substantially and, without additional federal help, is likely...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Mar. 2008 |
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Dominici Introduces Legislation For Clean Energy Bank of the US |
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US Senator Pete Domenici has introduced legislation calling for the creation of a government bank that would provide loans for alternative energy projects. The Clean Energy Investment Bank, or CEIB, would manage the Department of Energy's loan guarantee program and provide loans to energy industries...
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Stories from Fri., 7 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2008 |
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Governor Richardson Concerned About PNM |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson says he's "concerned" about the state's largest electric utility. Public Service Company of New Mexico, or PNM, saw its stock price fall Thursday after a recommendation by a hearing examiner that it be allowed a 4 percent rate increase rather than the 15 percent the company had...
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2008 |
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Richardson: DWI Fatalities Down Significantly |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson say the state's efforts to fight drunk driving are paying off. The governor said today that New Mexico's number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities has fallen to their lowest level in 19 years. KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2008 |
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Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
Megan Kamerick and John West bring you up to speed with their weekly business update.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2008 |
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Governor Wants To Look Into High Prison Population |
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Governor Bill Richardson announced today that he is forming a task force to look at problems with the state's high prison population. The governor said that while his administration has worked to toughen laws and increase jail time for criminals, it may not have done enough to lessen the burden on the...
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Mar. 2008 |
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Santa Fe Railyard Construction On Target |
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Construction on Santa Fe's Railyard Park and Plaza is on track to be mostly complete by July. That's according to project managers, who led city officials on a tour of the area today. Among other things, the Railyard, just southwest of downtown, will feature a ten acre park, walking and bicycling trails,...
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Stories from Thu., 6 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Mar. 2008 |
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Hospital Spokesman On Merger with Christus Health |
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By: John West
KUNM's John West spoke with St. Vincent spokesman Arturo Delgado. He first asked what the hospital hopes to achieve from the merger with Christus Health.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Mar. 2008 |
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Organizations Oppose St. Vincent's Merger |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
A coalition of community organizations yesterday announced their opposition to a proposed merger between Santa Fe's non-profit community hospital and Dallas-based Christus Health, a corporate Catholic health services system. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel spoke with two members of the coalition about the...
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Stories from Wed., 5 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Mar. 2008 |
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Domenici Border Bill May Get Lost in GOP Package |
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By: Jodi Breisler
New Mexico US Senator Pete Domenici wants more National Guard support on the southern border. But as KUNM Capitol reporter Jodi Breisler reports from Washington, Domenici's bill is being taken up with 14 other Republican measures that may simply be used for political posturing.
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Mar. 2008 |
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Santa Fe Approves Amendments To City Charter |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Santa Fe voters yesterday approved seven ballot measures that amended the city charter. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel spoke with the Chair of the Charter Review Commission about two measures that will have lasting effects on Santa Fe city elections.
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Stories from Tue., 4 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Mar. 2008 |
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Oil Prices Reach Record Highs |
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Crude oil prices peaked at an all-time high of just under 104 dollars yesterday, resulting in record gasoline prices. Today, the head of the Energy Information Administration, Guy Caruso, testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee on a revised "Annual Energy Outlook" for the nation....
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Stories from Mon., 3 Mar. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Mar. 2008 |
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Governor Richardson Signs Bill At UNM |
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By: Devon Armijo
This afternoon a few strokes of Governor Bill Richardson's pen were with millions of dollars. Today the governor signed a bill that will provide New Mexico institutions of higher education with a record amount of money. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Mar. 2008 |
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NPR Editor Elving Talks About Significance of Upcoming Primaries |
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By: Evan Woodward
Tomorrow's presidential primaries in four states could determine the winners of the Democratic and Republican nominations. Voters in Vermont, Rhode Island, Ohio, and Texas will choose their candidates. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with NPR's Senior Washington Editor, Ron Elving about the significance...
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