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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - April
Stories from Wed., 30 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Apr. 2003 |
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Commentary: Nuclear Targeting Turns 60 |
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By Arjun Makhijani Sixty years ago, in the thick of World War II, on May 5, 1943, the Military Policy Committee of the Manhattan Project met for the first time to discuss potential targets for the nascent atomic bomb. Out of fear of German nuclear capability, the committee decided not to target Germany....
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Apr. 2003 |
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University of New Mexico Presidential Profile: Larry Edward Penley |
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We continue our series of profiles of the finalists for the office of the University of New Mexico. Each of the five finalists recently visited the campus and was asked to introduce themselves to you on tape. We hear from Larry Edward Penley, Dean of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State...
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Apr. 2003 |
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Two New Mexico Educators Receive Award for Their Work in Their Schools |
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The principal of Rio Rancho's Colinas Del Norte Elementary School was one of two New Mexico educators to receive a cash prize of twenty-five thousand dollars by the Milkin Family Foundation earlier this week. Paul Ingles talked with principal Suzanne Harper from the awards conference in Los Angeles....
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Apr. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Citizens Discuss a Livable Democracy |
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By: Leslie Clark
Albuquerque citizens gathered for the first time in a series of town hall meetings to talk about living democracy. Organizers say the purpose of the town halls is to bring people together to begin to understand each other's thinking. Organizers say no outcome was expected from the town hall meeting....
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Stories from Tue., 29 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Apr. 2003 |
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Democratic Presidential Hopeful Speaks in Santa Fe |
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By: Paul Ingles
Almost 1000 New Mexicans turned out at the Santa Fe High School gym last night to hear democratic presidential candidate, Dennis Kucinich charge the Bush Administration with cultivating a climate of fear that has resulted in outlandish military spending while ignoring domestic needs. In this excerpt...
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Apr. 2003 |
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Town Hall Examines the Desirable Democracy |
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City officials and the public are invited to attend a town hall meeting addressing the question: "What does it take to create a desirable democracy?" Catherine Wier spoke with one of the meeting's organizers about why town hall was called.
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Stories from Mon., 28 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Apr. 2003 |
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UNM Presidential Candidate Profile: Carlos Santiago |
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By: Caitlain Bang
Each of five finalists for the office of President of UNM recently visited the campus and were asked to introduce themselves to you. Carlos Santiago, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University at Albany is one of the final candidates.
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Apr. 2003 |
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Activists Go Bald in War Protest |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Almost two dozen New Mexico poets and activists shaved their heads on Sunday in Albuquerque, as a form of protest against the war in Iraq.
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Apr. 2003 |
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Senator Domenici Confident About Proposed Tax Cut |
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By: Paul Ingles
Americans can expect a tax cut in this years federal budget according to New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici. In a telephone press conference, Domenici tells reporters he is confident the senate will pass a tax cut larger than 350 billion dollars.
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Apr. 2003 |
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Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Speaks in Santa Fe |
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By: Paul Ingles
Another view on how to address the country's economic woes is being put forth by democrats. one of the many democratic presidential hopefuls is in Santa Fe for a talk tonight. Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich told a press conference that a large tax cut would not benefit the economy.
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Stories from Fri., 25 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Apr. 2003 |
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Rabbi Makes Stops in New Mexico to Spark Middle East Peace Dialogue |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Michael Lerner is a Rabbi, peace activist, and the editor of the magazine Tikkun. Lerner is in New Mexico this week, hoping to spark interest in a new initiative that addresses Middle East Peace. Marcos Martinez spoke with Lerner and has more.
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Apr. 2003 |
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Federal Legislative Session Concludes and New Mexican Delegates Make Appearances in New Mexico |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The legislative session is over in Washington, D.C., and 3 of the 5 members of the New Mexico delegation were in Albuquerque. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson caught up with them.
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Apr. 2003 |
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University of New Mexico President Candidate: Linda Bunnell Shade |
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By: Caitlain Bang
KUNM is beginning a series of profiles of the finalists for the office of president of the University of New Mexico. Each of the five finalists recently visited the campus and were asked to introduce themselves to you on tape. Linda Bunnell Shade, who most recently served as Chancellor of the University...
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Stories from Thu., 24 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Apr. 2003 |
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Los Alamos National Laboratory Builds Triggers |
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By: Leslie Clark
Los Alamos National Laboratory is building plutonium triggers for nuclear bombs. Leslie Clark reports the triggers give the United States government the ability to update all nuclear weapons currently stockpiled in the country.
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Stories from Wed., 23 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Apr. 2003 |
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New Coalition Urges Parents to Immunize New Mexico Kids |
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By: Paul Ingles
A new coalition, boosted by a visit today by former first lady Rosalyn Carter, is urging in New Mexico to immunize their children to protect them from disease even though there is still some debate over how many vaccinations infants really need.
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Apr. 2003 |
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Proposed Pipeline Sees Opposition in Placitas |
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A preliminary safety and environmental review of a proposed pipeling project running across New Mexico and through populated areas of Placitas did not impress those who turned out to make comments to the Bureau of Land Management last night in Bernalillo. Steve Anderson, with the BLM's Albuquerque District,...
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Apr. 2003 |
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Group Calls Attention to Fair Trade Coffee |
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The University of New Mexico campus had fair trade fair calling attention to the work of a recently formed UNM student organization that is promoting awareness of fair trade issues.
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Apr. 2003 |
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Commentary: A Link Between the Petroglyphs and the Other World Structures |
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In tonight's commentary, Marcel Harmon sees a common link between roads through the Petroglyph National Monument, the raided museums of Iraq and the fallen World Trade Centers.
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Apr. 2003 |
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School Employees Complain of Health Effects from Cement Plant |
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Staff from two Tijeras schools say they have formed a task-force to deal with ill-health effects derived from being near a cement plant. As Catherine Wier reports, the employees complain the severe symptoms they are experiencing have not received adequate attention from school officials.
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Stories from Tue., 22 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Apr. 2003 |
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Protesters Rally in Front of Senators Office |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Almost 3 dozen protesters held a rally in from of U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman's office in downtown Albuquerque. The group wa sprotesting democratic opposition to a hispanic nominee to federal court.
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Apr. 2003 |
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Citizens Concerned with Pipeline's Safety |
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By: Paul Ingles
A proposal by Shell Oil Company to reactivate a 46 year old pipeline through New Mexicohas some citizens concerned about the aging pipe's safety, in light of recent pipeline spills and explosions. The bureau of land management is the feceral agency in charge of evaluating Shells' plan and the BLM has...
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Apr. 2003 |
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Gary Hart Speaks At UNM |
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By: Leslie Clark
Former U.S. Senator from Colorado, Democrat Gary Hart, was critical of the nation's government in his speech at the University of New Mexico Law School. Hart says Americans need to restore the values of the Republic. Hart says democracy gives Americans rights, but with a republic comes a duty to participate...
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Apr. 2003 |
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Teaching Democracy |
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By: Leslie Clark
The recent suspension of six Albuquerque teachers for discussing the Iraq war in their classrooms prompted a panel discussion at the University of New Mexico. As Leslie Clark reports, the diverse panel addressed issues surrounding the teachers rights to speak.
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Stories from Mon., 21 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Apr. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Adopts Tougher Sex Offender Laws |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez signed a new sex offender law requiring those convicted of sex crimes as far back as 1970 to register with the Albuquerque Police Department. Chavez says the law will monitor people like convicted sex offender David Seibers. The Mayor also says he does not condone vigilantes...
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Apr. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Mayor Criticizes City Council |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Mayor Martin Chavez had sharp criticism for the City Council. He says their anti-development legislation has scared the Black Ranch on the city's western perimeter. The ranch has petitioned to become part of Rio Rancho of Albuquerque, limiting the city's expansion west. In addition Chavez says the state...
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Apr. 2003 |
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Community Talks on Diverse Opinions on the War |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A community meeting in Santa Fe tonight will attempt to bridge the intense polarization that has occurred in the community as a result of diverse opinions about the war. Tom Trowbridge has this report.
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Apr. 2003 |
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Author Reflects on America's Pastime |
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By: Nick Layman
It's the time of year when many kids and professional baseball players take out their equipment and play what's been called "America's Pastime." Robert Mayer, author of "Notes of a Baseball Dreamer," a memoir of his life describes to reporter Nick Layman, growing up in New York loving the Brooklyn Dodgers...
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Stories from Fri., 18 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Apr. 2003 |
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Religious Faithful Make Pilgrimage to Chimayo |
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By: Paul Ingles
Thousands of pilgrims streamed toward the Santuario de Chimayo as the sun rose. The war on Iraq was on the minds of many of those making the annual trek to the small adobe church in Northern New Mexico. Some of the pilgrims carried small flags or had flags pinned to backpacks. In 1995, reporter Paul...
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Apr. 2003 |
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Business People and Legislators Reflect on Governors Tax Cuts |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Business people and legislators both praised and criticized the Governor's planned tax cut this afternoon at a Rio Rancho meeting of small business owners. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Apr. 2003 |
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Commentary: War Correspondent Ernie Pyle Remembered |
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By: Steve Ganster
April 18th of 2003 marks the 58th anniversary of the death of Albuquerque's most famous columnist war correspondent Ernie Pyle. Writer John Ganster has this appreciation in this commentary.
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Apr. 2003 |
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New Mexico Democratic Party Seeks Presidential Caucus |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
It appears that the New Mexico Democratic Party will hold a Presidential caucus next year instead of the traditional Primary election as a means of choosing its White House hopeful. As Tom Trowbridge reports, it’s a matter of timing.
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Stories from Thu., 17 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Apr. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Police Launch Cyberspace Amber Alert System |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The Albuquerque Police Department will extend its Amber Alert System into cyberspace. At a press conference this afternoon the APD and America Online announced the introduction of child abduction alerts over the Internet for AOL users. Detective Jay Barnes of the APD says broadcasting Amber Alerts over...
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Apr. 2003 |
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Makes a Call to Action |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Nobel Peace Laureate, Rigobert Menchu Tum traveled through New Mexico recently, both calling for an end to the U.S. war in Iraq and searching for filmmakers. Joe Gardner Wessely met with her at the Taos Talking Pictures Festival and brings us this report.
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Apr. 2003 |
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State Hospital Tries to Locate Cemetery Remains |
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By: Charlie Zdravesky
Even though no patients who have died at the New Mexico State Hospital have been buried on state property for more than twenty years, efforts are currently underway to determine where the former cemeteries are located. KUNM's Charlie Zdravesky has more.
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Apr. 2003 |
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Commentary: Chaos |
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By: Craig Barnes
When chaos erupted in Iraq, Secretary Rumsfeld scolded the press and told them not to report the havoc but rather to celebrate freedom. Water and power to the hospitals are gone. Money is floating on the wind like desert sand. Neighbors are shooting neighbors and stores have been emptied in Basra, in...
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Stories from Wed., 16 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Apr. 2003 |
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Commentary: The History of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty |
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By: Arjun Makajahni
Dr. Arjun Makajahni of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research. He comments on the history of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, as its orginators plan to meet again soon.
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Apr. 2003 |
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Lisa Miscione |
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By: Ron Chapman
Lisa Miscione writes terse thrillers according to Ron Chapman. In her latest novel, The Darkness Gathers, she captivates readers with a truly dark tale.
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Apr. 2003 |
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DOE Oversight Bureau at Sandia National Laboratories |
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By: Leslie Clark
The New Mexico Environment Department has a Department of Energy Oversight Bureau at Sandia Laboratories. The bureau is charged with making sure DOE and Sandia close their toxic landfills in a manner that doesn’t threaten health and the enviroment. As Leslie Clark reports, locating the oversight bureau...
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Stories from Tue., 15 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Apr. 2003 |
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Costs of Clean Up of Mixed Waste Landfill |
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By: Leslie Clark
The mixed waste landfill at Sandia National Laboratories contains toxic chemicals and radioactive materials. If the New Mexico Environment Department requires excavation and removal of the contents of the landfill, the costs would run in the hundreds of millions of dollars. As Leslie Clark reports,...
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Apr. 2003 |
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Democratic Presidential Candidate Makes a Stop in New Mexico |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards from North Carolina visited the State Capitol and Governor Richardson to garner some early support in advance of next year's presidential election. Richardson says, although he's not ready to endorse any presidential Democratic candidate, but his is impressed...
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Apr. 2003 |
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Husband Documents at Home Tasks in Book |
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By: Paul Ingles
Steve Brewer is a mystery writer who works out of his home an a lot of free-lance writers do. A little while back, he started documenting his husband-at-home work and has collected the stories in a new book called "Trophy Husband: A Survival Guide to Working at Home." Paul Ingles talked with him in our...
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Apr. 2003 |
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Activists Raise Awareness of Lockheed Martin Offices in Albuquerque |
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By: Paul Ingles and Catherine Wier
Seven demonstrators were arrested in Albuquerque at the end of a march that involved more than 50 protestors staging what they called a funeral march from the University of New Mexico to Lockheed Martin offices. Catherine Wier and Paul Ingles followed the demonstrators.
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Stories from Mon., 14 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Apr. 2003 |
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Primatoligist Cites Similarities in Human Interaction Among Chimp Tribes |
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43 years ago, a 26-year-old British woman named Jane Goodall began a study of African Chimpanzees that would enrich the field of primatology, certainly beyond the expectations of scientists who scoffed at the idea of sending a young woman into the wild to observe the chimps. Now 69 years old, Jane Goodall...
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Apr. 2003 |
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Scientists Review Sandia's Clean Up Plan for Mixed Waste Landfill |
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By: Leslie Clark
The decision about how best to ensure the mixed waste landfill at Sandia National Laboratories will cause no harm is one step closer to completion. As Leslie Clark reports, the WERC group of scientists and engineers has issued its final recommendations for remediation of the landfill allowing Sandia...
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Apr. 2003 |
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Historic Santa Fe Building Will See Improvements |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Santa Fe's Historic Palace of the Governors will see improvements as a result of legislation signed last week by Governor Bill Richardson. Tom Trowbridge has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Apr. 2003 |
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Convicted Sex Offender's House Set Ablaze |
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By: Catherine Wier
Bernalillo County Fire Department officials say, despite his reputation as a convicted sex offender, David Siebers will get equal treatment as investigators look into the cause of the fire Saturday that destroyed his home in Chilili. Siebers and his dog were away from the house at the time, staying at...
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Stories from Fri., 11 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Apr. 2003 |
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Documentary Recounts New Mexico Soldiers Capture |
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"Colors of Courage, Sons of New Mexico, Prisoners of Japan," is a documentary that tells about the 1942 Bataan Death March. More than 75,000 U.S. and Filipino soldiers were captured by Japanese forces, among them was nearly 2,000 servicemen from New Mexico. The seizure was found to be the greatest number...
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Apr. 2003 |
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Meets with Students |
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams recently met with young people in Northern New Mexico to talk about achieving peace. As Deborah Martinez reports, while Williams is against the war in Iraq, she is also optimistic that activists' protests will result in a more peaceful world and in a new generation...
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Stories from Thu., 10 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Apr. 2003 |
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Film Festivals in Taos and Albuquerque |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
People in both Albuquerque and Taos have an opportunity to see a broad range of films. The Taos Talking Pictures and the Sin Fronteras Film Festival are exhibiting dozens of films and hosting speakers from around the world. Joe Gardner Wessely brings this preview.
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Apr. 2003 |
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Bills Affecting Albuquerque and Bernalillo County go to Governor |
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By: Leslie Clark
Two bills changing the authority of the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are debated by Mayor Martin Chavez and County Commissioner Tom Rutherford.
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Stories from Wed., 9 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Apr. 2003 |
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Congressman Pushes for Federal Department of Peace |
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By: Paul Ingles
In the midst of War with Iraq, Democratic Presidential Candidate and Congressman from Ohio Dennis Kucinich, yesterday re-introduced his proposal to create a cabinet-level Department of Peace. Some New Mexico lawmakers like the idea, others do not.
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Apr. 2003 |
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New Requirements for Americorps Grants |
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By: Jessica Carr
Approved by Congress in 1993 under the Clinton administration, Americorps is like a domestic Peacecorps. Volunteers do anything from providing health services to implementing literacy programs to giving GED preparation. In exchange they get education grants plus a living expense stipend. This year organizations...
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Apr. 2003 |
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Governor Signs Hate Crime Bill |
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By: Paul Ingles and Jessica Carr
After signing bills concerning tobacco related issues, the Governor moved on to Temple Albert in Albuquerque to sign into law the Hate Crime bill.
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Apr. 2003 |
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Governor Signs Cigarette Legislation |
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By: Paul Ingles and Jessica Carr
Governor Bill Richardson signed into law legislation that will make smoking cigarettes an even more expensive habit. Richardson says the money will go into a new University of New Mexico Children's Hopsital, birthing center, and expansions to the UNM Cancer Center. Richardson signed the cigarette-tax...
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Apr. 2003 |
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Hairstyle Makes a Comeback in an Independent Film |
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By: Marcos Martinez
The mullet is not only a hairstyle; some would argue it's a way of life, and a state of mind. According to the internet, the mullet is making a comeback in recent times, and there's also a backlash. Now, the mullet is being considered in a new independent film, called "Mulletville." Marcos Martinez has...
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Stories from Tue., 8 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Apr. 2003 |
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Activists Challenge Freedom of Information Fees |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy admitted to wrongly charging an Albuquerque public interest group thousands of dollars for access to documents about nuclear waste. The decision may impact similar Freedom of Information requests from other citizens’ groups. Joe Gardner Wessely reports on...
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Apr. 2003 |
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Teacher Reflects on War with Iraq |
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By: John Ganster
Albuquerque teacher John Ganster reflects on the war in Iraq.
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Apr. 2003 |
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Discussion on Post War Iraq Plans Heat Up on Capitol Hill |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
As the war in Iraq rages on, there's been considerable discussion on Capitol Hill regarding the role of the United States once the fighting concludes. Tom Trowbridge spoke with members of the New Mexico Congressional delegation concerning the plans to reconstruct Iraq.
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Apr. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Mayor Tries to Toughen Up Sex Offender Laws |
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By: Paul Ingles
Within the next week, Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez says he expects to sign a new ordinance making it tougher for convicted sex offenders in the City of Albuquerque. Paul Ingles has more.
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Apr. 2003 |
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Advocates Rally for Victim Rights |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
To mark National Victim's Rights Week, advocates, victims and their relatives gathered at Albuquerque's Civic Plaza to announce efforts to improve victim participation in the criminal process. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Stories from Mon., 7 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Apr. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Peace Activist Shot in the Face |
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By: Paul Ingles
Albuquerque peace activist Brian Avery is in an Israeli hospital today after being shot in the face this weekend in an incident in Jenin. KUNM's Paul Ingles spoke with Lori Rudolph of Albuquerque's Arab-Jewish Peace Alliance about Brian.
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Apr. 2003 |
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Former Georgia Congresswoman Speaks to Anti-War Groups |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Former Democratic Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, from Georgia, came to Santa Fe this weekend to speak to anti-war groups. An outspoken critic of the Bush administration, she lost her seat in Congress last August when she claims 47,000 Republicans crossed over to vote in her Democratic primary race....
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Apr. 2003 |
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Statewide Poll Shows Support for Renewable Energy |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A recent statewide poll shows strong support for renewable energy development in New Mexico. The public sentiment is in line with new requirements established by the State Public Regulation Commission.
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Apr. 2003 |
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Committee Opposes Legislation that Threatens Civil Liberties |
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By: Gail Nowasadko
A group called "The Bill of Rights Defense Committee" held a public forum in Albuquerque, in part, to craft a resolution it hopes the city council will adopt. The reolution opposes certain aspects of the "Patriot Act" and other federal legislation the committee says threaten civil liberties.
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Apr. 2003 |
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Vote Expected to be Close for Party Chairman |
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By: Daniel Estes
New Mexico's highest ranking Republican official- Senator Pete Domenici- is endorsing a change at the top for the state Republican party.
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Apr. 2003 |
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Governor Richardson Signs Controversial Gun Law |
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By: Jeremiah Johnson
Governor Bill Richardson signed over a dozen new bills into law this afternoon in Albuquerque. Among them, a controversial new gun law making it legal for citizens to carry loaded concealed handguns.
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Stories from Fri., 4 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Apr. 2003 |
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Notable Speakers Make Stops in Albuquerque |
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By: Paul Ingles
A number of notable speakers are heading to New Mexico for special events over the next several days. Paul Ingles previews some of the community action planned.
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Apr. 2003 |
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San Idelfonso Pueblo Tries to Settle Land Claim |
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By: Leslie Clark
San Idelfonso Pueblo in Northern New Mexico has the last pending claim yet to be settled by the United States Government. A settlement requires surrounding local governments to agree to the deal. As Leslie Clark reports, Los Alamos County is the only community still negotiating the land claim with the...
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Apr. 2003 |
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Governor Signs Education Bills Among Hecklers |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Governor Bill Richardson signed 18 education bills into law this afternoon at Rio Grande High School in Albuquerque. Activists protesting teacher suspensions at the school heckled Richardson and the Governor responded. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Stories from Thu., 3 Apr. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Apr. 2003 |
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Indian Market Showcases Indian film, Video, and Art |
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Those attending Indian Market festivities in Santa fe had the chance to see Indian film, video, and art, thanks to a special series sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, The Taos Talking Pictures Festival, and Plan B Cinematheque. Paul Ingles reports on the second year for the Native Cinema Showcase....
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Apr. 2003 |
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Southern New Mexico Farmers Use Entertainment |
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Southern New Mexico's La Vina Winery recently held its annual fall celebration. While the event is now an area tradition, it also symbolizes a treend in agriculture that's catching on aroudn the country. Squeezed by low prices for their products, many farmers are turning to what some term "agritainment."...
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Apr. 2003 |
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Commentary: Albuquerque Youth Expresses Himself Through Poetry |
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By: Justin Remer-Thamert
Albuquerque High School ninth grader Justin Remer-Thamert reads a poem he wrote called "All A Game."
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Apr. 2003 |
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New Mexico High School Students Learn the Perils of Smoking |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The man who blew the whistle on the tobacco industry's aggressive tactics was in New Mexico this week, speaking to students about the perils of smoking.
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Apr. 2003 |
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U.S. Military Embeds Journalists |
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By: Jeremiah Johnson
For the first time the U.S. military has accomodated journalists by embedding them with military units. Miguel Navrot, a reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, just returned from a month in Kuwait where he was embeded with the U.S. Army.
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UNM Law Students Discuss City's Plan for Sex Offenders |
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By: Paul Ingles
Albuquerque Mayor MArtin Chavez' plan to toughen up the city's restrictions on sex offenders may run into legal challenges down the road. The issue was the focus of a forum put on by UNM law students.
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Author Swain Wolfe Gives Latest Novel Southwestern Flair |
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By: Ron Chapman
Author Swain Wolfe has gained a growing popularity with his previous mesmerizing novels. He continues his success with a southwestern flair in "The Parrot Trainer."
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UNM Professor Discusses Art During Wartime |
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By: Jessica Carr
David Craven is a professor of art history at UNM. He has published numerous books and essays on topics such as revolution, politics, and dissent as related to art.
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Budget to Cut Social Service Contracts |
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By: Catherine Weir
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez has proposed a 350 million dollar budget for the city's general fund. While the mayor has assigned 40% of the sum to the city's police and fire department, he's suggested a number of cuts to social service contracts.
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Republican Senator Talks About War Issues |
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By: Paul Ingles
On the Republican side of the Senate chamber, New Mexico's Pete Domenici agreed with Senator Bingman that Congress will act fast to pass the Bush Administration's request for 75 billion dollars for the war with Iraq. Domenici added that he's ready to advocate for more spending in the regular appropriations...
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Commentary: What U.S. Should Give Back to France |
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By: Abe Guttman
In this commentary, Abe Guttman says he's been thinking about a symbolic gesture the U.S. could make to the French that would speak volumes.
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More Teachers Placed on Administrative Leave for Political Signs |
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By: Catherine Wier
Two more Albuquerque teachers have been placed on administrative leave for allowing signs carrying war messages to be displayed in their classroom. Catherine Wier gives the details.
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Democrat Senator Talks About On Going War |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
In Washington, members of Congress this week are focusing on the supplemental appropriations bill to pay for the war in Iraq. Tom Trowbridge spoke with Senator Jeff Bingaman today about that and other war matters.
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