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KUNM News Archives: 2006 - April
Stories from Sat., 29 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Sat., 29 Apr. 2006 |
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Dump the Pump! ABQ RIDE - Free on Monday May 1st! |
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By: Steve Shadley
The city of Albuquerque is urging more people to ride the bus to beat high gas prices. And, as an incentive, the city will not charge bus fares next Monday, May 1st.
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Stories from Fri., 28 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Apr. 2006 |
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"Rebuilding Together Albuquerque" Helps Seniors Renovate Homes |
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By: Renée Blake
Over the past eight years, an organization called Rebuilding Together Albuquerque has repaired a total of 140 homes with the help of 3,825 volunteers. Renee Blake visited one of those homes and the homeowners this week. Rebuilding Together Albuquerque accepts donations and volunteers are welcome. For...
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Apr. 2006 |
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Ecumenical Voices for Democracy Panel Discussion on the Politics of Fear |
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By: Jim Williams
As discussion over Iran continues to lead international headlines, some are challenging what they see as an ongoing rhetoric of fear from those in power in the U.S. A panel discussion this weekend will take a close look at the effect of that fear, and how the religious community might help counteract...
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Airdate: Fri., 28 Apr. 2006 |
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National "Cover the Uninsured" Week Begins Monday |
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By: Steve Shadley
National "Cover the Uninsured" Week stars Monday. The campaign brings attention to the millions of Americans who do not have health insurance. And, in Albuquerque, a collection of photographs of New Mexicans living without insurance goes on public display tonight. The "Faces and Places of the Uninsured"...
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Stories from Thu., 27 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Apr. 2006 |
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African Fair Trade Entrepreneur To Speak at Trade Gala |
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By: Jim Williams
An African fair trade entrepreneur will be the featured speaker at the Third Annual Fair Trade Gala this weekend in Albuquerque. The gala is one of several events aimed at increasing awareness of how U.S. consumers impact developing nations. Listen Peter Wahome speaks Friday evening at 6:30 at UNM's...
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Apr. 2006 |
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Theater Review: True West |
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By: Jim Terr
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the actors in a theater production swap roles? In a production of Sam Shepard's "True West" currently running in Santa Fe, you can see that happen both in the story and between productions. Jim Terr explains.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Apr. 2006 |
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Bioneers Environmental Group Wins National Recognition |
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By: Renée Blake
Nina Simons and Kenny Ausubel were guests of honor at the Beverly Hills Hotel earlier this month. When they got back to New Mexico, the executive directors of the Bioneers spoke with Renee Blake.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 Apr. 2006 |
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Bioneers Plan Workshop: "Cultivating Womens' Leadership" |
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By: Renée Blake
The Bioneers are getting ready for a new season of radio shows, after receiving the Millennium Award from Global Green. Nina Simons, Co-Director of the Bioneers, says that in addition to plans for upcoming shows, she has plans for a womens' workshop.
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Stories from Wed., 26 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Apr. 2006 |
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State Lottery Scholarships Need Better Promotion |
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By: Steve Shadley
A program that uses state lottery revenues to provide tuition waivers to college students in New Mexico is marking its tenth anniversary. But, state lawmakers who worked to get the measure approved, say the funds need to be protected and better promoted.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Apr. 2006 |
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Madrid and Wesley Clark Critcize Wilson's Intelligence Committee Initiatives |
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About twenty-five people, including several Vietnam War veterans, attended a rally in Bataan Memorial Park today. They came to support Attorney General Patricia Madrid in her campaign for Congress. Coming to stump for Madrid was General Wesley Clark, a retired four-star general in the U.S. Army and...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 Apr. 2006 |
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Onate Elementary Students Learn about Child Abuse Prevention |
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By: Jim Williams
Students at Albuquerque's Onate Elementary School took part in child abuse prevention activities today. APS is working with state officials to help open the lines of communication between parents, teachers, and students to increase safely for kids.
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Stories from Tue., 25 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Apr. 2006 |
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Domenici Shares Ideas on Iran and Oil Prices |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici says the spike in the price of oil is due to "unordinary circumstances in the world." Domenici says he sees the "dispute with Iran" as a big factor in those circumstances.
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Apr. 2006 |
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Bingaman Speaks on Bush Petroleum Policies |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says President Bush's order today to temporarily halt deposits in the "American Strategic Petroleum Reserve" may be a good first step to bring down gasoline prices.
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Apr. 2006 |
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Political Infighting Continues in Colfax County |
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By: Eric Mack
A new chapter is set to begin in an ongoing soap opera that has been played out for the past year in sparsely populated Colfax County. The County Board of Commissioners is hoping that the hiring of a new County Planner and Manager will provide a fresh start, but a handful of vocal critics allege that...
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Airdate: Tue., 25 Apr. 2006 |
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New Mexico Signs Deal for World's Largest Solar Energy Farm |
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Today, New Mexico's Public Lands Commissioner, Patrick Lyons, signed a deal to begin building a solar energy plant on public trust lands near Demming. The plant, built by Arizona-based company "New Solar Ventures," is expected to be the largest solar energy generating plant in the world when it is finished....
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Stories from Mon., 24 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Apr. 2006 |
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Insurance Program for Small Business Employees Unveiled |
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By: Jim Williams
State government representatives are calling attention to a program designed to help New Mexico small businesses offer health insurance to their employees. A State Coverage Insurance campaign was rolled out today in Albuquerque. Information on the state Coverage Onsurance program is available at 800-204-4700,...
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Apr. 2006 |
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US Senate Candidate Pfeffer To Walk State Border with Mexico |
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By: Steve Shadley
A Repulican candidate challenging Democratic U.S. New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he plans to walk 190 miles along the border with Mexico to draw attention to illegal immigration. An he is challenging Senator Bingaman to do the same.
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Apr. 2006 |
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Wilson Visits First Nations Health Center |
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By: Renée Blake
Congresswoman Heather Wilson visited the First Nations Community Healthsource today for a tour and a talk.
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Apr. 2006 |
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PIRG Group Releases Blueprint for Reduction in State's Global Warming Emissions |
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This afternoon, experts and alternative energy advocates gathered around solar panels and a hybrid car to unveil an environmental group's plan to reduce New Mexico's share of global warming gasses. Jeanne Bassett, New Mexico PIRG's Executive Director, explains. Listen Bassett says that the fifteen...
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Airdate: Mon., 24 Apr. 2006 |
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Children of Incarcerated Parents - Subject of Talk at UNM Law School |
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By: Susan Loubet
Writer Nell Bernstein was in New Mexico recently to talk about what happens to families when parents go to prison. Bernstein is the author of the book "All Alone in the World." She spoke at a forum at the UNM Law School, sponsored by the Womens' Justice Project and other organizations. Children of incarcerated...
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Stories from Fri., 21 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Apr. 2006 |
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Great Dining in Santa Fe Supports Health and Human Services Week |
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By: Jim Williams
Next week is the third annual Health and Human Services Week in Santa Fe. Its creators call it an opportunity for the community to support the organizations that help the needy while enjoying good food and fashion. Listen Two other restaurants are joining Vanessie with benefit dinners during Health...
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Apr. 2006 |
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ACLU Director of Freedom of Religion and Belief Speaks Here Tomorrow |
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By: Renée Blake
When the ACLU holds its annual meeting tomorrow, Dr. Jeremy Gunn will take the microphone to discuss "Religious Freedom and the Culture Wars in the United States."
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Apr. 2006 |
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State Case-Workers Speak Out: Job Transfers Result in Unemployment |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Several New Mexico Department of Health case-workers lost their jobs when their positions were transferred to the Department of Labor. Some of them are speaking out about their experiences.
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Apr. 2006 |
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Councilor Heinrich and Mayor Chavez Announce Agreement on Minimum Wage Bill |
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By: Renée Blake
Late this afternoon at the Albuquerque Civic Plaza, a minimum wage agreement for the Duke City was announced by the Chavez Administration, Albuquerque City Council President Martin Heinrich and Westside City Councilor Michael Cadigan. Council President Martin Heinrich: Listen Since the mayor and the...
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Airdate: Fri., 21 Apr. 2006 |
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Madrid Calls On Wilson to Repeal Energy Bill |
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State Attorney General Patricia Madrid this afternoon called on New Mexico Congresswoman Heather Wilson to repeal the Energy Bill for which she voted last year. Madrid and two dozen supporters gathered at a gas station at the intersection of San Mateo and Montgomery...where gas prices are approaching...
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Stories from Thu., 20 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Apr. 2006 |
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Local Ideas on Immigration Reform Offered |
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By: Steve Shadley
Congress is expected to revisit immigration reform when it reconvenes after the spring break in a few days. But, two activists, who have been watching the issue closely, say immigration measures considered on Capitol Hill so far will not bring meaningful solutions to the problem.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 Apr. 2006 |
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Call-In Show: Environmental Issues in Observation of Earth Day |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
The 26th Earth Day is April 22, and today's Call-In Show, with Host Arcie Chapa, observed the upcoming event by discussing environmental issues affecting our region.
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Stories from Wed., 19 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Apr. 2006 |
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"PAVE" Coalition Cites Reasons Against Raising City Minimum Wage |
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By: Renée Blake
Tomorrow night, the Committee of the Whole is expected to discuss the possibility of raising the minimum wage in Albuquerque. In preparation for that event, a coalition called "PAVE" held a press conference today to explain why its members think an increase in the minimum wage would actually hurt the...
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Apr. 2006 |
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NM U.S. Senators Listen to State Water Experts on Drought |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman heard today from two panels of water experts about the current drought and its impacts in the state. They also addressed the need for more funding to help deal with a worsening lack of water.
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Apr. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Poorly Prepared for Possible Oil Crisis |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
If the U.S. experiences an oil crisis, Albuquerque would be in bad shape. That according to a new ranking by a sustainability website, where Albuquerque ranked 37th out of fifty in oil crisis preparedness.
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Airdate: Wed., 19 Apr. 2006 |
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Jay Czar Appointed Director of State Mortgage Finance Authority |
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By: Steve Shadley
A former city of Albuquerque Chief Administrative Officer was selected today as Executive Director of the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority.
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Stories from Tue., 18 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Apr. 2006 |
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Madrid Criticizes Medicare Drug Benefit at Civic Plaza Rally |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid held a small rally today in Civic Plaza, criticizing the new Medicare drug benefit. She and other Democratic leaders called for an extension of the May 15th deadline to sign up for the plan.
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Apr. 2006 |
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Upper Rio Grande Project Engineers Evaluate Current Water Resources |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Thirty people gathered at the Indian Cultural Center last night to hear the Army Corps of Engineers and the US Bureau of Reclamation give an account of the state of the Upper Rio Grande Project and its reservoir systems.
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Apr. 2006 |
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Training Program for Controversial Osprey CV-22 Aircraft Starts at Kirtland |
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Senator Pete Domenici made a visit to Kirtland Airforce Base earlier today to officially celebrate the arrival of the first operational CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircrafts. Kirtland was chosen as sole training ground for CV-22 Osprey special operations pilots, which the Senator points out is a great honor...
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Apr. 2006 |
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Highland High Invites Public to "Unity in the Community" Celebration on Wednesday |
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By: Jim Williams
Albuquerque's Highland High School has the largest percentage of minority students in the city. It is often noted as the most diverse of the Duke City's schools. As Jim Williams reports, two of the students hope to demonstrate that while diversity may sometimes lead to conflict, it can also provide a...
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Airdate: Tue., 18 Apr. 2006 |
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City Council Considers Ordinance Restricting Hobby Dog Breeding |
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At last night's City Council meeting, Councilor Mayer added a floor substitute that would amend large portions of the Humane and Ethical Animal Regulation and Treatment Ordinance, which she has been working on for the last two years. Mayer explained one element of the ordinance that has come under criticism...
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Stories from Mon., 17 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Apr. 2006 |
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Van Buren Middle School Students Hold Rally Against Gun Violence |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque Public Schools students are working to reduce gun violence on the city's southeast side. A group of children at Van Buren Middle School held a rally today in hopes of raising awareness about the problem.
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Apr. 2006 |
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Ojo Feliz Firefighters Predict Containment by Tomorrow |
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FIRES NEW MEXICO FIREFIGHTERS HAVE BEEN BATTLING FOUR FIRES IN RECENT DAYS, ONE OF THEM THE OJO FELIZ FIRE IN RAINSVILLE. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER DAN BASTION SAYS THAT ALTHOUGH APPROXIMATELY 16-THOUSAND-600 ACRES HAVE BEEN SCORCHED AND FOUR OUTBUILDINGS HAVE BURNED, THINGS ARE GOING WELL TODAY....
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Airdate: Mon., 17 Apr. 2006 |
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Veterans Affairs Nurse Laura Berg Vindicated for Alleged "Sedition" |
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VETERANS AFFAIRS NURSE LAURA BERG HAS BEEN VINDICATED BY THE U. S. SECRETARY FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS. BERG, WAS ACCUSED OF “SEDITION” AFTER SHE WROTE A LETTER TO THE “ALIBI” NEWSPAPER CRITICIZING BUSH ADMINISTRATION ACTIONS IN IRAQ. AT THE TIME, AN OFFICER IN THE ALBUQUERQUE VETERANS AFFAIRS HUMAN RESOURCES...
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Stories from Sat., 15 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Sat., 15 Apr. 2006 |
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Consumer Groups Unhappy Over Qwest's Lack of Investment in New Mexico |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
A public hearing of the Public Regulations Commission, or PRC, will be held Monday. It will help determine what kind of deregulation the telecom company Qwest should receive. Two consumer groups are upset about Qwest's failure to comply with a past agreement. Kelly MacNeil speaks with Citizens for...
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Stories from Fri., 14 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Apr. 2006 |
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Wilson Amendment Supporting Hispanic Serving Institutions Passes in House |
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The University of New Mexico is one of 18 colleges and universities around the state considered to be a "Hispanic Serving Institution", which means at least 25 percent of students or more are Hispanic. The Hispanic Serving Institution Program is a federal grant that provides funding to schools to expand...
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Apr. 2006 |
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Illegal Economies Expanding in Border Areas Worldwide |
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By: Kent Paterson
Along the U.S.-Mexico and other world borders, contraband has become an economic mainstay. Experts on the phenomenon recently spoke in El Paso and Cuidad Juarez as part of an International Borders Conference sponsored by state universities from Texas, New Mexico and Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Airdate: Fri., 14 Apr. 2006 |
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Citizens Against Government Waste Release 2005 Congressional "Pig Book" |
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By: Steve Shadley
If you have waited until the last minute to file your taxes...the time has arrived. A lot of people are expected to mail out their tax forms tomorrow...April 15th...the traditional tax deadline. The IRS says taxpayers who procrastinate...usually owe the government money. But, have you ever wondered...
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Stories from Thu., 13 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Apr. 2006 |
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Former LULAC Director Voices Important Perspective on Immigration Reform |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
In the midst of the heated debate over immigration reform, one critic says none of the proposals now in Congress will solve the immigration problem in the long run.
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Apr. 2006 |
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Mayor Chavez and Councilor Heinrich Out-of-Sync on Minimum Wage Bill |
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Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez says he does not intend to budge on his plan for slower implementation of a minimum wage increase. City Council President Martin Heinrich got the Chamber of Commerce to agree to a phase-in of $6.75 next year and $7.15 in 2008. Both this plan and the mayor's would end up...
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Apr. 2006 |
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Towns of Ojo Feliz and Los Huertos Remain Evacuated as Fire Spreads |
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Low humidity and gusty winds continue to expand a wildfire just east of mora this afternoon. State forestry spokesman Dan Ware says the Ojo feliz Fire is now over 12,000 acres in size. Listen Two Hot-Shot crews are working on the fire. Ware says this morning's weather was conducive to fighting it,...
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Apr. 2006 |
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Guest Worker Issues Becoming a Worldwide Phenomenon |
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By: Kent Paterson
The United States is not alone in trying to answer the thorny question about guest worker programs for immigrants. Across the globe labor migration is a central feature of the international economy. At a recent conference on "world borders" sponsored by New Mexico State University and other institutions,...
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Airdate: Thu., 13 Apr. 2006 |
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Rev. John Dear Embarks on Good Friday Peace Protest in NYC |
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By: Jim Williams
Rev. John Dear is a New Mexico Catholic priest and peace activist. He is making a trip to New York this weekend that may land him in jail.
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Stories from Wed., 12 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Apr. 2006 |
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UNM Law School Sponsors Debate on Nuclear vs Renewable Energy |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The debate between nuclear and renewable energy continued in Albuquerque recently. A standing room only crowd of 100 people at the University of New Mexico Law School heard two starkly different viewpoints on the future of electricity in the U.S.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Apr. 2006 |
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Trumbull Neighborhood Fights Meth Production |
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By: Steve Shadley
Federal Drug Czar John Walters visited the Trumbull neighborhood on Albuquerque's southeast side today...promoting newly approved legislation intended to fight methamphetamine production.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Apr. 2006 |
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Bingaman Speaks on Iran and Immigration Reform |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says Iran may not be the pressing threat the Bush Administration continues to say it is. Jim Williams spoke to him today about Iran and immigration reform and has this report.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Apr. 2006 |
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Renewable Energy Task Force Focuses on Rural Job Creation |
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By: Eric Mack
A statewide task force charged with developing renewable energy jobs in rural New Mexico met in Taos for the first of three public meetings.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 Apr. 2006 |
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Ojo Feliz Fire Breaks Out Near Mora |
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A forest fire is burning near the town of Mora this afternoon, about 20 miles north of Las Vegas. The Ojo Feliz Fire,first reported at about 1:30pm, is being pushed by moderate winds through grass and ponderosa pine on private land. Dan Ware is a spokesperson for the State Forestry Division. Listen...
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Stories from Tue., 11 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Apr. 2006 |
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Domenici Blames Partisan Politics in Immigration Compromise Delay |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici says partisan politics were to blame for the Senate's inability to pass an immigration reform measure last week.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Apr. 2006 |
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Commentary: Iran in the Crosshairs |
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By: Craig Barnes
In the April 17th issue of The New Yorker Magazine, journalist Seymour Hersh writes that the Bush Administration has been secretly planning air-strikes against Iran. Hersh also claims the Pentagon has been looking at possible targets and analyzing the potential for using nuclear earth-penetrating weapons....
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Apr. 2006 |
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New Mexico Joins Federal-State Law Enforcement Information Database |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
David Iglesias, U.S. Attorney for the Distrcit of New Mexico, was in Albuquerque today to announce that New Mexico will be the first state in the southwest to implement a database that will allow information-sharing between local and federal law inforcement agencies. Jennifer Jackson had the opportunity...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Apr. 2006 |
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Albuquerque City Council to Debate Passage of Kendra's Law |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez is giving the city council the go-ahead to vote on a proposed ordinance similiar to New York's "Kendra's Law." "Kendra's Law" was approved in that state a few years ago...after a woman was killed whan a mentally-ill man pushed her from a subway platform into the path...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 Apr. 2006 |
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Local Republians Voice Opinions on Iran Nuclear Enrichment Program |
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President Bush yesterday called claims that his administration is planning to attack Iran "wild speculation." The president said that U.S. continues to work with other countries to try to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, and White House spokesperson Scott McClellan added that military action...
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Stories from Mon., 10 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Apr. 2006 |
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Internet Dating Service Opens for Singles with STD |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Two friends in Corrales have started a surprisingly successful online service - a singles-matching website for people with sexually transmitted diseases.
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Apr. 2006 |
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Santa Fe and Albuquerque Marchers Rally for Immigration Reform |
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By: Danny Hernandez
There were large turnouts for pro-immigration rallies in two New Mexico communities yesterday in support of today's National Day of Action. Danny Hernandez has the story from Albuquerque. Listen Jim Williams has the story from Santa Fe. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Apr. 2006 |
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Santa Fe School District Struggles with $5, 000,000 Budget Shortfall |
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Officials with the Santa Fe Public School District are working to resolve a $5,000,000 budget shortfall for the next school year. District spokeswoman, Sarah Schlosser-Moon, says administrators anticipated the deficit. Listen To cut costs the district may have to cut a few positions and programs at...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Apr. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Students Walk-Out in Support of Immigration Rights |
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Students all over the country walked out of classes today, protesting immigration legislation now being considered in Congress. In Albuquerque, the students left school at 10 o'clock and came to Civic Plaza, where they marched and waved signs expressing their support of immigrant rights. Jaqueline Garula...
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Airdate: Mon., 10 Apr. 2006 |
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Immigration Protests in the Streets of Albuquerque |
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By: Steve Emmons
More than 2000 people filled downtown's Civic Plaza April 10th. The protesters marched for immigrant rights. Many of the protesters were high school students who simply walked out of their daily classes to participate in the march. Producer Steven Emmons interviewed some of the participants and put together...
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Stories from Fri., 7 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Apr. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Women Gut Houses in New Orleans Relief Effort |
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By: Jim Williams
Some Albuquerque women are in New Orleans assisting with ongoing post-Katrina cleanup. They are working to help remove debris from houses in the rebuilding effort there. Jim Williams visited with them before their trip.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 Apr. 2006 |
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UN General Assembly Creates New Human Rights Council |
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By: Renée Blake
In March, the United Nations General Assembly decided to replace the Commission on Human Rights with a Human Rights Council in hopes of improving membership standards. Yesterday it established that council by vote.
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Stories from Thu., 6 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Apr. 2006 |
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Call-In Show: Kendra's Law: Involuntary Outpatient Treatment for Mentally Ill |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
The topic of today's Call-In Show was Kendra's Law - a type of law that would allow involuntary assisted outpatient treatment for certain mentally ill people. Carol Boss hosted the show, which debated the legal and ethical issues related to such a statute.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Apr. 2006 |
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Perpetrators of Hate Crime Receive Light Sentences |
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By: Jim Williams
The men most responsible for the brutal beating of a gay Santa Fe man last year got what amounted to a slap-on-the-wrist from a state district judge Wednesday. The others may not see hard prison time at all.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Apr. 2006 |
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NMSU Supports Ceremony for Murdered Juarez Women |
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By: Kent Paterson
A New Mexico State University lawn was recently transformed into a field of pink crosses symbolizing the murders of women in northern Mexico. Sponsored by friends of Juarez women and other groups, the exhibit kicked off a three-day meeting that brought together victims' families, activists, and representatives...
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Airdate: Thu., 6 Apr. 2006 |
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Interview: Robert Meeropol: Author of "An Execution in the Family" |
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By: Renée Blake
Robert Meeropol is the son of Ethyl and Julius Rosenberg who were executed by the U.S. government in 1953 for allegedly conspiring to steal the secret of the atomic bomb. He is the author of "An Execution in the Family" that recounts his growing up in search of a normal life while at the same time honoring...
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Stories from Wed., 5 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Apr. 2006 |
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Bingaman Voices Doubt Over Quick Approval of Immigration Bill |
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By: Steve Shadley
Despite President Bush's call for Congress to hurry up and pass an immigration reform bill...New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says it doesn't appear the measure is on the fast tract for approval. Senator Bingaman says it will be hard for Congress to reach a quick compromise on two different measures...
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Airdate: Wed., 5 Apr. 2006 |
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Prevention of Underage Drinking Focus of Albuquerque Town Hall |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Thirty people recently gathered at the Loma linda Community Center, in southeast Albuquerque, to discuss underage drinking issues with a panel of experts. The Albuquerque Town Hall was one of 1,200 held nation-wide to promote discussion and awareness of this important issue.
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Stories from Tue., 4 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Apr. 2006 |
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Kirkland Nuclear Weapons Center Leaves Public Safety Questions Unanswered |
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By: Tara Lohan
A ceremony last week at Kirkland Air Force Base celebrated the opening of a new nuclear weapons center.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Apr. 2006 |
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Udall Introduces Bill Promoting Emissions Credit Trading |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Representative Tom Udall says he has a plan to reduce greenhouse gases while protecting businesses. He and Republican Congressman Tom Petri have introduced a bill they say will allow U.S. businesses to trade emission credits as they ramp up compliance with stricter regulations.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Apr. 2006 |
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Energy Efficiency Project Sponsors Home Energy Audit |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
The Sierra Club and the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, or SWEEP, sponsored a sample home energy audit in Albuquerque today.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 Apr. 2006 |
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Nuclear Energy Advocates Often Discourage Solar Initiatives |
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New Mexico may well be poised to become the solar energy capitol of the United States. But resistance persists, both from nuclear power advocates and the average consumer. Listen Ben Luce is the chair of the Coalition for Clean and Affordable Energy, as well as the vice president of the New Mexico...
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Stories from Mon., 3 Apr. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Apr. 2006 |
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Domenici Supports Frist Immigration Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici says he is leaning toward an immigration reform measure in the Senate offered by majority leader Bill Frist. Frist has called for passage of a final bill by the end of this week.
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Apr. 2006 |
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Cesar Chavez Marchers Rally Against House Immigration Bill |
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By: Danny Hernandez
This past Saturday, more than 1,000 people celebrated the 79th birthday of Cesar Chavez with a march and rally in downtown Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Apr. 2006 |
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Murder Suspect Astorga Captured in Mexico |
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By: Steve Shadley
Authorities in Juarez, Mexico have captured Michael Paul Astorga...the Albuquerque area man suspected of fatally shooting a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy 11 days ago. The FBI is working with Mexican officials to get Astorga sent back to the U.S. to face charges.
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Airdate: Mon., 3 Apr. 2006 |
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UNM Budget Meeting Looks at Tuition Hike |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
A budget summit was held on Friday at the University of New Mexico, in which various groups had an opportunity to voice their concerns about next year's budget.
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