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KUNM News Archives: 2007 - May
Stories from Thu., 31 May. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 31 May. 2007 |
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Mexican Gray Wolf Killed |
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By: Jim Williams
Another Mexican gray wolf has been shot and killed in the Gila National Forest of west-central New Mexico. The animal was found dead May 9th 20 miles east of Reserve, and the Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 31 May. 2007 |
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Foreclosure Rates May Be Becoming A Problem in New Mexico |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque's foreclosure rate is among the highest in the nation and a local advocacy group Acorn is launching a campaign to ingorm homeowners about their financial options. Matthew Henderson is with Acorn and he's concerned about the dramatic increase in foreclosures in the Albuquerque area partly...
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Stories from Wed., 30 May. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 30 May. 2007 |
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Rising Heat, Rising Prices |
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By: Jim Williams
With the "summer driving season" officially underway, gas prices are reaching new all-time highs, and New Mexico is getting hit harder than almost any other place in the country. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 30 May. 2007 |
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Proposed Biomass Power Plant Denied |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico's Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry has denied an air quality permit for a proposed biomass power plant near Estancia. And as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the matter may now be in the hands of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Stories from Tue., 29 May. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 29 May. 2007 |
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Major Suttee Discusses Progress in Iraq |
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By: Jim Spiri
President Bush has signed the supplemental spending bill for ongoing U.S. military operation in Iraq and Afganistan. The 120 billion dollar spending bill contains no timelines for withdrawal from Iraq, which the president has opposed. As the debate continues over whether the U.S. military is making...
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Airdate: Tue., 29 May. 2007 |
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NewMexiKids Promotes Children's Health |
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By: Jim Williams
State Human Services Secretary Pamela Hyde is unveiling a two and a half month campaign to sign up New Mexico children for health care coverage. Hyde says under what's being called the "NewMexiKids" plan, sign ups will be offered all over the state for kids up to age 19 who currently have no coverage....
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Stories from Fri., 25 May. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 25 May. 2007 |
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Mexican Teachers On Strike |
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By: Kent Paterson
Mexican teachers briefly blockaded the country's stock exchange this week to protest a new social security reform. The action was part of a growing movement by teachers and other federal workers against the reform. Opponents blast the new law for toughening retirement eligibility requirements and for...
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Stories from Thu., 24 May. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 24 May. 2007 |
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Concern Arises Around State Ethics |
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By: Jim Williams
The recent indictment of former state Senate Presiden Manny Aragon as well as the conviction of former treasurer Robert Vigil might be considered signals to lawmakers that the state's ethics laws need to be strengthened. Aragon is accused of taking kickbacks from the constuction of the Bernalillo County...
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Airdate: Thu., 24 May. 2007 |
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Microlending In New Mexico |
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By: Renée Blake
It's a life most of us can hardly imagine; a life where a loan can be the difference between having a refrigerator, food, firewood, and little, if any, income at all. The practice of microlending has provided assistance for people in poverty, many of them in third world countries. Right now, microcredit...
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Stories from Tue., 22 May. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 22 May. 2007 |
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Sandia National Laboratories Doesn't Meet Emissions Standards |
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By: John West
Some folks in Albuquerque are saying that Sandia National Lab's air monitoring program isn't up to national standards. KUNM's John West has the story.
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Airdate: Tue., 22 May. 2007 |
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Minor Quakes Strikes Central New Mexico |
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By: Steve Shadley
You may not have felt it but a minor earthquake was reported in central New Mexico. KUNM's Steve Shadley spoke with a geologist who says smaller quakes are quite common along the Rio Grande.
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Airdate: Tue., 22 May. 2007 |
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Military Wants To Maintain Cosmic Domination |
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By: Jim Williams
The U.S. Military took another step into space Monday with the official opening of something called the Operationally Responsive Space Office in Albuquerque. The O.R.S. will operate on Kirtland Air Force Base, and is being called "essential" in expanding U.S. Military capabilities in space. And as...
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Stories from Mon., 21 May. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 21 May. 2007 |
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Veggie Oil Fuels Road Trippin' |
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By: Renée Blake
It's almost summer and a lot of people are planning road trips and vacations. Here in New Mexico, there's a couple of tourists who are making a long drive cross-country using a vehicle that burns vegetable oil. It's an attempt to beat high gasoline prices and promote alternative fuel sources. KUNM's...
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Stories from Fri., 18 May. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 18 May. 2007 |
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Problems Arise For Immigration |
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By: Jim Williams
On Capitol Hill the Senate is making movements toward giving the 12 million undocumented workers in the U.S. a route to legal status. But for many of the thousands of immigrants currently held in detention centers around the country, those changes may not come in time to affect their cases. As KUNM's...
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Airdate: Fri., 18 May. 2007 |
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Discussion Continues Around Juarez Femicides |
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By: Kent Paterson
The Santa Fe rape crisis and trauma treatment center sponsored a public forum on the Juarez women's murders last weekend as part of a campaign on global gender violence. Among the speakers was the Chihuahua State Attorney General, who spoke about a hotly-debated case that critics charge could yield...
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Airdate: Fri., 18 May. 2007 |
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NMSU Football Players File Suit Against Head Coach |
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By: Evan Woodward
A federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico State University Head Football Coach Hal Mumme is scheduled to begin in Las Cruces on June 25th. The suit was filed on behalf of former Aggie football players Mu'Amma Ali, brothers Anthony and Vincent Thompson, and Jacob Wallace. The plaintiffs allege they...
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Stories from Thu., 17 May. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 17 May. 2007 |
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Yolanda King Dead At 51 |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Yolanda King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, died yesterday at the age of 51. In June of 2005, she visited Albuquerque to speak to local youth and also spoke with KUNM reporter Hakim Bellamy.
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Airdate: Thu., 17 May. 2007 |
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Lydia Cacho Speaks Out |
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By: Kent Paterson
A political scandal involving child prositiution continues to raise questions about powerful figures south of the border. KUNM's Kent Paterson recently interviewed a persecuted Mexican journalist who is at the center of the scandal. He Has this exclusive interview with Lydia Cacho.
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Airdate: Thu., 17 May. 2007 |
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Post Cards For Immigration Reform |
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By: Renée Blake
One year ago today the US Senate was focused on the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act. Tomorrow it is back in the spotlight on Capitol Hill. The Senate is expected to begin debate on immigration reform legislation this week. KUNM was there when representatives from nine organizations gathered outside...
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Stories from Wed., 16 May. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 16 May. 2007 |
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Activists Roll In |
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By: Renée Blake
This sprinf, a bus traveling the country under the title "Wheels of Justice" visited Albuquerque and brought a couple of speakers to the campuses of Central New Mexico Community College, the University of New Mexico as well as a location in Santa Fe. KUNM talked with the speakers while they were in...
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Airdate: Wed., 16 May. 2007 |
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UNM Enters A New Phase of Cancer Research |
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By: Steve Shadley
There will soon be an addition to the University of New Mexico's medical program for cancer patients and research. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 16 May. 2007 |
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Marching Protest Becomes Elevator Sit In |
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By: Renée Blake
New Mexico's U.S. Senator Pete Domenici has been subpoenaed to testify on behalf of the defense in the trial of the "Elevator 9." Who are the Elevator 9? KUNM's Renee Blake has been following the story.
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Stories from Mon., 14 May. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 14 May. 2007 |
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Tribes Congregate for Economic Summit |
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By: Steve Shadley
Tribal members from New Mexico and across the country are attending one of the largest economic conferences ever held by Native American groups this week in Phoenix, Arizona. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Fri., 11 May. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 11 May. 2007 |
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"New Mexico First" Holds Town Meeting on Heathcare |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The State of New Mexico is looking at how to best get a handle on skyrocketing health care costs. To that end Governor Richardson established a task force that made four recommendations which are being studied by Mathematica, a consultant specializing in healthcare models. In the meantime, New Mexico...
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Stories from Thu., 10 May. 2007
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Opinions Differ on Four Corners Clean Air Plan |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
On April 30th the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a clean air plan for the Four Corners Power Plant located on the Navajo Nation near Farmington. Reviews of the plan have been mixed. KUNM's Jennifer Jackson reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 10 May. 2007 |
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Bernalillo County Votes Against Local Inforcement of Immigration Laws |
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The Bernalillo County Commission has approved a resolution against helping federal immigration officers round up illegal immigrants. Commissioners voted 4-to-1 yesterday. Michael Brasher was the lone vote in opposition. A proposed federal act would force state and local-level law enforcement agencies...
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Stories from Tue., 8 May. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 8 May. 2007 |
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Part ll: Interview with Jeremy Scahill - Blackwater 's Domestic Operations |
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By: Jim Williams
Award winning journalist Jeremy Scahill is scheduled to testify before a U.S. House Subcommittee on defense spending tomorrow. He was scheduled to appear in Albuquerque tonight giving a lecture at Outpost Productions about his new book "Blackwater" which investigates privatization of the military....
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Airdate: Tue., 8 May. 2007 |
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Bingaman Comments on Gas Prices and High School Dropout Rate |
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By: Steve Shadley
Senator Jeff Bingaman's appointment as Chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee is keeping him busy these days. The New Mexico Democrat is dealing with a lot of questions about rising gas prices and alternative energy sources. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 8 May. 2007 |
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Part l: Interview with Jeremy Scahill - Author of "Blackwater" |
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By: Jim Williams
Prisons, health care, and lately war. Privatization is leading to big changes in how the U.S. deals with people, and other countries. KUNM's Jim Williams got a look at how privatization is impacting the U.S. military, and how one deal in particular may have come about. Williams recently spoke with...
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Airdate: Tue., 8 May. 2007 |
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Bingaman Predicts Security Reassessment at U.S. Military Bases |
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By: Steve Shadley
Senator Jeff Bingaman says the arrest of six men suspected of plotting to attack Fort Dix in New Jersey raises concerns about security at New Mexico military bases. But, Bingaman says there are still so many unknowns that it is hard to say what the intent of the attack may have been and how it was...
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Stories from Mon., 7 May. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 7 May. 2007 |
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Domenici Proposes Federal Monitoring of Foreign Drug Purchases |
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By: Steve Shadley
Congress is preparing to vote on legislation this week that would allow Americans to purchase restricted amounts of prescriptions from other countries, including Canada and Mexico. Right now only a few states allow U.S. citizens to do so. New Mexican Republican Pete Domenici says he is joining ten...
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Airdate: Mon., 7 May. 2007 |
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Commentary: Honda de la Revolucion |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
Low-riders are a fairly common sight in northern New Mexico. Common enough, in fact, that author and Chimayo resident Chellis Glendinning decided to get in on the act. Listen Author Chellis Glendinning lives in Chimayo. She expects, in fact, to get her beloved Mexican Revolution Honda back today, and...
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Airdate: Mon., 7 May. 2007 |
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Domenici Urges States To Aid Tornado-Stricken Greensburg, Kansas |
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By: Steve Shadley
The stage five tornado that leveled 95 percent of the small rural town of Greensburg, Kansas on Friday has left thousands of people homeless and claimed at least nine lives. During a tour of the devastated area over the weekend, Democratic Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius told reporters that disaster...
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Airdate: Mon., 7 May. 2007 |
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NM "Bioneers" Begins "Dreaming New Mexico" Gatherings |
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By: Jim Williams
The founders of one of New Mexico's more forward-thinking organizations are beginning to focus a bit more of their attention on the Land of Enchantment itself. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, tonight in Santa Fe, the "Bioneers" begin a series looking at building sustainable local community in New Mexico....
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Stories from Fri., 4 May. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 4 May. 2007 |
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Wilson Calls for Another War Funding Bill Immediately |
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By: Steve Shadley
Republican Heather Wilson of Albuquerque is urging her fellow members of Congress to immediately send President Bush another bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afganistan. The president vetoed a war appropriations measure this week because it contained language calling for a pull out of troops by September...
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Airdate: Fri., 4 May. 2007 |
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Public Awareness Increases Over Need for Renewable Energy Sources |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Tax credits, rising energy costs and concerns over pollution have increased public awareness over clean and renewable energy sources. The Director of the Energy Conservation and Management Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Fernando Martinez, stopped by KUNM...
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Airdate: Fri., 4 May. 2007 |
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Wilson Vows To Restore Federal Funding for Urban Indian Health Care |
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By: Steve Shadley
Congresswoman Heather Wilson says she's working to restore funding in the next federal budget for Urban Indian Health Care programs that President Bush has targeted for deep cuts. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Thu., 3 May. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 3 May. 2007 |
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Theater Review: Tricklock Offers "Black River Falling" at UNM'sTheater X |
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By: Jim Terr
Even if the meaning of every scene is not readily apparent, a work of theater can still have power. Reviewer Jim Terr explains.
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Airdate: Thu., 3 May. 2007 |
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KUNM Speaks With Immigration Reform Activists |
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By: Renée Blake
BusinessWeek and the Associated Press say that the turnout for the 2007 immigration rally was smaller than it was last year. They say that fear of raids and discouragement with Congress, kept people at home this year. KUNM spoke with some of those who attended the Albuquerque demonstration and some...
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Stories from Wed., 2 May. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 2 May. 2007 |
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Albuquerque Old Town Sawmill Demolished |
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By: Steve Shadley
An abandoned sawmill in Albuquerque's Old Town neighborhood is being demolished today to make way for new development after a 20 year fight by residents to get the facility shutdown. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 2 May. 2007 |
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Commentary: Bolivia vs. U.S. Culture |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
Author and Chimayo resident Chellis Glendinning spent a couple of months earlier this year in Bolivia. It didn't take long, she says, to feel the differences between the cooperative communities she found there and the neurosis of U.S. culture here. And nowhere, she adds, was that more apparent than on...
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Airdate: Wed., 2 May. 2007 |
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Conservation Groups Ask For Increased Protections for Gray Wolves |
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By: Jim Williams
A coalition of conservation groups is calling on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to step up protections for gray wolves in southwest New Mexico. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 2 May. 2007 |
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NM Senators Speak Out on Iraq Funding Bill Veto |
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By: Evan Woodward
Yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of President Bush's famous "Mission Accomplished" appearance on the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier. During his speech the president declared that major combat operations in Iraq were over. Symbolically the Democratically controlled Senate and House waited until...
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Airdate: Wed., 2 May. 2007 |
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Santa Fe May Day Immigration Gathering: City Officials Protest ICE Procedures |
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By: Jim Williams
Tuesday was May Day, which brings a variety of celebrations and observances around the world, the most common one being "International Workers Day." As as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, one such observance in Santa Fe focused on removing obstacles for immigrants who wnat to work in the U.S.
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Stories from Tue., 1 May. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 1 May. 2007 |
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Bingaman Supports Oil Exploration in Coastal Waters |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he supports the Bush Administration's plan to open U.S. coastal waters for oil exploration. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 1 May. 2007 |
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Upcoming Defense Spending Bill Also Will Include Iraq Timelines |
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New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says there will be another opportunity soon for Congress to send president bush a bill that sets a timeline for pulling troops out of Iraq. President Bush has vetoed a war funding bill sent to him today by the House and Senate because it requires troops begin returning...
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