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KUNM News Archives: 2009 - May
Stories from Fri., 29 May. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 29 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week's business headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 29 May. 2009 |
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Secretary of State Mary Herrera Receives National Award |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Secretary of State Mary Herrera will receive an award for leadership this weekend from the National Federation of Democratic Women in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hererra was nominated for the “Outstanding Elected Official” award by Nili Lange from the Democrat Women of Bernalillo County. According to...
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Airdate: Fri., 29 May. 2009 |
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Interview: A Conversation About Chicano Heritage and Globalization |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
La Resolana means “the place where the sun shines” but it also has another meaning. It’s a place where people, traditionally men, have gathered to talk and reflect on society, culture and politics The new book Resolana: Emerging Chicano Dialogues on Community and Globalization takes up that tradition...
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Airdate: Fri., 29 May. 2009 |
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Environmental Organization Says Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Election is an Important One |
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By: Jim Williams
Many New Mexicans can vote in an election next week that they may not even know about. Tuesday brings the selection of four board directors for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. KUNM's Jim Williams Found out more from a group that's been hoping voters will pay close attention to the election....
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Stories from Thu., 28 May. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 28 May. 2009 |
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Teague Proposes PTSD Legislation |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico's 2nd District Congressman Harry Teague announced a new bill intended to address Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, among military personnel and combat veterans. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the measure would make mental health screenings mandatory for military personnel upon introduction...
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Airdate: Thu., 28 May. 2009 |
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100 Days and Nights Campaign Kicks Off |
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By: Sidsel Overgaard
As summer approaches, the state is looking, once-again, to crack down on problem drivers. Governor Bill Richardson and state transportation officials are kicking off the so-called 100 Days and Nights of Summer campaign. KUNM's Sidsel Overgaard reports. Listen TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO: The DWI prevention...
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Airdate: Thu., 28 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with New Mexico Independent Senior Writer Trip Jennings about third-party marketing agents and how they figure into New Mexico politics. Listen
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Stories from Wed., 27 May. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 27 May. 2009 |
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Greenpeace Calls for Strong Carbon Emissions Cap in New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
When it comes to carbon dioxide emissions, New Mexico is more like a small country than a state. That was the message from a high-profile environmental group that is calling for a strong cap on those emissions, using the Land of Enchantment as a picture of how not to fight global warming. KUNM's Jim...
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Airdate: Wed., 27 May. 2009 |
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Interview: Frank Huyler, author of Right of Thirst |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Frank Huyler is an emergency room doctor at UNM Hospital and author. His most recently released book is Right of Thirst. The novel covers many real world issues like humanitarian aid and military conflict. It’s set in a middle eastern country, and based on Pakistan, but not specifically mentioned...
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Stories from Tue., 26 May. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 26 May. 2009 |
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Udall on Sotomayor Nomination |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Senator Tom Udall is calling President Obama’s first U.S. Supreme Court selection “historic”. The Democrat says, if confirmed, Judge Sonia Sotomayor could become the first Hispanic and only the third woman to serve on the country’s highest court. In an e-mailed statement, Udall said, in...
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Airdate: Tue., 26 May. 2009 |
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Senator Bingaman Reacts to Sotomayor Nomination |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico’s senior senator is applauding President Obama’s selection of Sonia Sotomayor for the U.S. Supreme Court. KUNM’s Jim Williams spoke with Jeff Bingaman about the choice. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 25 May. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 25 May. 2009 |
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Report Finds Higher Health Care Premiums for New Mexicans |
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By: Evan Woodward
The Health Care for America Now Campaign along with New Mexico ACORN released a report last week, claiming that consolidation in the private health insurance industry is creating higher premiums for patients and employers. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the report indicates that in this decade health...
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Airdate: Mon., 25 May. 2009 |
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Family Off Track Stops in Albuquerque |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The current economy has forced many families across the country to make changes. But, a Chicago couple Mike and Wendi Ezgur decided that instead of staying home and worrying about the recession, they would take their three kids out of school and do a five month road trip. They stopped in Albuquerque...
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Stories from Fri., 22 May. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 22 May. 2009 |
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Review: A Good Weekend for Albuquerque Theater |
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By: Jim Terr
If live theater hasn't made it into your weekend plans yet, reviewer Jim Terr says perhaps that should change. There are two performances in Albuquerque, in fact, which he says are receiving the longest, most enthusiastic standing ovations he's ever seen. Listen Jim Terr is a satirist, actor, and...
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Airdate: Fri., 22 May. 2009 |
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In Wake of Toribio Case, Youth Services Director Calls for Examination of the Roots of Neglect |
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By: Jim Williams
Some media outlets around Albuquerque have been focusing this week on the story of Tiffany Toribio, who has admitted to killing her child last week at an area park. Toribio suffocated her 3 year-old son, Tyrus, saying later that she didn't want him growing up as she had, with no one caring about him....
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Airdate: Fri., 22 May. 2009 |
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Senator Jeff Bingaman Proposes Renewable Electricity Standard Legislation |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico’s Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman announced last week his proposal to create a federal renewable energy electricity standard, or RES took a significant step forward in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the proposal will now likely be included as part...
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Airdate: Fri., 22 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Kevin Robinson Avila about a story he covered on a new online resource that will let people find top rated doctors in their areas. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 21 May. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 21 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with reporters and writers from the New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 21 May. 2009 |
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Hiland Theatre to Be Leased to Dance Organization |
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By: Spencer Beckwith
The historic Hiland Theater has been sitting vacant on Central Avenue in Albuquerque since 2005. This past winter, Bernalillo County announced that it has granted a lease for the Hiland to the National Dance Institute of New Mexico, a non-profit organization providing dance education programs for schoolchildren...
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Airdate: Thu., 21 May. 2009 |
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NM Representatives Vote for Credit Card Reform |
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By: Marco Grajeda
New Mexico’s three Congressional Representatives voted this week in favor of setting tougher restrictions on the credit card industry. After passing in the U.S. House, the credit card reform bill now heads to the president's desk for his signature. KRWG’s Marco Grajeda reports. Listen
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Stories from Tue., 19 May. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 19 May. 2009 |
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Mexico Experiencing Economic Crisis |
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By: Kent Paterson
In recent months, more attention in the U.S. has been on events in Mexico. Most stories in the U.S. media have covered the drug war, border security and immigration issues, but very little about the current economic situation. Yet like the United States, Mexico is in the throes of crisis. KUNM’S...
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Airdate: Tue., 19 May. 2009 |
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NMSU Chooses Interim President |
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By: Evan Woodward
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday morning to hire Dr. Manuel Pacheco as NMSU’s Interim President on a one year contract. KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 18 May. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 18 May. 2009 |
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Sandia National Laboratories Holds 60th Anniversary Celebration |
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By: John West and Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with reporter John West about Sandia Lab's 60th anniversary event, which let family and friends of workers in to see some of the lab's inner workings. Listen CORRECTION: Sandia National Laboratories employs closer 8,200 people. Also, the event coordinators expected 12,000...
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Airdate: Mon., 18 May. 2009 |
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Team Travels NM to Maximize Stimulus Package Funding in State |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
A 48 person team created by Governor Bill Richardson has been traveling the state in an effort to maximize federal stimulus funding in New Mexico. The team is also telling people what stimulus money is and what it is not. KUNM’s Julie LaJeunesse has more details. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 18 May. 2009 |
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Acapulco Builds New Wastewater Treatment Plant in Effort to Reduce Contamination, Increase Tourism |
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By: Kent Paterson
Once Mexico's premiere resort, Acapulco has lost most of its foreign tourism in recent decades. Among reasons cited is pollution of Acapulco Bay. Now, with the goal of cleaning up contamination and bringing back tourists, Mexican authorities are constructing a new wastewater treatment system. However,...
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Stories from Fri., 15 May. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 15 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week's business news. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 15 May. 2009 |
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Martin Heinrich Talks about Obama Visit to NM |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico First District Representative Martin Heinrich says he was glad to see President Barack Obama come to the state Thursday to deal with issues on the minds of many New Mexicans. KUNM’s Jim Williams spoke with the Democrat about the president’s visit and some of the things he addressed. Listen...
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Airdate: Fri., 15 May. 2009 |
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APS Cheese Sandwich Policy Continues |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The Albuquerque Public School district decision to serve cold cheese sandwiches to students with unpaid lunch charges seems to have jolted some parents into paying their bills. But there are still $85,000 in outstanding charges, and as KUNM’s Elaine Baumgartel reports, the district continues to serve...
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Stories from Thu., 14 May. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 14 May. 2009 |
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Number of Confirmed H1N1 Cases in New Mexico Rises to 68 |
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By: Evan Woodward
The New Mexico Department of Health announced that there are 17 new confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in the state, and 5 cases previously reported as probable have now been confirmed. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, this brings the state’s total number of confirmed swine flu cases to 68. Listen...
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Airdate: Thu., 14 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with reporters and writers from the online New Mexico Independent. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 14 May. 2009 |
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President Obama Adresses Credit Card Reform and Other Issues in Rio Rancho |
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By: Jim Williams
President Barack Obama says it's time for the country to "change how we operate" when it comes to credit card debt. Obama was in Rio Rancho this morning for a town hall discussion on that and other issues. KUNM's Jim Williams was there, and has this report. Listen
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Stories from Wed., 13 May. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 13 May. 2009 |
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Tax Refund Lenders Reap Millions in New Mexico |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel and Eric Mack
President Obama will be in New Mexico Thursday for a town hall on credit card debt, just as a new report finds New Mexicans are losing millions on another kind of loan. The report looked at states with high Native American populations and found that many Native Americans and others in the state are handing...
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Airdate: Wed., 13 May. 2009 |
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NM Congressional Delegation Supports Smart Grid Initiatives |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico’s Junior Senator Tom Udall and 3rd District Congressman Ben Ray Lujan recently sent a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu. They asked him to adjust the guidelines for how funding for Smart Grid initiatives will be allocated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. KRWG’s Evan...
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Stories from Tue., 12 May. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 12 May. 2009 |
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Cockfighting Ban Upheld by Appeals Court |
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By: Evan Woodward
The New Mexico Court of Appeals decision late last week to uphold the state’s 2007 ban on cockfighting was applauded by The Humane Society of the United States and Animal Protection of New Mexico. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the ban was challenged by the New Mexico Gamefowl Association along...
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Airdate: Tue., 12 May. 2009 |
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Display Created to Bring Attention to West Mesa Murders |
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By: Sidsel Overgaard
As media coverage of the West Mesa murders begins to fade, a group of graduate students at the University of New Mexico is working to make sure that the case- and the women involved- are not forgotten. KUNM's Sidsel Overgaard reports. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 12 May. 2009 |
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Santa Fe Artist’s Birds Landing Around Town |
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By: Scott Ki
The Spring bird migration is in full swing, and lots of different species are landing around Santa Fe. There's one, though, that's standing out a bit from the others this year. KUNM’s Scott Ki took a close look at them. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 12 May. 2009 |
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Commentary: President Obama Faces a Tragedy of Contradictions |
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By: Craig Barnes
President Barack Obama inherited two wars, in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also faces a worsening situation in Pakistan, and an Al-Qaeda that seemingly stands to gain no matter what the U.S. does next. As commentator Craig Barnes says, for a president who came into office soaring on hope, the realities...
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Stories from Mon., 11 May. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 11 May. 2009 |
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State Now Testing for H1N1 |
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By: Evan Woodward
The New Mexico Department of Health announced Monday afternoon that the state has 44 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus, along with 5 probable cases. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, only two new probable cases have been reported since Friday. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 11 May. 2009 |
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Sen. Bingaman Wants Credit Card Act Passed |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says he hopes Congress will pass a bill to protect consumers from credit card companies. The measure, known as the “Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act of 2009”, would, among other things, force companies to notify consumers prior to...
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Stories from Fri., 8 May. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 8 May. 2009 |
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Nuclear Watchdogs Applaud LANL Budget Cuts |
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By: Jim Williams
Some nuclear watchdogs are cautiously applauding a proposed budget released by the Obama Administration for operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory, or LANL. The budget cuts spending on a a program designed to ramp up the lab's ability to produce plutonium pits, the cores of nuclear weapons. KUNM's...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 May. 2009 |
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Arizona VA and Health Centers Collaborate to Help Treat Navajo Veterans with PTSD |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
What began three years ago as a grant to move counselors around Northern Arizona's tribal land has now become a grant extention that is funding an agreement to place social workers on the Navajo Nation in an effort to treat Navajo veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. KUNM's Julie LaJeunesse...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Our Friday business segment is a little different this week. This edition of the New Mexico Business Weekly is focused on jobs and hiring. Tourism is the second largest industry in New Mexico. State leaders were in Farmington this week to discuss the latest trends and challenges for the industry...
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Stories from Thu., 7 May. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 7 May. 2009 |
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Chile Crop Starts Strong, but Falls Short of Old Harvests |
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By: Kent Paterson
Reports from the State Cooperative Extension Service indicate this year’s chile crop is off to a good start, but the amount of acreage expected to be harvested will be a far cry from the glory years of New Mexico’s prized crop. KUNM’s Kent Paterson has more. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 7 May. 2009 |
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Patrons Have Mixed Views on Parking Situation at Santa Fe Railyard |
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By: Scott Ki
In April, KUNM reported on Santa Fe's newly revitalized Railyard and its to-be-determined future as a new gathering place for locals. Having to pay to park appeared to be one of the main issues limiting visitors, especially during the week. KUNM's Scott Ki went back to the Railyard to talk to visitors...
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Airdate: Thu., 7 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Jim Williams
Each week, KUNM is joined by journalists from the online news source The New Mexico Independent. Jim Williams sat down with New Mexico Independent Senior Writer Trip Jennings and Senior Writer and Independent blogger Heath Haussamen. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 7 May. 2009 |
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Scammers Take Advantage of Concerns Over Swine Flu |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Scam artists are taking advantage of concerns nationwide over the H1N1 virus, offering everything from non-existent vaccines to a swine flu survival kit. KRWG’s Marco Grajeda has more. Listen
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Stories from Tue., 5 May. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 5 May. 2009 |
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Los Alamos Scientist Maps Swine Flu Genome to Determine Origin |
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By: Jim Williams
A Los Alamos scientist has been mapping the genes of the H1N1 Swine Influenza to get a better idea of where the virus originated. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with him Tuesday and has this report. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 5 May. 2009 |
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Bingaman, Udall Introduce Bill To Settle Taos Water Rights Dispute |
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By: Sidsel Overgaard
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall have introduced legislation that would once and for all settle a 40 year-old water rights dispute in Taos. KUNM's Sidsel Overgaard reports. Listen TRANSCRIPT: The measure would give a necessary federal stamp of approval to an agreement signed by local officials...
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Airdate: Tue., 5 May. 2009 |
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Bingaman Sponsors Legislation to Promote Green Technology Development |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico’s Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman introduced a bipartisan bill recently to make financing available for innovative green technologies. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the bill would create an independent agency within the Department of Energy to provide credit and loans to the private sector...
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Airdate: Tue., 5 May. 2009 |
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Richardson Visits Las Cruces to Discuss Swine Flu |
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By: Evan Woodward
The state of New Mexico ordered the closure of 15 schools Sunday as a precautionary measure to protect against the possible spread of the H1N1 virus, commonly called swine flu. There are currently 3 confirmed cases of swine flu in the state, with 12 more suspected. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports,...
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Stories from Mon., 4 May. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 4 May. 2009 |
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Environmental Advocacy Group Predicted Major Flu Outbreak Last Year |
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By: Eric Mack
With rising concerns about the spread of H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, pork producers are working hard to spread the word that their product is safe to eat. The Pew Environment Group says that doesn't mean there’s not lots of room for improvement in animal health and living conditions on industrial...
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Airdate: Mon., 4 May. 2009 |
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Immigrant Advocates March on May Day in Albuquerque |
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By: Kent Paterson
Immigrant advocates and their allies staged May Day rallies across the U.S. on Friday in support of legalizing millions of undocumented residents. As KUNM’s Kent Paterson reports, hundreds marched on Albuquerque’s West Side to demand Washington take action. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 4 May. 2009 |
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State Education Secretary Says School Closings Are A Necessary Precaution |
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By: Jim Williams
Fifteen schools have been closed across the state today due to concerns over the H1N1, or Swine Flu virus. This includes the entire Socorro and Lordsburg districts, as well as Carlsbad High School and Deming Intermediate School. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with Education Secretary Veronica Garcia this...
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Airdate: Mon., 4 May. 2009 |
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Haussamen Publications Inc. sues NMFA for unreleased subpoena |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
A blogger and writer for the New Mexico Independent is suing the state’s Finance Authority, or NMFA, for withholding information that is part of a federal pay-to-play investigation of Governor Bill Richardson’s administration. Heath Haussamen is the publisher of a political website. He says his lawsuit...
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Stories from Fri., 1 May. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 1 May. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Every Friday KUNM's Sarah Gustavus check in on business and economic news with Megan Kamerick, a senior reporter at the New Mexico Business Weekly. They discussed two different stories on social services and health care providers, and how services might be hurt by budget cuts. Sarah first asked how...
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Airdate: Fri., 1 May. 2009 |
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Swine Flu Update |
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By: Evan Woodward
A number of local and state officials gathered in Las Cruces this morning to reassure the public that the state is ready to handle the H1N1 virus. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the New Mexico Department of Health says the state currently has four probable cases of swine flu, and all of those people...
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Airdate: Fri., 1 May. 2009 |
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State Supreme Court Will No Longer Honor Contracts With Unfair Arbitration Clauses |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico Supreme Court this week dealt a blow to companies that write unfair arbitration clauses into their contracts. As KUNM’s Jim Williams reports, the unanimous decision means New Mexico’s courts will no longer uphold certain contracts that are unfair to consumers. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 1 May. 2009 |
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Mexican Credit Card Debt Grows |
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By: Kent Paterson
Mexico’s public health emergency comes on top of an economic crisis that has spread throughout different sectors of the economy in recent months. One aspect of this crisis is mounting consumer debt as financially-stressed Mexicans max out credit cards issued by mainly foreign-owned banks. As KUNM’s Kent...
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