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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - June
Stories from Mon., 30 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 30 Jun. 2003 |
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Howard Dean Leads Presidential Rally |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Howard Dean, the former Vermont Governor, and Presidential hopeful, campaigned Saturday on the Santa Fe Plaza; where he met hundreds of supporters.
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Airdate: Mon., 30 Jun. 2003 |
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Long Awaited Sub Opening |
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By: Jessica Carr
After almost 3 years and 25 million dollars, the University of New Mexico's Student Union building is finally open.
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Airdate: Mon., 30 Jun. 2003 |
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Bosque Fires Might Have Benefits |
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By: Joshua Powell
The two wild fires in the Albuquerque bosque are now officially contained. Last week’s fires caused more that 300 acres of damage to land and property. Although the fires were devastating, experts say there are some environmental benefits.
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Stories from Thu., 26 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 26 Jun. 2003 |
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New Mexico Marks "National HIV Testing Day" |
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Tomorrow is "National HIV Testing Day" ... and the New Mexico Department of Health, as always, is offering free and anonymous testing. Health officials emphasize it is important for people to get tested as early as possible in order to get the most effective treatment for the virus. Tom Trowbridge spoke...
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Stories from Wed., 25 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Jun. 2003 |
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Commentary: Making Plutonium a Commercial Fuel |
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By: Dr. Arjun Makhijani
Making plutonium a commercial fuel has been a dream of nuclear advocates for decades. Atomic reactors would convert uranium-238, which is not a reactor fuel, to plutonium-239, which is. Breeder reactors would make more fuel than they consumed. It would be "magical. This dream gave rise to messianic...
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Stories from Tue., 24 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jun. 2003 |
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African American's 2nd Bi-Annual Tobacco Forum |
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By: Nick Laymen
A report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says African Americans continue to suffer disproportionately from chronic and preventable diseases compared with white Americans. In New Mexico, the office of African American Affairs held its 2nd bi-annual tobacco forum to raise awareness...
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jun. 2003 |
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Senate Argues Medicare Drug Plan |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
In Washington this week, the Senate is considering legislation that would offer new prescription drug benefits to 40 million elderly and disabled Americans on the Medicare program. Both New Mexico Senators-Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman-have commented on the proposal, as we hear in his report from...
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jun. 2003 |
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Finally...Leadership: Commentary by Ron Chapman |
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Ron Chapman's longstanding lament about cultural leadership vacuum has ended. He shares his leadership find in tonight's commentary.
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jun. 2003 |
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DMV Makes Drivers License Easier to Obtain For Immigrants |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The state taxation and revenue department and the alliance for a safer New Mexico are launching an awareness campaign for immigrants who drive. A new law passed by this year's legislature aims to increase the number of insured drivers by making it easier to obtain a driver's license. Deborah Martinez...
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Stories from Mon., 23 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 23 Jun. 2003 |
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Popular Recreation Area Might Close Due to Military Security |
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Kirtland Air Force Base officials are giving the public extra time to comment on a proposed fence that would extend along Otero Canyon, a popular East Mountains hiking and biking. Friends of Otero, a grass roots coalition that opposes the closure of at least 20 trials says they have come up with several...
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Airdate: Mon., 23 Jun. 2003 |
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Review of Now, Discover Your Strenghts: Book Review by Ron Chapman |
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New perspectives are priceless to book reviewer Ron Chapman, especially those that find their way into the glut of management and professional development materials. He recounts a great book find in this genre in this review.
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Stories from Fri., 20 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jun. 2003 |
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Documentary Examines Spelling Bee Hopefuls |
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By: Mike Austin
Each year nine million youngsters in the U.S. participate in spelling bees. Out of these, 249 make it to the national finals held in Washington D.C. A new documentary takes a close look at eight contestants who represent the diversity and the hopes of millions.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jun. 2003 |
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16th Century Play Mirrors Current Times |
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KUNM commentator Craig Barnes is also a novelist and playwright. His play "Kings Yellow" is on stage now in Santa Fe. As Leslie Clark reports, while the play is set in the 16th century England, it reflects our times.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jun. 2003 |
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Investments Grow in State's Permanent Funds |
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In Santa Fe today, Governor Bill Richardson announced that state investments have grown more than one billon dollars since the start of the year. Tom Trowbridge has more.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jun. 2003 |
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Senator Wants to Counter Court Decision that Protects Endangered Fish |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
U.S. Senator Pete Domenici announced legislation today that would counter a recent court decision which protects the silvery minnow. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Stories from Thu., 19 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jun. 2003 |
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Commentary: Values Near the Heart |
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When I was a boy, on days after we came in from fixing fence or putting up hay, my father was accustomed to lead conversations at the dinner table. He might talk about paying some rancher for a horse, paying what we said we would pay. My father thought it was possible to be honest and that we three boys...
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jun. 2003 |
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New Film Delves into Border Vigilantism, Smuggling |
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On average one person per day dies trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, and the State Department recently estimated that tens of thousands of people are trafficked into the U.S. every year. The Department of Justice is prosecuting an increasing number of slavery and human trafficking around the country....
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jun. 2003 |
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State Looks at Ways to Have Better Efficiency |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The so-called "State Performance Review" later this month will issue the first of several planned reports on ways to boost state government efficiency. As Tom Trowbridge tells us, it's an effort by the Richardson administration to both save money and improve services.
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Stories from Wed., 18 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Jun. 2003 |
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Protect The Flag: Comment by Dick Thomas |
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By: Dick Thomas
Protect our Flag This last Saturday was Flag Day. We honor the flag because it is the symbol of the freedoms we enjoy in this country. It makes us pretty mad when somebody burns or desecrates the flag! But, honestly, when was the last time you remember this happening? It’s been years since this...
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Jun. 2003 |
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Wounded Albuquerque Peace Activist Back From Mid-East |
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By: Amy Goodman
In early April, an Albuquerque-based peace activist was shot in the face by an Israeli military patrol in the west bank city of Jenin. Brian Avery has just returned to his family in North Carolina where he will finish recuperating. Avery was a volunteer for an organization called ‘The International...
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Stories from Tue., 17 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jun. 2003 |
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State Health Care System Changes Considered |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
NM Human Services Secretary Pamela Hyde and Health Secretary Patricia Montoya are presenting new state health proposals to a Legislative Health and Human Services Committee - including mandatory health insurance, a large state-operated insurance pool and more state control of health-care spending. Albuquerque...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jun. 2003 |
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Some Want "God Squad" To Judge Minnow Case |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Senator Jeff Bingaman is recommending that Governor Bill Richardson consider asking the rarely used "Endangered Species Committee," known casually as the "God Squad," to rule on whether the state needs to protect the endangered silvery minnow as it tries to work out its water shortfall. Tom Trowbridge...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jun. 2003 |
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Comment: Take Care of the Bill of Rights |
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On the cover of a booklet put out by the original Bill of Rights Defense Committee in Florence, Massachusetts, which was established after the passing of the PATRIOT Act on October 26, 2001, there's a drawing of the Bill of Rights sick in bed with what looks like a bad case of the flu. Any responsible...
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Stories from Mon., 16 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Jun. 2003 |
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Albuquerque City Council to vote on extending Paseo Del Norte |
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By: Leslie Clark
Activists promise to be out in full force at Albuquerque’s city council meeting. Councilors are expected to vote on setting aside 11 and one half million dollars to extend Paseo del Norte. But Laurie Weahkee with Sage Council says the road would threaten the Petroglyph National Monument. According...
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Jun. 2003 |
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Albuquerque's Habitat For Humanity opens "Restore" |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Albuquerque's Habitat for Humanity chapter has opened what it calls the "Re-Store." Located in an 18,000 square foot warehouse on San Mateo, the "Re-Store" sells donated building supplies at discounted prices to benefit the non-profit organization. Habitat for Humanity is an international organization...
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Jun. 2003 |
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Ron Chapman Comments: "Free Agent America" |
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By: Ron Chapman
I just read another rant "about what’s wrong with Americans. This particular one panned our lack of patriotism, though I see such pieces regularly with regard to diminishing ethics and values, lack of political involvement including voting, decreasing worker loyalty, waning community involvement, and...
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Jun. 2003 |
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Domenici and Other Politicos Line Up To Challenge Minnow Ruling |
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By: Paul Ingles
A host of congressional, state and city officials are meeting with each other and plotting options to address last week's appeals court ruling that confirmed that federal water managers can divert water from cities and farmers to support the habitat of the endangered silvery minnow. New Mexico Republican...
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Stories from Fri., 13 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jun. 2003 |
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Juneteenth Celebrations in Albuquerque |
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By: Jessica Carr
On June 19th, 1865, the last slaves in Galveston, Texas learned they were free. The event was commemorated at Albuquerque's 27th annual Juneteenth Celebration, coordinated by Ronald Hinson, heard here.
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jun. 2003 |
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Forest Guardians React To Minnow Ruling |
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By: Leslie Clark
Thursday's ruling by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of protection for the silvery minnow habitat continues to draw reaction. The court upheld a federal judge's ruling that the Endangered Species Act essentially supercedes the water needs of contractors purchasing water. New Mexico political...
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jun. 2003 |
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Author of "A Life Larger Than Pain" |
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By: Ron Chapman
Pain. Never have humans been without it. And never has western culture been so insistent on its removal. Dr. Erv Hinds told KUNM's Ron Chapman about his own view of dealing with pain as described in his new book "A Life Larger Than Pain."
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jun. 2003 |
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Gay Pride Month: Comment from Don Schrader |
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By: Don Schrader
Albuquerque's Don Schrader calls himself probably the most visible and well-known gay man in the city. He shares these thoughts on being a gay man in the 21st Century. When I graduated from high school in 1964, I did not know that many men are in love and make love with men. NO teacher in high school,...
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jun. 2003 |
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NM Progressive Voters Eye Presidential Hopeful Kucinich |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico's February Democratic Presidential Caucus may inspire voters affiliated with the state's progressive parties to change their registrations to play a role in the selection process. Tom Trowbridge has more about the early interest progressive voters are showing in candidates like Dennis Kucinich....
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Stories from Thu., 12 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jun. 2003 |
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Santa Fe Author on Nation's Deadliest Building Fire |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Chicago's Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903 was the deadliest building fire in U.S. history. Over 600 people died and hundreds were wounded in the blaze. Santa Fe author Anthony Hatch has been researching the catastrophe since the 1960's and has written a book entitled "Tinder Box: The Iroquois Theatre...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jun. 2003 |
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Hedwig And The Angry Inch In Albuquerque |
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By: Jessica Carr
The critically acclaimed glam rock musical classic Hedwig and the Angry Inch plays around New Mexico this month. June 13 and 14 at the Kimo Theatre at 8 pm. June 19th at Santa Fe's Paramount Night Club, also at 8 pm.
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jun. 2003 |
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Former CIA Analysts on WMD and Mid-East Peace |
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By: Arcie Chapa
Former CIA analysts, now Santa Fe residents, Bill and Kathy Christiasen were guests on the KUNM Call-in show commenting on the search in Iraq for Weapons of Mass Distruction and on hopes for peace in the Mid-East. Bill Christiasen believes the reason no WMD's have been found is that pre-war weapons...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jun. 2003 |
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Comment: Lobbying For A Dream |
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By: Iris Keltz
I don't want another person to die from violence in the quagmire of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, not another person. June, 1967, I hid in the basement of a Ramallah apartment along with 12 Palestinians. For six days, ominous silences punctuated by exploding bombs and the braying of frightened...
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Stories from Wed., 11 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jun. 2003 |
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KIDSCOUNT Survey: NM #46 |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
New Mexico once again ranks near the bottom (#46) when it comes to the well-being of children. Jeremiah Luria Johnson has more details.
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jun. 2003 |
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New Twist on Classic Opera |
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By: Christine Taylor
As Gay Pride month continues, a special story about a 150 year old opera getting a new twist as a gay rights vehicle from a Taos artist. Reporter Christine Taylor reports on a revised version of La Traviata.
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jun. 2003 |
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Commentary: Nukes on Wall Street |
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By: Arjun Makhijani
For over two decades the nuclear power establishment has been in the bad books of Wall Street. Bankers just don’t seem to like nukes and don’t want to finance them. No nuclear power plants have been ordered in the United States since 1978. Wall Street really soured on these financial lemons in the...
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Stories from Tue., 10 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Jun. 2003 |
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Zuni Tribe Opens Aviary |
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By: Daniel Kraker
Eagles are sacred to Americans. They’re a symbol of freedom, courage and strength. To Native Americans, eagles are of utmost spiritual and religious importance. For half a century the federal government has struggled to protect threatened eagles, while also fulfilling the growing Native American religious...
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Jun. 2003 |
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Author of "The Marrano Legacy" on the Crypto-Jewish Experience |
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By: Marcos Martinez
California writer Trudi Alexy has written her second book about the Crypto-Jewish experience – Jews forced to convert from Judaism to Catholicism. Alexy was herself a Jew who was hastily converted to Catholicism when she was a teen as her family tried to avoid Hitler’s persecution in the days before...
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Jun. 2003 |
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NM Ranks "About Average" In Family Wealth |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico ranks "about average" for the amount of money families can take home after taxes. That according to Bloomberg Wealth Manager Magazine, which gave the state a grade of "C" in its annual "wealth-friendly" survey. Tom Trowbrige reports.
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Stories from Mon., 9 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Jun. 2003 |
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Domenici On Water |
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By: Leslie Clark
Water is one of the issues New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici addressed in his telephone press conference today. As Leslie Clark reports, Senator Domenici says there's money out ther for water projects in the state, he's just not sure it's enough.
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Jun. 2003 |
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Kirtland Gives More Time For Comment on Otero Trail Closure |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
Kirtland Air Force Base officials are giving people more time to comment on a proposed fence along a popular East Mountain hiking and biking area. Mercedes Mejia spoke with Kirtland officials and "Friends of Otero," a grass-roots coalition that opposes the proposed closure of at least 20 trails.
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Jun. 2003 |
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New Law Promotes Land for Conservation |
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By: Catherine Wier
This year the New Mexico Legislature passed a law encouraging private landowners to donate valuable lands to state and conservation agencies. Property owners are rewarded by receiving a tax credit. Reporter Catherine Wier spoke with the bill's author and legislators who expressed some pros and cons...
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Stories from Fri., 6 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jun. 2003 |
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Author of "Wild Logging" |
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By: Marcos Martinez
While governments and private logging companies own half of the nation’s forestland, the other half is privately owned, non-industrial acreage that holds a third of all standing timber in the U.S. Santa Fe writer Bryan Foster, who has a Forestry degree, has written a book that offers ideas for how those...
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jun. 2003 |
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New NM Democratic Leader |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
There's been a shift in the top post for New Mexico Democrats. Tom Trowbridge has more.
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Stories from Thu., 5 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jun. 2003 |
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Helping the Hungry in Albuquerque |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Thursday, June 5 was National Hunger Awareness Day. To mark it, Road Runner Food Bank of New Mexico organized a tour for community and business leaders and the press to visit groups around Albuquerque fighting hunger among children. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jun. 2003 |
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Flamenco Festival Opens At UNM |
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By: Catherine Wier
The largest flamenco festival in North America is being staged at the University of New Mexico. On the KUNM Call-In Show, host Arcie Chapa spoke with Eva Encinas-Sandoval, founder of the National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts and the festival's director. Encinas-Sandoval talks about the challenges...
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jun. 2003 |
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Author of "The Protest" Interviewed |
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By: Ron Chapman
The recent political climate helps make timely a new novel by Diane Kozdrey Bunnell. It's called "The Protest" and it's Bunnell's first effort. She was interviewed in KUNM's studios by Ron Chapman.
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jun. 2003 |
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Comment: Defend the Bill of Rights |
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By: Dick Thomas
In this commentary, Dick Thomas calls for a rigorous defense ... of our Bill of Rights. --- Protecting Our Bill of Rights Terrorists have bombed our buildings and have killed innocent people, but they cannot destroy our most valuable asset, the Bill of Rights! The Bill of Rights is a concept….it...
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Stories from Wed., 4 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Jun. 2003 |
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Study: Albuquerque's Roads Need Work |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A recently released study done by a national non-profit organization claims that less than one-quarter of Albuquerque's major roads are in good condition. Tom Trowbridge has the details.
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Jun. 2003 |
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Activists Track Proposed Uranium Mining Subsidies |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
New Mexico environmental activists concerned with uranium mining are keeping a close eye on a part of the energy bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Jun. 2003 |
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"The Hippie Dictionary" - Author John McCleary |
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By: Ron Chapman
With the resurgence of protests as a social phenomenon, the time couldn't be better for "The Hippie Dictionary," a new compilation from John McCleary and Ten Speed Press. KUNM's Ron Chapman interviewed the author from his home in California.
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Jun. 2003 |
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New Poems + Old Presses = Cool Stuff |
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By: Paul Ingles
Old printing equipment is coming together with modern poetry to create a special series of collectibles at the Palace of the Governor’s Museum in Santa Fe. Paul Ingles has more on the "Word Art: Poetry Broadside Series which will have its formal kick-off this Friday evening.
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Stories from Tue., 3 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jun. 2003 |
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Gov. Richardson Asks New Mexicans To Report Waste |
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By: Paul Ingles
Governor Bill Richardson is asking New Mexicans for ideas about how to save money in state government. He's set up a toll free hotline (1-866-667-2338) and is also taking comments on the state's website wwww.state.nm.us.
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jun. 2003 |
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Ron Chapman Visits the National Atomic Museum - Once |
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By: Ron Chapman
KUNM Commentator Ron Chapman recently played tourist at the National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque. He has these observations about the visit. My partner and I recently took a tour through Albuquerque’s National Atomic Museum with her ten year old son. Honestly, it was a troubling visit in these troubled...
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jun. 2003 |
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Northern New Mexico Water Plan Approved |
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By: Deborah Martinez
We've heard that the population of Northern New Mexico will exceed its water supply, and that regions of the state are developing water plans that will be combined into a comprehensive State Water Plan. As Deborah Martinez reports, the Jemez Y Sangre Region of Espanola, Los Alamos, Santa Fe and surrounding...
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jun. 2003 |
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Bingaman's Take on FCC Ruling |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
In Washington, the Senate is likely to address the changes in rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission to loosen decades-old restraints on the broadcast industry. Supporters say the action boosts the ability of companies to handle rapidly changing markets, but critics fear the decision’s...
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Stories from Mon., 2 Jun. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Jun. 2003 |
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NM Media Literacy Project Head Reacts to FCC Deregulation |
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By: Paul Ingles
As expected, the Federal Communications Commission approved a controversial measure relaxing rules on media ownership. The 3 to 2 vote went strictly along party lines with the Republican majority dominating. FCC chairman Michael Powell defended the revision of the long-standing rules, insisting...
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Jun. 2003 |
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Student Loan Rates Dropping |
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By: Jessica Carr
Good news recently for people who have taken out Federal education loans. The annual interest rate adjustment for loans such as the Stafford and Plus Loan was announced in May. These rates go into effect on July 1 and end June 30 of 2004. Jessica Carr has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Jun. 2003 |
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President's Committee Focuses on Camino Real |
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By: Deborah Martinez
For the first time in many years, the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities convened a meeting in Santa Fe. Among the goals of the group is to bring more attention to the traditional 1500-mile trade route along the Rio Grande from San Juan Pueblo south to Mexico City, known as the Camino...
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Jun. 2003 |
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Domenici is Wary of Changing Senate Filibuster Rules |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Senator Domenici says what he considers the Democratic filibusters against judicial nominees Miguel Estrada and Priscilla Owens are arbitrary in nature. As a result he’s considering supporting proposed rules to limit filibusters on judicial nominations, but he is wary of changing the filibuster rules....
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Jun. 2003 |
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Domenici Cautiously Supports FCC Ruling |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici offered cautious support for the FCC deregulation decision during a telephone news conference with New Mexico reporters.
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