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KUNM News Archives: 2006 - June
Stories from Fri., 30 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jun. 2006 |
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Mexico Holds Presidential Elections Sunday |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Mexico will hold its presidential elections this Sunday, and this will be the first year that Mexican citizens working in the United States will be able to cast absentee votes.
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jun. 2006 |
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"LANL: The Real Story" Blog Closes Down |
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By: Jim Williams
Intro: A popular web-log for Los Alamos National Laboratory, or LAN-L, employees is being shut down today by its creator. “LANL: The Real Story” ‘blog comes to an end tonight, just a month after Los Alamos National Security, a team of four organizations, took over full management of the lab. Listen...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jun. 2006 |
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"Know Before You Go" on the Fourth Holiday |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
While the recent rains have put a little moisture in the air, there is still a high fire danger this Fourth of July weekend in Albuquerque and surrounding areas. The City is under a no-open-burning fire restriction and the Sandia Ranger District, which includes the crest, is under Stage III restrictions....
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jun. 2006 |
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Film Review: Day Break Director Interview: Hamid Rahmanian |
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By: Rachel Kaub
As the Bush Administration continues to point to Iran as a potential global threat, Hamid Rahmanian's "Day Break", a psychological drama about capital punishment, might be a timely gaze into Islamic culture. Film Review: Listen Interview with Day Break Director Hamid Rahmanian: Listen The New Mexico...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jun. 2006 |
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Hinojosa Speaks Out on Public Journalism vs. Commercial Broadcasting |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Maria Hinojosa is a former CNN correspondent who left commercial broadcasting for public journalism. Hinojosa is the host of NPR's Latino USA and a senior correspondent for PBS' NOW program. She recently spoke in Albuquerque about her experiences on the front line of journalism.
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Stories from Thu., 29 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jun. 2006 |
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Comprehensive Report Issued on Voting Machine Fraud Vulnerability |
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By: Jim Williams
With the November election now about four months away, some activists are beginning to raise flags of warning about the “security of the vote” in the U.S. A study released earlier this week, the “Brennan Report”, indicates that almost all of the electronic voting machines in use in this country are...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jun. 2006 |
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"Hold Your Breath for Darfur" Raises Awareness in Albuquerque |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
More than two million people have been displaced and reports of up to 450,000 people have died in the Darfur region of the Sudan. The Bush Administration and the U.S. Congress have declared it to be genocide, though the United Nations has declined to do so. A group gathered in Albuquerque Thursday morning...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jun. 2006 |
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NM Tribal Health Research Summit Meets in Albuquerque |
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New Mexico tribal leaders, health care providers, and researchers, are gathered in Albuquerque to compare notes on health research in Native American communities. The furst annual New Mexico Tribal Health Research Partnership Summit is being held until four today at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center....
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Stories from Wed., 28 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Jun. 2006 |
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Mayor Wants Authority Over APS Capital Budget |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez says he is planning to ask state lawmakers to give him authority to take control of the APS capital bedget.
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Jun. 2006 |
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NM Children Losing Ground in Health and Education |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico now ranks 48th of the 50 states in how kids are doing in health and education. That is according to a report released Tuesday by "Kids Count", a project which tracks the status of children across the country.
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Stories from Tue., 27 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Jun. 2006 |
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Hispanic Genealogical Society Meets in Albuquerque |
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By: Jim Williams
The Genealogical Society of Hispanic America met recently for their annual conference in Albuquerque in honor of the city's tricentennial. The title of this year's conference was Siguiendo los Caminos de Nuestros Antepasados or Following the Roads of Our Ancestors. More than 100 people attended the conference...
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Jun. 2006 |
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Bingaman Favors Judicial Review of Domestic Wiretapping Program |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he is supportive of a push for a judicial review of President Bush's domestic wiretapping program. Republican Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Spector is leading the effort. Spector says the Bush Administration may have overstepped constitutional boundaries by allowing...
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Stories from Mon., 26 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Jun. 2006 |
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Supreme Court Considers Voluntary vs. Compulsory Clean Air Act Compliance |
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By: Steve Shadley
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether the Bush Administration must regulate carbon dioxide to combat global warming. The justices will address whether the administration's decision to rely on voluntary measures to combat climate change is legal under the clean air laws. New Mexico and 11 other...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Jun. 2006 |
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Bernalillo Proposes Tax Increases for Arts and Culture and Low Income Health Care |
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By: Steve Shadley
The Bernalillo County Commissioners are considering three tax hike proposals. One would create additional revenues for arts and cultural programs, and the other two would provide more funding for health care for low-income families and individuals.
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Jun. 2006 |
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NM Extreme Sports Sponsors Youth Skateboard Competition |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The entries for New Mexico Extreme Sports' skate boarding competition for kids 18 and younger came from as far a field as Texas and the Navajo Nation. New Mexico Extreme Sports is a non-profit organization that helps kids get involved in so-called extreme sports. This past Saturday, they held the skateboarding...
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Stories from Fri., 23 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Jun. 2006 |
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Interview: Maria Hinojosa, Journalist |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Journalist Maria Hinojosa, who you may have heard on Latino USA on KUNM on Monday mornings at 8:30am, and who is also the Senior Correspondent on PBS's NOW Program, will be in the Duke City tomorrow afternoon to share her experiences. Danny Hernandez spoke with her today and has this story.
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Jun. 2006 |
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Commentary: The Attack Industry - National and Local |
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By: Jim Terr
For some people, the current state of political debate has become confusing and frustrating, and has left them longing for some real substantive discussion of issues, rather than posturing. KUNM Commentator Jim Terr says if anyone is benefiting from the confusion, they are benefiting GREATLY at the moment....
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Jun. 2006 |
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Mayor Proposes New Commercial Sign Ordinance |
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By: Steve Shadley
The Albuquerque City Council may consider a proposed ordinance that would limit the height of commercial signs. The measure would prohibit signs any higher than five-feet off the ground. During a news briefing along a busy city street today, Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez said the ordinance is modeled...
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Jun. 2006 |
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Congress Tables Reauthorization of Voting Rights Act |
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By: Jim Williams
An issue affecting voters throughout the nation is the Federal Voting Act of 1965. The Act did away with literacy tests and charged the Department of Justice with overseeing voting nation-wide. The Act expires next year if not reauthorized by Congress. When the reauthorization came up for a vote yesterday,...
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Jun. 2006 |
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Trumbell Neighborhhod Site of New "International Village" Housing and Shops Complex |
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By: Steve Shadley
Construction begins soon on a $4,000,000 "International Village" of housing and small shops on Albuquerque's southeast side. The village will be located where a lounge was condemned by the city, in an effort to bring in more desireable development to the Trumbell neighborhood which has been successfully...
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Stories from Thu., 22 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Jun. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Woman Claims Payday Loan Company Overcharges |
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By: Steve Shadley
An Albuquerque woman who borrowed money from a payday loan company claims she was overcharged and wants a refund.
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Jun. 2006 |
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Governor Names Don Duran Assistant Secretary for Charter Schools |
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Governor Bill Richardson has announced a new position in his administration - Assistant Secretary for Charter Schools - and appointed an ex-principal of Albuquerque High to the position: Dr. Don Duran. He made the announcement to a lively crowd at the Public Academy for the Performing Arts, or PAPA,...
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Jun. 2006 |
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Thunderstorms Expected This Weekend |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico's drought continues to worsen. The period November 2005 through May 2006 was the driest ever measured for 17 New Mexico communities, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos. But some relief may be on the way. Listen Williams: New Mexico may be in for its first major rain event in months....
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Stories from Wed., 21 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Jun. 2006 |
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Two Santa Fe Establishments Charged with Living Wage Violations |
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Employees of the Sage Inn and some Arby's restaurants in Santa Fe are filing complaints with the city charging that their employers violated Santa Fe's Living Wage Ordinance. They say they were paid less than the ordinance mandated. Andrew Lewinter is the attorney for the Sage Inn employees. Listen...
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Jun. 2006 |
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Valle Vidal Protection Act Advances in House |
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Legislation designed to protect northern New Mexico's Valle Vidal from proposed resource extraction has advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives. New Mexico Congressman Tom Udall is sponsor of the measure. Listen The Democrat Udall says he sponsored the bill in response to recent pressures on...
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Jun. 2006 |
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Peace Activists Speak Out on Militarization of New Mexico |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Stop the War Machine is the brainchild and labor of love of an Albuquerque couple. Bob Anderson and Jeanne Pahls are behind anti-war rallies, Ike Was Right buttons, and Stop the War Machine bumper stickers. Danny Hernandez speaks with the couple about what they call the militarization of New Mexico....
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Jun. 2006 |
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Half-Dozen Wildfires Blaze Across State |
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By: Steve Shadley
Hundreds of firefighters are working about a half-dozen wildfires across New Mexico this afternoon.
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Jun. 2006 |
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Santa Fe National Forest Moisture Levels: "Bone Dry" |
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By: Jim Williams
As New Mexico continues to dry out and bake under a hot June sun, and wildfires spring up around the state, forest managers are keeping a close eye on the conditions of the forests they oversee. And as Jim Williams reports, what they’re finding in places like the Sangre de Cristo Mountains just east...
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Stories from Tue., 20 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Jun. 2006 |
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City Sues Parents of Minors Over Bosque Brush Fire |
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The city of Albuquerque is filing a lawsuit against the parents of four minors accused of setting a fire in the Bosque near Old Town several days ago. Mayor Chavez says the suit seeks $4,000 in civil and punitive damages from the parents of each child to cover the costs of fighting the brush fire. ...
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Jun. 2006 |
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New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidates Speak Out |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico governor’s race got a little more contentious over the weekend with the withdrawal of Republican candidate J.R. Damron, a Santa Fe physician. He was immediately replaced by former state G-O-P Chair John Dendahl, who will now challenge Democratic Governor Bill Richardson. According to...
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Jun. 2006 |
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Cannon's New Mission: Special Operations Base for War on Terror |
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The U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday announced that Cannon Air Force Base will become a Special Operations base, part of the Bush Administration's "war on terror." Cannon is often called an important economic force for the communities of Clovis and Portales. New Mexico's Congressional delegation,...
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Stories from Mon., 19 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 19 Jun. 2006 |
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Film Review: Iron Island |
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By: Iris Keltz
A newly-released Iranian feature film is playing in Albuquerque. Produced in Farsi with English subtitles, "Iron Island" is sponsored by the Arab-Jewish Peace Alliance. It is wrapping up its run in the Duke City tonight at the Guild Cinema.
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Airdate: Mon., 19 Jun. 2006 |
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Republicans Select John Dendahl as New Gubernatorial Candidate |
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Republican J.R. Damron has pulled out of New Mexico's gubernatorial race against Democratic incumbent Bill Richardson. The Republicans have nominated former state GOP chairman John Dendahl to run against Richardson in the November election. State Republican Chair, Allen Weigh, says Damron, a Santa...
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Stories from Sun., 18 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Sun., 18 Jun. 2006 |
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Juneteenth: "Once Free Always Free" The Dred Scott Case |
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By: Steve Shadley
This is Juneteenth, a day when African Americans and ALL Americans for that matter, celebrate the news that President Lincoln emancipated the slaves. Here in New Mexico a novelist from Santa Fe has written about the U.S. Supreme Court case of Dred Scott that further divided the country over enslavement....
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Stories from Fri., 16 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Jun. 2006 |
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Greg Palast - Reporter and Humorist: Part ll - Voter Issues |
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By: Renée Blake
In yesterday's visit with investigative reporter Greg Palast, we heard about the politics of oil. Today, he talks with Renee Blake about voter issues.
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Jun. 2006 |
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Madrid Calls President's Visit "Double-Edged Sword" |
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Attorney General Patricia Madrid, Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Congresswoman Heather Wilson for her House seat this November, calls the president's visit today a "double-edged sword." In a press conference this morning at her campaign headquarters in Albuquerque, Madrid said the money...
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Jun. 2006 |
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Anti-Bush Protestors: Humor Conveys Serious Concerns |
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By: Renée Blake
Protestors to President Bush's visit are directly across the street from the Hyatt, in Albuquerque's Civic Plaza. Renee Bake visited with some of them.
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Stories from Thu., 15 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jun. 2006 |
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Greg Palast - Reporter and Humorist: Part l - The Politics of Oil |
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By: Renée Blake
Investigative reporter Greg Palast is a man who, in order to stay sane, finds himself making funny quips about some of the most serious topics in the news. The U.S. reporter, who publishes his stories in the United Kingdom, is coming to Albuquerque for a visit this Saturday where he will promote his...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jun. 2006 |
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NM Congressmen Differ on House War on Terror Resolution |
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Today the House of Representatives debated a resolution that,"the United States will prevail in the War on Terror." The Republican-backed resolution declares that the U.S. should not set a deadline for the withdrawal of our armed forces from Iraq. Congressman Tom Udall, a New Mexico Democrat, opposes...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jun. 2006 |
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Madrid Disputes "Soft Money" Allegations |
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By: Steve Shadley
Attorney General Patricia Madrid is defending herself against a complaint that three Republicans have filed with the Federal Elections Commission. They allege Madrid has violated "soft money" regulations in her campaign for the first congressional district.
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jun. 2006 |
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NM Veterans Still At Risk in Identity Theft Debacle |
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The State Attorney General's Office has released an information pamphlet on identity theft to New Mexico veterans whose records were recently stolen from a VA employee's home. New Mexico Veteran's Affairs Director John Garcia told a group of vets in Albuquerque today they may be at risk. Listen Officials...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jun. 2006 |
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Mayor Chavez Announces Plans for New "Metro Park" |
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Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez today announced plans for a new park in the downtown area. If the City Council aproves it, Metro Park would be located between 3rd and 4th Streets and Marquette and Roma, returning some green space to the downtown area, which now has only City Park. City Councilor Isaac...
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Stories from Wed., 14 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Jun. 2006 |
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Immigration Lens: Personal Stories Part lV |
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By: Jim Williams
There’s been a common thread in our series of immigrant stories over the past few days: desperation, poverty, and misfortune are most often what lead them to come to the United States. In this final of four installments, Jim Williams introduces us to Maria, who has her own version of that story. ...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Jun. 2006 |
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NM Sculptor Luis Jimenez Dies in Industrial Accident |
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By: Steve Shadley
Celebrated New Mexico artist Luis Jimenez has been killed in an industrial accident at his studio in Hondo. Authorities say Jimenez was moving one of his sculptures yesterday when a hoist came loose pinning him against a steel beam.
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Stories from Tue., 13 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jun. 2006 |
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Bingaman Comments on President Bush's Iraq Visit |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says President Bush's surprise visit with Iraqi leaders in Baghdad demonstrates increasing confidence in the country's new government. But, he says it is hard to say if the president is ready to start pulling out U.S. forces and give the Iraqi's more control.
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jun. 2006 |
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Immigration Lens: Personal Stories Part lll |
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By: Jim Williams
Supporters of stricter immigration laws in the U.S. often say that undocumented workers are taking advantage of the system, making tax-free money in the U.S. and sending it back to their homeland. But many of those immigrants say they’re only trying to escape a system of exploitation in Mexico, where...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jun. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Police and Firefighter Union Contracts Signed |
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Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez signed a contract this morning with the Police and Firefighters' Unions for the next two years. The contract was in negotiation for only one month, and police say it is the best one they have received in Albuquerque history. Pete Dwyer is the president of the Albuquerque...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jun. 2006 |
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Perea Files Motion in Support of City Voter ID Amendment |
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Former Albuquerque City Councilor and current Republican nominee for New Mexico Secretary of State, Vicki Perea today filed a motion in support of Albuquerque's Voter ID Amendment. Perea is joined by two men in her effort to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit. Listen Perea says that what happened to...
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Stories from Mon., 12 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Jun. 2006 |
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Domenici Says Al-Zarqawi Death a Severe Blow to Terrorists |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici says the U.S. killing of an Al-Qaeda leader in Iraq is a serious blow to the terorists. Domenici says last week's death of Alou Musab Al-Zarqawi means America is a step closer to finding Osama Bin Laden.
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Jun. 2006 |
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ACLU To Monitor National Guard Troops at NM Border |
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By: Steve Shadley
The ACLU says its opening an office in Las Cruces to monitor National Guard troops sent by President Bush to back up the border patrol. New Mexico ACLU spokesman Peter Simonson says his group wants to make sure the human rights of people trying to cross the border from Mexico are protected. The national...
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Jun. 2006 |
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Middle Rio Grande Water Assembly Holds Public Forum |
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By: Danny Hernandez
What would you do if you turned on your tap and nothing came out? That is a real possibility if you live in Albuquerque; the drought continues and New Mexico Water Law is followed to the letter. The drought in New Mexico is creating a high level of urgency among the state's water officials and users....
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Jun. 2006 |
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Saturday Parade Celebrates Gay Pride |
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By: Danny Hernandez
People lined Central Avenue in Albuquerque Saturday to celebrate gay pride. Danny Hernandez was there to share the sounds.
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Stories from Fri., 9 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Jun. 2006 |
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Albuquerque City Officials Will Fight DWI "Expert Opinion" Requirement |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque city officials say they will fight a New Mexico appeals court ruling that reversed the conviction of a man suspected of driving while intoxicated. Critics of the ruling say it makes it harder to prosecute DWI cases because it effectively would require an expert opinion on the results of...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Jun. 2006 |
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Immigration Lens: Personal Stories Part ll |
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By: Jim Williams
A Congressional conference committee will soon try to strike a compromise between two vastly different immigration reform bills…one provides strict penalties and deportation for undocumented immigrants, the other provides fines but also opportunities to become legal residents of the U.S. As the debate...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Jun. 2006 |
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Relationship of Water Resources to Energy Production Needs Study |
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By: Danny Hernandez
New Mexico is a growing arid state and conservation officials say it is important for New Mexicans to understand the link between water resources and energy production. As, Danny Hernandez reports, the experts say the issue needs more attention.
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Stories from Thu., 8 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Jun. 2006 |
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Immigration Lens: Personal Stories Part l |
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By: Jim Williams
U.S. immigration reform will undoubtedly impact millions of people around the world, especially in Central and South America. As the debate continues over what changes should be made to U.S. laws, KUNM will bring you some of the stories of the people who have immigrated into the U.S. Jim Williams has...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Jun. 2006 |
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First Residential GLBT Community Opens in Santa Fe |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
This Saturday is the Grand Opening of a new kind of residential development in Santa Fe. Rainbow Vision Santa Fe is the first full-service retirement resort meant especially for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, or GLBT, community.
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Jun. 2006 |
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El Dorado Water Tank Leak Repaired |
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Residents of El Dorado no longer have to boil their water, following a leak that depleted the area's water supply. Mary Raynard from the Board of Directors of the El Dorado Water and Sanitation District says water quality test results are back. Listen The tanks should be refilled within a few days,...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Jun. 2006 |
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Bosque Fire Highlights Importance of Environmental Training for Youth |
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By: Steve Shadley
A suspected arson fire in the bosque near Old Town Albuquerque has prompted officials to announce fire restrictions. The restrictions have been unveiled in advance of the Fourth of July, typically a busy time for local firefighters.
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Stories from Tue., 6 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Jun. 2006 |
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Father Roy Bourgeois of 'School of the Americas Watch' To Speak in New Mexico |
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By: Carol Boss
A priest who has long been an outspoken critic of a Georgia combat training school for Latin American soldiers is in New Mexico this week. School of the Americas Watch founder Roy Bourgeois will speak in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, in part to talk about pending legislation that could cut funding to the...
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Jun. 2006 |
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Commentary: Support Local Films |
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By: Jim Terr
KUNM Reviewer and Commentator Jim Terr has watched a lot of Hollywood films which were produced in New Mexico, and he has directed and acted in a few films himself. Today he has some thoughts on feature films that are written here as well. Information on the two events Jim Terr mentioned is available...
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Jun. 2006 |
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NM Anti-Gambling Group Protests Sunday Roadrunner Cash Game |
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By: Steve Ganster
The New Mexico Lottery has upset an anti-gambling group for extending a drawing game to Sundays.
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Jun. 2006 |
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Richardson Will Accompany President Bush to Border |
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By: Jim Williams
President Bush will be visiting New Mexico this afternoon. He is scheduled to speak about training for border enforcement against illegal immigration. Governor Bill Richardson will join him.
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Stories from Mon., 5 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Jun. 2006 |
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Low Voter Turnout Predicted for Tomorrow's Election |
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By: Steve Shadley
The New Mexico Secretary of State's office and county clerks across the state are making last minute preparations for tomorrow's primary.
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Jun. 2006 |
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Complete Interview with Author Craig Barnes and Professor Monica S. Cyrino on the Lost Feminine |
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By: Renée Blake
Complete Interview with Author Craig Barnes and Professor Monica S. Cyrino on the Lost Feminine.
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Jun. 2006 |
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Craig Barnes Presents New Book: In Search of the Lost Feminine |
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By: Renée Blake
Santa Fe author and political activist Craig Barnes talks with Renee Blake about his recently published book: "In Search of the Lost Feminine: Decoding the Myths that Radically Shaped Civilization. Barnes will be reading from his book on Tuesday, June 6 at Bookworks from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Bookworks...
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Jun. 2006 |
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Election Focus: Democratic Primary for Secretary of State |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Five women are vying to succeed Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron, who is constitutionally limited to two terms. Four Democrats will face-off to see who will confront the lone republican in November.
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Stories from Fri., 2 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Jun. 2006 |
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National Forest Thinning Project Put On Hold |
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By: Steve Shadley
A plan to thin out nearly two thousand acres of trees and brush in the Santa Fe National Forest this summer has been delayed. The Forest Supervisor says more environmental research should be done before the project begins.
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Jun. 2006 |
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Santa Fe Public School System Fires Custodial Workers in Immigration Debacle |
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By: Jim Williams
There are allegations today that Santa Fe Public Schools may have unlawfully fired dozens of custodial workers this week. School administrators say they needed to protect themselves against immigration violations. In a press conference in Santa Fe Friday morning, local union officials, immigrant rights...
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Jun. 2006 |
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Special Report Part 2: Green Building |
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By: Renée Blake
In our second installment on green building, Renee Blake talks with two innovative designers, who look to architecture to answer some of our most basic questions.
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Stories from Thu., 1 Jun. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 1 Jun. 2006 |
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Dorian Dodson Named Permanent Director of CYFD |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson today named interim Children, Youth and Families Department Secretary Dorian Dodson as permanent director of the agency.
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Airdate: Thu., 1 Jun. 2006 |
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Richardson Calls for Protection of National Forest Roadless Areas |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Governor Richardson is calling for protection of all roadless National Forest areas in New Mexico.
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Airdate: Thu., 1 Jun. 2006 |
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Election Focus: Democratic Primary for Attorney General |
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By: Steve Shadley
When New Mexico voters go to the polls next Tuesday they will be nominating their party's candidates for some key statewide offices. There is a trio of democrats running in the primary for Attorney General in a race that has recently turned negative.
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Airdate: Thu., 1 Jun. 2006 |
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Special Report Part 1: Green Building |
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By: Renée Blake
Green building, or environmentally friendly building methods, has not yet become mainstream, but with the numerous issues its proponents claim it resolves, its time appears to be on the way. Renee Blake talked with builders, designers and sellers who believe green building is the answer to everything...
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