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KUNM News Archives: 2009 - June
Stories from Tue., 30 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 30 Jun. 2009 |
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Ballet Superstar Says Dance Needs More Native American Stars |
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By: Spencer Beckwith
Ballet superstar Jock Soto was in the area recently for a series of master classes. Soto is one of the few Native Americans to find success in the world of classical ballet. KUNM's Spencer Beckwith sat down with him for a conversation in Santa Fe. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 29 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 29 Jun. 2009 |
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Sportsmen Support Restoration of Clean Water Protections |
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By: Eric Mack
Entire New Mexico rivers like the Sacramento and Mimbres and many key wetlands are no longer protected under the federal Clean Water Act, and sportsmen in the state are hoping to see Congress change that. Some key legal decisions in recent years removed those protections from many waters that aren't...
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Airdate: Mon., 29 Jun. 2009 |
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Doug Findley: Business is Booming in the Downturn |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Across New Mexico, people are dealing with changes in the current economy and KUNM has been sharing those stories over the past month. Doug Findley is a certified organic raspberry, strawberry and cut flower farmer from Corrales. He and his sister also produce Heidi’s Raspberry Jam. Findley sells...
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Airdate: Mon., 29 Jun. 2009 |
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Protesters in Las Cruces Express Support for Iranian People |
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By: Evan Woodward
One day after G8 leaders deplored the post-electoral violence in Iran, more than 50 protesters gathered in downtown Las Cruces to express their support of the Iranian people and opposition leader Mir Hussein Mousavi. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, those in attendance said the results of this month’s...
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Airdate: Mon., 29 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico's Senators Support Cap and Trade Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
When all is said and done, it appears that New Mexico's entire Congressional delegation will have voted in favor of a cap and trade system for greenhouse gas emissions. Each of the state's three House members supported the measure last week as it narrowly passed that chamber. Now, as KUNM's Jim Williams...
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Stories from Fri., 26 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 26 Jun. 2009 |
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Santa Fe Event Examines U.S. Involvement in Torture |
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By: Jim Williams
This weekend, a community gathering in Santa Fe will give New Mexicans a chance to learn more about and speak out against U.S. involvement in torture. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke this afternoon with Reverend Holly Beaumont, legislative advocate for the New Mexico Conference of Churches, one of the sponsors...
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Airdate: Fri., 26 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The recession is taking a heavy toll on many businesses in New Mexico. Today on the KUNM Business Report, KUNM's Sarah Gustavus and Megan Kamerick discuss the forecasts for tribal gaming and the dairy industry. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 26 Jun. 2009 |
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Interview: Carmen DiRienzo, CEO of V-me Media |
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By: Jim Williams
One of the fastest growing television networks is providing a new version of an established format. V-me Media is a Spanish language television network that features public tv programs. President and CEO Carmen DiRienzo is in Albuquerque this week, and she stopped by the KUNM studios to talk about...
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Stories from Thu., 25 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 25 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
This week, Sarah and senior writer Trip Jennings discuss lawsuits related to investment losses in New Mexico and access to public officials in Santa Fe. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 25 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico's U.S. Sentors Ask Park Service to Consider Taking Valles Caldera Under its Wing |
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By: Jim Williams
The state's two U.S. Senators want the National Park Service to consider taking northern New Mexico's Valles Caldera under its wing. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall are asking the agency to take a look at overseeing the 89,000 acre preserve. KUNM's Jim Williams asked Udall how the change might impact...
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Airdate: Thu., 25 Jun. 2009 |
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State May Have To Lay Off Workers to Cover Growing Deficit |
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By: Jim Williams
A key budget lawmaker is saying the state may have to lay off workers later this year because of a worsening budget shortfall. A fiscal analysis indicates the state may face an additional $300 million shortfall for the 2010 fiscal year. That's on top of the approximately $500 million deficit lawmakers...
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Airdate: Thu., 25 Jun. 2009 |
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NM Senator Tom Udall Optimistic About Comprehensive Immigration Reform |
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By: Manuel Quinones
A group of lawmakers met with President Obama at the White House Thursday to discuss immigration reform. Senator Tom Udall says he's pleased with the momentum on the issue. Manuel Quinones has more from Washington D.C. Listen
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Stories from Wed., 24 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Jun. 2009 |
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Alternative Radio Host/Journalist David Barsamian Weighs in on Iran (Part Two) |
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By: Jim Williams
President Obama is being criticized by some for not being forceful enough publicly in his messages to and about the Iranian regime and its crackdown on dissenters. KUNM’s Jim Williams spoke Tuesday with David Barsamian, author, journalist, and host of Alternative Radio. In part two of that conversation,...
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Stories from Tue., 23 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 23 Jun. 2009 |
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NM Senator Bingaman Says Clean Energy Bill is Making its Way Through Senate |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says an energy bill is making its way through the Senate that will help promote renewable energy. However, the Democrat says it didn't go as far as he'd hoped it would The so-called "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" would help create a "smart grid"...
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Airdate: Tue., 23 Jun. 2009 |
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Japanese Delegation in NM to talk about Smart Grid Development |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A delegation of Japanese energy experts are in Albuquerque this week to talk about plans to build a new electrical grid in New Mexico. Earlier this spring, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the state and the Japanese government to collaborate on investments in clean energy development...
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Airdate: Tue., 23 Jun. 2009 |
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Monsoonal Flow Already in Place Across New Mexico as El Niño Forms |
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By: Jim Williams
The monsoon season appears to be underway already across New Mexico. National Weather Service forecasts call for a chance of showers and thunderstorms for each of the next six days. KUNM’s Jim Williams has more. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 23 Jun. 2009 |
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Alternative Radio Host/Journalist David Barsamian Weighs in on Iran (Part 1) |
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By: Jim Williams
As things continue to seemingly spiral out of control in Iran, there’s a lot of rhetoric on many sides of that country’s post-election issues. For some context, KUNM’s Jim Williams spoke earlier today with David Barsamian, author, journalist, and host of Alternative Radio. Barsamian is a student of...
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Stories from Mon., 22 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Jun. 2009 |
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Professor Richard Sonnenfeld: Funding Cuts at New Mexico Tech |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Across New Mexico, people are dealing with changes in the current economy. We’re taking a break from the experts and bringing you stories from your neighbors. Richard Sonnenfeld is an Associate Professor of Physics at New Mexico Tech in Socorro. He’s taught there for seven years, helping to build the...
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Jun. 2009 |
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Senator Bingaman Says He's Working to Help Craft Compromise on Health Care Reform |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says it will be difficult to pass health care reform before the August congressional recess, as President Obama said he wants. The Democrat also acknowledges that there's not enough support currently from Republicans in the Senate to pass reform with a so-called...
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Jun. 2009 |
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NM Senator Bingaman Says Health Care Reform Still Possible Despite Challenges |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman is holding out hope that health care reform will happen this year in Congress, and fairly soon. The political reality is also becoming more apparent now though, and the Democrat says much work still needs to be done to get the votes to pass reform. KUNM's Jim...
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Stories from Fri., 19 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Jun. 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., 19 Jun. 2009 |
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Senators Udall and Bingaman talk about Health Care Coverage |
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By: Sara Sciammacco
Senators Tom Udall and Jeff Bingaman want the federal government to run its own insurance plan to cover people who don’t have coverage. More than 20 percent of the state's population were uninsured from 2005 to 2007. Republicans however fear the plan would wipe out the private industry. Sara Sciammacco...
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Jun. 2009 |
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Grand Jury Indicts Former New Mexico Lawmaker in Housing Scandal |
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By: Jim Williams
A grand jury has indicted a former New Mexico lawmaker and three other people in connection with an Albuquerque-based housing authority that defaulted on $5 million in bonds it sold the state. Vincent "Smiley" Gallegos, the former executive director of the Region III Housing Authority, was indicted...
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Jun. 2009 |
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State Senator Tells Obama Administration Health Care Reform Must Have Public Option |
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By: Jim Williams
A New Mexico state Senator was part of a push this week for a public health care option in the reform being considered by Congress. Democrat Dede Feldman joined a group of state senators from around the country in Washington D.C., invited by the White House to give input on health care reform. ...
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico School for the Arts to Host Workshops for Young Artists |
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By: Spencer Beckwith
This summer, a group of distinguished professionals in the fields of dance, visual arts, music and theater will travel to New Mexico to share their expertise with the state's young artists. The series of master classes and intensive workshops are presented by the newly-established charter high school,...
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Stories from Thu., 18 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 18 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this weeks headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 18 Jun. 2009 |
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Taos-Based River Conservation Organization Finds High Chemical Levels in the Rio Grande |
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By: Jim Williams
A river conservation organization says it has found chemicals in the Rio Grande that may prove harmful to people's health. Taos-based Amigos Bravos analyzed water samples from eight sites along the river between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. KUNM's Jim Williams has more. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 18 Jun. 2009 |
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Clean Energy Legislation Clears Senate Committee |
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By: Evan Woodward
The American Clean Energy Leadership Act, a bill authored by New Mexico’s Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman, cleared the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources yesterday. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the multifaceted bill is intended to advance the country’s clean energy policies. Listen
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Stories from Wed., 17 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Jun. 2009 |
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Santa Fe's Major Newspaper Making More Cuts |
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By: Jim Williams
Economic challenges continue to plague the newspaper industry. Santa Fe's major newspaper is making some changes this week that may leave some wondering about its future as a media outlet. KUNM's Jim Williams has more. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Jun. 2009 |
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Utility Companies Concerned About Payment for Renewable Energy |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Three of New Mexico’s largest utility companies are raising concerns about certain arrangements some customers are using to pay for energy obtained from renewable sources. KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus has more. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 15 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 15 Jun. 2009 |
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Economy Series: Glen Thamert |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Across New Mexico, people are dealing with changes in the current economy. We're taking a break from the experts and hearing from your neighbors. Today, that's Glen Thamert. The 65 year-old lives in Jemez Springs. He moved to the area after September 11th and loves it. Glen had two part-time jobs until...
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Airdate: Mon., 15 Jun. 2009 |
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Bingaman Says He Supports Public Healthcare Option |
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By: Jim Williams
As Congress takes up health care reform this week, New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says any such reform should be designed to give people more choices for coverage than just for-profit insurance companies. The Democrat Bingaman told KUNM Monday he supports the idea of the federal government setting...
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Stories from Fri., 12 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 12 Jun. 2009 |
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Interview: Santa Fe Photographer has New Book Out on Darfur |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Santa Fe based photographer Lucian Niemeyer has worked around the world. Some of his previous work has taken him to Rwanda and Indonesia. He traveled to Sudan for his new book Darfur. A family member and connections from his previous work in the region helped him get access to people who have been...
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Airdate: Fri., 12 Jun. 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. This week they spoke about new plans to begin home construction in Mesa del Sol, which stalled last year but appear to be back on track. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 11 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the New Mexico Independent about this week's major stories. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Jun. 2009 |
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Interview: David River and Paul Golding on Santa Fe Boys Awareness Week |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Some advocates for boys say that young men in New Mexico aren’t doing well. A discussion about the unique physical, educational and emotional needs of boys will take place next week in Santa Fe. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus recently sat down with David River, of the Santa Fe Coordinated Community Response...
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Stories from Wed., 10 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Jun. 2009 |
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Interview: Estella Loretto and Esperanza Shelter |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Estella Loretto is an artist from the Jemez Pueblo who now works out of her studio just outside Santa Fe. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus visited her studio recently to talk about her work and a new project she did for a domestic violence shelter in Santa Fe. Loretto originally started out doing bronze sculptures,...
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Stories from Mon., 8 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Jun. 2009 |
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Economy Series: Scott Dekeno |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Across New Mexico, people are dealing with changes in the current economy. Over the next few weeks, we’ll take a break from the experts and hear from your neighbors. Scott Dekeno grew up in Albuquerque but moved to Los Angeles with dreams of music industry fame. The band idea didn’t work, but Scott...
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Stories from Fri., 5 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 5 Jun. 2009 |
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U.S. Border Czar on Drug Violence in Mexico, Immigration Reform |
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By: Jim Williams
The U.S. Border Czar is in Albuquerque, along with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, to announce a new effort by the Obama administration against drug violence in Mexico. KUNM's Jim Williams sat down with Alan Bersin to talk about the U.S. effort. He began by asking about a statement Bersin...
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Airdate: Fri., 5 Jun. 2009 |
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Community Conversation On Domestic Violence Held in Santa Fe |
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By: Scott Ki
A community conversation on domestic violence prevention was held Friday afternoon at the B.F. Young Professional Development Center in Santa Fe. KUNM's Scott Ki was there and has this report. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 5 Jun. 2009 |
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Interview: Congolese Musician Titos Sompa |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Titos Sompa is a musician from the Congo who currently lives in the U.S. He’s known for working to preserve Congolese culture and has been all over the world to perform and teach traditional music and dance. He has also played with some of America’s top jazz musicians. Titos is in Albuquerque...
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Airdate: Fri., 5 Jun. 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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Stories from Thu., 4 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 4 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Every Thursday, we check in with reporters and writers for the online news source the New Mexico Independent. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus spoke with Gwyneth Doland. She covered two stories on Thursday's home page. First, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District held elections for its board of directors...
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Airdate: Thu., 4 Jun. 2009 |
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Sentor Udall Reacts to Automaker Bankruptcies |
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By: Tanya Snyder
Senator Tom Udall said at a hearing Wednesday that he’s looking for ways to make the GM and Chrysler bankruptcies less painful. Tanya Snyder reports for KUNM from Washington D.C. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 4 Jun. 2009 |
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Violence Continues to Escalate in Ciudad Juarez |
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By: Kent Paterson
Despite the deployment of nearly 10,000 Mexican soldiers and police, narco-violence is escalating in Ciudad Juarez. Dozens of people have been reported murdered since last weekend. As KUNM’s Kent Paterson reports, many residents of the city bordering New Mexico now regard the Mexican government’s...
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Stories from Wed., 3 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 3 Jun. 2009 |
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Rep. Martin Heinrich on Solar and Energy Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico First District Representative Martin Heinrich has introduced a bill that could speed up the pace of solar and wind power generation project approvals on public lands. Here he is on the floor of the House earlier today: Listen HEINRICH: "Today some 200 solar energy projects, 25 wind energy...
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Airdate: Wed., 3 Jun. 2009 |
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Senator Jeff Bingaman on Health Care Reform |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
President Obama is working with a group of influential Senate Democrats to push for health care reform in this year’s Congress. New Mexico’s senior senator Jeff Bingaman is on two committees that met with the president earlier today to discuss the proposed legislation. KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus...
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Stories from Tue., 2 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 2 Jun. 2009 |
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Volunteers Clean Up Buckman Shooting Area |
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By: John West
Over the weekend, a group of volunteers gathered at a popular outdoor recreation site west of Santa Fe to clean up trash. KUNM's John West was there and files this report. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 2 Jun. 2009 |
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Commentary: Can a Supreme Court Confirmation Turn on a Word? |
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By: Jim Terr
As Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor makes the rounds in Congress this week, one word may continue to stick in the minds of some senators - a word that has been pounded into the airwaves lately. As commentator Jim Terr notes, that could turn out to be a good thing for Sotomayor. Listen ...
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Airdate: Tue., 2 Jun. 2009 |
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Keshet and City Team Up at Historic Kimo Theater |
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By: Sidsel Overgaard
The Albuquerque City Council has given its blessing to a marriage of sorts between the Keshet Dance Company and the city’s historic Kimo Theater. As Sidsel Overgaard reports, it’s an alliance organizers say will result in a honeymoon for everyone. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 2 Jun. 2009 |
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New Documentation Rules for Border Crossing Go Into Effect |
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By: Marco Grajeda
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative kicked off without incident Monday at international border crossings in El Paso. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Customs and Border Protection officials say most people displayed the necessary documentation. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 2 Jun. 2009 |
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New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman Says There's Too Much to Do to Bring Up Immigration Soon |
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By: Jim Williams
A say after a major immigration reform rally in Santa Fe, New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman isn't holding out much hope for that reform anytime soon. The state's senior Democratic senator told KUNM today that despite increasing pressure from advocates, Congress has a full table that will have to...
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Stories from Mon., 1 Jun. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 1 Jun. 2009 |
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Economy Series: Kristina Anderson |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Across New Mexico, people are dealing with changes in the current economy. Over the next few weeks, we'll take a break from the experts and hear from your neighbors, like freelance medical writer and editor Kristina Anderson. Anderson was diagnosed with breast cancer just before bad economic news became...
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Airdate: Mon., 1 Jun. 2009 |
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Immigration Reform Advocates Use New Technology in Campaign |
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By: Jim Williams
Immigrant advocates are taking matters into their own hands, literally, in the call for new immigration laws. A campaign was unveiled Monday afternoon to use cell phones to organize pressure on Congress in the coming conversation on immigration reform. KUNM’s Jim Williams has more. Listen
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