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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - July
Stories from Thu., 31 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2003 |
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Native American Elders Gather With Quantum Physicists and Other Scientists |
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By: Paul Ingles
Native American Elders will gather with quantum physicists and other scientists this weekend at the Albuquerque's Sheraton Old Town. KUNM's Paul Ingles talked with both Nobel Prize Winning physicist Brian Josephson from England's University of Cambridge, who is here for The Language of Spirituality Conference,...
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2003 |
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The Albuquerque Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices Decide Whether to Investigate Greg Payne |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
This evening the Albuquerque Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices decided whether to investigate accusations that councillor Greg Payne accepted unlawful contributions.
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2003 |
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Bureau of Indian Affairs Terry Virden Tesifies in Amending Homeland Security Act |
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By: Leslie Clark
Today the director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Terry Virden, testified in Washington in favor of amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify the constitutional distinction of tribal governments as separate from state and local governments. The act as written included tribal governments...
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Stories from Wed., 30 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Jul. 2003 |
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Commentary: Stop the Modern Pit Facility |
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By: Dr. Miles Nelson
Hello, my name is Miles Nelson. I’m here today representing Citizen Action New Mexico. At Citizen Action we’re concerned about the Department of Energy’s plan to construct a "Modern Pit Facility, which in reality is a new nuclear bomb factory. The DOE is considering 2 sites in New Mexico for this project:...
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Stories from Tue., 29 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Jul. 2003 |
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Former Secretaries of Interior Protest National Parks Privatization |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Two former Secretaries of the Interior spoke out in Albuquerque, against plans by the Bush administration to privatize the management of national parks. Bruce Babbitt and Stewart Udall held a press conference; to denounce the president’s plans to contract park management to private, for-profit companies....
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Stories from Mon., 28 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Jul. 2003 |
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Lorna Saunders Book Review: The Elsewhere |
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By: Leslie Clark
Dealing with the basic issues of life and death is the theme of Lorna Saunders book, The Elsewhere. Saunders says she's discovered in the reaction from readers--the book is many things to many people.
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Stories from Fri., 25 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jul. 2003 |
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Commentary: The Real Question |
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By: Craig Barnes
The president is reported to have met the other day with the Secretary General of the United Nations and announced to the press that the reason we went to war in Iraq was because Saddam Hussein would not let the UN inspectors in. He said, "So, after a reasonable time, we decided to go in ourselves."...
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jul. 2003 |
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Green Party Officials Discuss Issues On New Constitutional Ammendments |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Several dozen people got together in Santa Fe last night to discuss the proposed constitutional amendments that voters will consider this fall. The forum was organized by green party officials with questions on the measures.
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jul. 2003 |
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Man Pleads Guilty for Training Non-U.S. Citizens in Combat Marksmanship Without License |
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By: Leslie Clark
One of the men arrested last summer in a federal raid of a combat training facility near Roswell pleaded guilty in federal court this week. Michael Payne pleaded guilty to training non-U.S. citizens in combat marksmanship without first obtaining a license. Payne is a co-defendant in the case with David...
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Stories from Thu., 24 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jul. 2003 |
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Zuni Pueblo Members Sound Off on Coal Mine |
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By: Leslie Clark
For the first time since the Salt River Project's Fence Lake Coal Mine was proposed for West Central New Mexico, members of the Zuni Pueblo had an opportunity to testify at the pueblo itself. The proposed mine is adjacent to the pueblo and is being contested by Zuni leaders. As Leslie Clark reports,...
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jul. 2003 |
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Latino Performance Artist Works with NM Kids |
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By: Marcos Martinez
A Louisiana-based performance artist has been working with a group of New Mexico teens over the last few weeks, teaching theatre skills and life skills. Their finished work will be performed Saturday July 26 at 8 p.m., at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. Marcos Martinez reports....
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jul. 2003 |
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Albuquerque's Bosque Restoration Focus Changed |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez joined volunteers in the Tingley Beach section of the Bosque, where he announced a priority change to the city's Bosque restoration plan. Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Stories from Wed., 23 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Jul. 2003 |
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Chapman on Junk Food |
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By: Ron Chapman
Action is growing to combat obesity, especially in youth, and juvenile diabetes. Both of those conditions and heart disease can be traced in part to our diets. In this commentary, Ron Chapman offers his thoughts on the role of junk food and the massive corporations who profit from it.
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Jul. 2003 |
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Three Companies Get Millions From State |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The state of New Mexico has been given the green light to directly invest 29 million dollars in three companies with increased jobs as the hoped-for outcome. Tom Trowbridge spoke with the chief of the state's Economic Development Department as well as a critic of the plan. He has this report.
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Stories from Tue., 22 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Jul. 2003 |
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More Minnow Talk |
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By: Arcie Chapa
The impact of the recent US Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the Albuquerque and Santa Fe water supplies was the focus of a recent KUNM Call-In Show. Arcie Chapa was the host and was joined by John Horning, from the Santa Fe-based Forest Guardians. Horning said the court opinion doesn't necessarily...
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Jul. 2003 |
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Sherman Alexie On His New Book |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Author Sherman Alexie's new book of short stories explores some of life's big issues, from an Indian point of view. Alexie grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation, and now lives in Seattle. His previous books include the novels "Reservation Blues" and "Indian Killer." He also wrote the screenplay...
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Jul. 2003 |
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Fires Can Lead To A Better Bosque In The End |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
A month after fires burned over 400 acres of forest along the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, local agencies now see an opportunity to make the bosque better than it was before the blaze. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Stories from Mon., 21 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Jul. 2003 |
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Border Writers Wow Santa Fe Audience |
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By: Steve Fox
Saturday I whooped and hollered along with 350 other fans in Santa Fe as five writers read their work dealing with the US-Mexico border and other borders. The Lannan Foundation presented them, and 4 of the 5 writers had also been headliners at the Border Book festival in Las Cruces in April. At both...
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Jul. 2003 |
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Alexandre Ribondi, Writer and Journalist, Discusses Brazil's New Politics |
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By: Leslie Clark
Voters in Brazil this year elected a poor uneducated factory worker as president of the nation. The landslide vistory marks a new era in the country. Brazilian writer, playwright, and journalist-Alexandre Ribondi is in Albuquerque this week discussing the changes in Brazil and their implications both...
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Jul. 2003 |
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Activist From President Bush's Party Protest Road Building |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
A group of environmental activists from President Bush's political party joins more liberal organizations to protest building roads through remote parts of national forests.
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Stories from Fri., 18 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Jul. 2003 |
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Solar Powered Cars Arrive in Albuquerque for Pit Stop |
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By: Joshua Powell
A group of solar-powered cars are taking a pit stop in Albuquerque this weekend during the bi-annual American Solar Challenge. The competition started last Sunday in Chicago and is running along Route 66 to Los Angeles.
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Jul. 2003 |
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Governor Richardson Wants to Respond Quickly to NM Needs |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Bill Richardson said today that he thinks he should respond to needs Quickly and that he doesn't want to wait for Legislative approval for using Federal money on state projects. He feels he's been open and aboveboard about his plans for the funds. At a news conference, the Governor said he...
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Jul. 2003 |
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Activist Kathy Kelly Speaks Out Against Sanctions on Iraq |
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By: Dan Zampogna
Kathy Kelly is a peace activist and founder of "Voices in the Wilderness", a campaign to end the sanctions against Iraq. She has recieved the Dan Berrigan Award and has been nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her activism. Kelly recently returned from Iraq where she had...
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Jul. 2003 |
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NM's Secretary of Environment Urges National Laboratories to be Better Stewards |
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By: Leslie Clark
New Mexico's National Laboratories must become better environmental stewards according to the state's Secretary of the Environment Ron Curry. Secretary Curry spoke today to students at a Department of Energy sponsored Science Academy.
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Stories from Thu., 17 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jul. 2003 |
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Serial Killer Frame Up in Mexico |
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By: Kent Paterson
An American citizen living in Mexico is alleging that she is being framed by Mexican police for the murder of a teenage girl in Chihuahua City. The case of Cynthia Kiecker, who once sold jewelry in Albuquerque, is one of the stranger twists in the long string of women's murders that have haunted northern...
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jul. 2003 |
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New Helicopter for Firefighters |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Firefighters working a blaze near Santa Fe will get another helicopter to boost their efforts, a part of the Governor's plan to spend $31-million dollars in federal aid the state is receiving this year.
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jul. 2003 |
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Musician Rodney Branigan Is As Independent As His Music |
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By: Joshua Powell
Traditionally musicians have needed a record label to pursue a career, but with new technologies, some are able to produce, promote, and perform their music without the constraints of a record contract. Independent musician Rodney Branigan is trying to keep his music as far away from cooperate control...
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jul. 2003 |
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American Accused of Murder in Mexico |
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By: Kent Paterson
An American citizen living in Mexico is accused in the murder of a teenage girl in Chihuahua City; but she claims the charges are trumped-up. Cynthia Kiecker once sold jewelry in Albuquerque, and her story is full of strange twists. The story involves a long string of murdered young women that has haunted...
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Stories from Wed., 16 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Jul. 2003 |
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Citizens Speak Out on Proposed Plutonium Pit Facility |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Federal officials have held several public hearings in New Mexico, regrading a proposal for a plutonium pit manufacturing facility either in Los Alamos or at the WIPP near Carlsbad. Joe Gardner Wessely attended a hearing in Pojoaque and has our story.
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Jul. 2003 |
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58th Anniversary of the Trinity Nuclear Explosion |
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By: Leslie Clark
July 16th marks the 58th anniversary of the first nuclear blast at the Trinity Site in New Mexico. The legacy of nuclear weapons and research in the state is the focus of the Department of Energy sponsored Environmental Science/Environmental Stewardship Academy in Albuquerque. High school students...
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Stories from Tue., 15 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Jul. 2003 |
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Commentary: Anniversary of the First Nuclear Test |
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By: Arjun Makhijani
The age of nuclear shock and awe was born fifty-eight years ago. On July 16, 1945, the desert dawn of New Mexico was greeted with the blinding, awful flash of an atomic blast. It is often celebrated as a moment of great accomplishment. The town of Los Alamos, where the bomb was designed and built,...
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Jul. 2003 |
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Sen. Jeff Bingaman Discusses Iraq |
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By: Leslie Clark
New Mexico Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman discussed issues pertaining to Iraq today--In particular, whether the United States was justified in its invasion of Iraq...and how much money it should spend in its occupation of the Persian Gulf nation.
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Stories from Mon., 14 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jul. 2003 |
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Filmmakers Bustle Around Albuquerque for Flicks on 66 |
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By: Michelle Duvall
Right now first-time filmmakers are bustling around Albuquerque, shooting seven short movies to screen this saturday. The "Flicks-on-66 Wild West Digital Shootout" chose the movie scripts and is helping film them.
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jul. 2003 |
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Chavez Initiates First Consumptive Use of Chama's Water |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Albuquerque's Mayor Martin Chavez inititated the first consumptive use of San Juan Chama water this afternoon in northeast Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jul. 2003 |
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John Kerry Brings Presidential Campaign to New Mexico |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry brought his campaign to New Mexico over the weekend. Tom Trowbridge spoke with the White House hopeful, and prepared this report.
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Stories from Fri., 11 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2003 |
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Bosque Igniting Questions |
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By: Archie Chapa
The recent fires and the condition of the Albquerque Bosque are igniting many questions. Host Archie Chapa talks with her guests about the Bosque.
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2003 |
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Kris Radish, Discusses Novel "The Elegant Gathering of White Snows" |
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By: Ron Chapman
Kris Radish, author of the novel "The Elegant Gathering of White Snows" has recieved many positive comments from women about her book. She was interviewed by KUNM's Ron Chapman.
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2003 |
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American Cancer Society of New Mexico Protests Possible Federal Caps on Medicare |
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By: Jeramiah Johnson
Possible Federal Caps on Medicare spending for cancer patients prompted the American Cancer Society of New Mexico to hold a press conference today in protest. Both the House and the Senate Medicare plans include so call cancer cut amendments, and according to advocates these additions would lower funding...
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2003 |
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Jim Cosgrove, Children Songster, Plays for Kids of All Ages |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
Jim Cosgrove has been playing his guitar and singing for kids of all ages for many years. He tours the country performing at libraries and schools. Jim was in Albuquerque this last week at Ernie Pyle library in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Business Interest Groups Counters Environmental Protection Agency |
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By: Jeramiah Johnson
A group representing downtown Albuquerque business interests is countering an environmental protection agency plan to clean up a superfund site in the heart of the city. Yesterday, the group held its first public hearing.
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2003 |
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Commentary: Free Speech Zones by Dick Thoms |
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By: Dick Thomas
Do you know what a "Free-Speech Zone is? If you guessed: "The United States, as I would have, you would be wrong. When President Bush is in town, a "Free-Speech Zone is a new special cordoned off area set-aside for those whose speech disagrees with the President. "Free-Speech Zones are always small...
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Stories from Thu., 10 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Jul. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Students Test Better But Activists Want Better Teachers |
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By: Paul Ingles
According to the latest results, Albuquerque Public School kids did better on this year's standardized tests, but education reform activists say the federal government deserves a below-average grade on keeping its education promises. Paul Ingles has more.
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Jul. 2003 |
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Zuni Lake Mining Temporarily Suspended |
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By: Leslie Clark
New Mexico's Congressional delegation is requesting that mining activity at the Fence Lake mine near Zuni Salt Lake be temporarily suspended until a study showing independent mining effects on Zuni Salt Lake is completed. Zuni Salt Lake is considered a scared site by several Native American tribes in...
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Jul. 2003 |
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New Mexico Fires Grabs the Attention of Nation's Capital |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
While a number of New Mexico fires have flared up in recent weeks, a conflagration of its own relating to fire prevention has caught wind in the nation's capital.
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Jul. 2003 |
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Former Governor Gary Johnson Discusses His Trip to the Top of the World |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
About a month and a half ago, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, who had just left office at the start of this year, stood atop the world's highest peak--Mount Everest. Tom Trowbridge spoke with the former Governor this week about his expedition.
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Stories from Wed., 9 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Jul. 2003 |
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Mexican Elections Cause Tension, Electorates Running Out of Patience |
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By: Kent Paterson
Mexican President Vicente Fox's conservative pan party suffered a major defeat in Congressional and state races last weekend, including the loss of seats in neighboring Chihuahua state. With the election results, the Mexican political landscape has turned more volatile and made life more difficult for...
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Jul. 2003 |
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Ron Chapman Reviews "Soul of Nowhere", by Craig Childs |
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By: Ron Chapman
Nature writing is one genre that has always captivated Ron Chapman. Chapman reviews "Soul of Nowhere: Traversing Grace in a Rugged Land " and discusses his thoughts Craig Childs desert explorations.
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Jul. 2003 |
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Activist Alan Wortiss Walks for Peace, Awareness |
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By: Toni Todd
Colorado activist Alan Wortiss plans to take steps, many steps, to heighten awareness about world problems. He will use poetry and a sturdy pair of shoes.
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Jul. 2003 |
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Taos Fire Continues, Challenging Fire Fighters |
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By: Terry Wildermooth
The Encebado fire continued burning near Taos Pueblo today. The fire wasn't very active this morning, but a huge plume of smoke was rising from the northeastern side by noon. Terry Wildermooth, fire information officer with the New Mexico Interagency Management teams, says dry windy conditions will...
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Stories from Tue., 8 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Jul. 2003 |
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Lee Francis, Chair of the University of New Mexico Native American Studies, dies at 58 |
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By: Paul Ingles
Author, scholar and former chair of the University of New Mexico Native American Studies Department, Lee Francis, died yesterday after a battle with cancer. He was 58. In the field of Native American Studies, he was considered an expert in literature, both oral and contemporary, as well as history,...
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Jul. 2003 |
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Bush's "Clear Skies Initiative" Under Attack by Environmentalists |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
According to the New Mexico Public Interest Research Group, the electric power industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Environmentalists are calling on New Mexico's Congressional delegation to oppose the Bush administration's "Clear Skies Initiative". Congresswoman Heather Wilson's...
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Jul. 2003 |
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Police Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Officer In Critical Condition |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
A veteran female Albuquerque police officer is in critical condition today after being shot near Central and Girard in Albuquerque last night when she answered reports of a violent person. APD chief Gilbert Gallegos says 49 year old carol Oleksak underwent surgery at university of New Mexico hospital...
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Jul. 2003 |
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Craig Barnes Comments: Come Out of Hiding Mr. Bush |
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By: Craig Barnes
Presidential Silence There is a silence settling over America. The people of the country go on vacation and the president slips out of town, never to appear where the people are. In late spring, he flies to the aircraft carrier Yorktown to make a speech where none but soldiers and press can hear him....
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Stories from Mon., 7 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Jul. 2003 |
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Mirabai Starr's "The Interior Castle" Offers Understanding for Suffering and Spirtuality |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Suffering and pain can lead to peace and spiritual growth, according to a new book by New Mexican author Mirabai Starr. "The Interior Castle" is a translation of the writings of a 16th century Carmelite nun, Saint Teresa of Avila, which offers perspective and insight concerning spirituality
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Jul. 2003 |
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Commission At Work To Link New Mexico and Chihuahua, Mexico |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A new state commission that was established to create a framework in which New Mexico and the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, can collaborate has gone into effect.
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Stories from Thu., 3 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Jul. 2003 |
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Gladys Heldman Tribute |
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By: Susan Loubet
On June 22, 2003, Gladys Heldman, a long time contributor to New Mexico culture died in her home in Santa Fe. She was devoted to tennis as well as to the arts, politics and other causes. She and her husband had recently made a major contribution towards a tennis stadium for The College of Santa Fe. She...
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Stories from Wed., 2 Jul. 2003
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Activists Protest Forest Management Policies |
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By: Dan Zampogna
In an attempt to reduce the risk of forest fires, the Bush Administration is proposing an amendment to limit the roadless area conservation rule, which currently restricts development in certain remote areas of the National Forest. Opponents to the policy shift say fire reduction efforts should be focused...
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Jul. 2003 |
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Public Hearings Focus on Plutonium Pit Facility |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Department of Energy administrators have been taking comments on proposals for a new "Modern Pit Facility where the triggers for nuclear bombs would be made. They held hearings in New Mexico during the past two days, meeting Tuesday night in Pojoaque to discuss building the plant at Los Alamos Labs....
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Jul. 2003 |
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New Mexico Panel Considers Food Tax |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
As part of its study of New Mexico's tax system, a panel of legislators and members of the public is considering the question of taxation of groceries. Tom Trowbridge covered the Family and Taxes subcommittee meeting at the State Capitol.
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Jul. 2003 |
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Measuring the Costs of Bombs |
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By: Leslie Clark
The controvery over the Modern Pit Facility includes not only worker safety, nuclear contamination, and proliferation. New Mexicans are also debating the costs of making nuclear bombs. Leslie Clark tells the story.
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Stories from Tue., 1 Jul. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Jul. 2003 |
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Possible Federal Funding for Bosque |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
Congress could provide funding over the next decade to restore and preserve the Rio Grande Bosque if a measure introduced by U.S. Senator Pete Domenici is passed.
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Jul. 2003 |
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Susanna Starr Talks About New Book "Beyond Fifty" |
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By: Catherine Wier
Susanna Starr has written a book concerning American women during middle age. The book is based on her experiences of going through middle age and surviving a break-up of a 22-year marriage.
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Jul. 2003 |
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Anti-Nuclear Activists Challenge Governor |
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By: Leslie Clark
Anti-nuclear activists are challenging New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Attorney General Patricia Madrid and Environment Secretary Ron Curry to close Los Alamos National Lab’s area G -the long time nuclear waste dump at the lab- and to stop any future nuclear weapons production in the state. But...
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