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KUNM News Archives: 2007 - July
Stories from Tue., 31 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 31 Jul. 2007 |
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Interview: Robert Aguirre |
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By: Steve Shadley
Full length interview with Robert Aguirre.
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Airdate: Tue., 31 Jul. 2007 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from the U.S. Department of Energy Grant Program, through the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The series airs Mondays at 7:33AM and 5:45PM.
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Stories from Fri., 27 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Jul. 2007 |
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P.R.I. Looking To Win Voters |
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By: Kent Paterson
Tainted with scandal, Mexico's long ruling institutional revolutionary party lost the presidency seven years ago. But the party maintained a power share in the Federal Congress, and at the state and local levels, where it is winning elections. Stressing the law and order issues, the P.R.I. now has its...
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Jul. 2007 |
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Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Challenges President Felipe Calderon |
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By: Kent Paterson
Declared the loser in last year's contentious Mexican Presidential Election, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was written off as a political corpse by much of the U.S. and Mexican media. But one year later, the controversial politician is building a creative political movement to challenge the policies of...
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Jul. 2007 |
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Yale Professor to Speak on Sexual Violence During Wartime |
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By: Adrian Martin
Tonight in Santa Fe Professor Elisabeth Jean Wood will present a lecture entitled "Sexual Violence and War - a talk for the non-scientist". Wood, a political science professor at Yale University, as well as a professor at the Santa Fe Institute, recently spoke with KUNM's Adrian Martin about her research....
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Stories from Thu., 26 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 26 Jul. 2007 |
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Paul Gessing Commentary: Richardson |
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By: Paul Gessing
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is campaigning hard for the presidency. As a Democrat that has cut both the income and capital gains taxes, Richardson has made a number of allies on the right side of the political. Richardson may indeed be more conservative than some of his rival presidential hopefuls,...
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Stories from Wed., 25 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Jul. 2007 |
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Senators Bingaman and Domenici On Iraq, Security |
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By: Nick Layman
Last week, President George W. Bush signed an executive order blocking property of certain persons who threaten stabilization efforts in Iraq. Democratic U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman and Republican U.S. Senator Pete Domenici spoke about the issue with reporters in their weekly radio conference call. Democratice...
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Stories from Tue., 24 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jul. 2007 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from the U.S. Department of Energy Grant Program, through the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The seires airs Mondays at 7:33AM and 5:45PM on KUNM.
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Jul. 2007 |
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Community Building At Albuquerque Academy |
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By: Megan Kamerick
An innovative program at Albuquerque Academy immerses high school students in the world of philanthropy. KUNM's Megan Kamerick reports that the goal is to grow the next generation of donors, board members, and volunteers.
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Stories from Fri., 20 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jul. 2007 |
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Party Patrol Ride Along Part Two |
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By: Nick Layman
In the last five years the Albuquerque Police Department's Party Patrol Unit has issued more than 12,000 Minor in Possession citations. The citation is issued to anyone under the age of 21 who has consumed alcohol. Most of these citations are given out at parties that were reported as being too loud....
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jul. 2007 |
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Desert Rock Power Plant Hearings |
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By: Steve Shadley
A series of public hearings on the porposed Desert Rock coalfired power pland is underway in the four corners region. The next meeting will be held this afternoon at one o' clock at the Runnels Building in Santa Fe. KUNM's Steve Shadley attended yesterday's hearing in Albuquerque and prepared this report....
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Jul. 2007 |
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Bianchetti Park Receives Award |
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By: Devon Armijo
The staff of an Albquerque Park have received a major award for their work feeding low income children. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports the park is part of a much larger program that provides free lunches to New Mexico Children.
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Stories from Thu., 19 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jul. 2007 |
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Military Spending vs. Community Organizations Part Two: Indian Health Services |
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By: Jim Williams
Republicans in the U.S. Senate last night scuttled an attempt by Democrats to set a timeline for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq. Meanwhile, the costs of the war continue to mount, now at $12 billion a month. The amount breaks down to $277 thousand a minute. Over the next few weeks, KUNM's Jim Williams...
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jul. 2007 |
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NM Senators Split Again On Iraq Vote |
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By: Matt Laslo
After hours of overnight debate, the U.S. Senate early this morning failed to pass an amendment to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq. All but four Senate Republicans voted against the measure, while all but one Democrat voted in favor. New Mexico's Senators split once again on the measure. Matt Laslo reports...
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Jul. 2007 |
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Party Patrol Ride Along |
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By: Nick Layman
In the last six years, Albuquerque teenagers and young adults have added two words to their vocabulary. Party Patrol. It's a unit with the Albuquerque Police Department that patrols on Friday and Saturday nights and its main goal is to break up underage parties involving alcohol. The unit holds a briefing...
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Stories from Wed., 18 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Jul. 2007 |
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Erin Davies Tours Country To Raise Hate Crime Awareness |
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By: Steve Shadley
A young woman from Albany, New York is in New Mexico to raise awareness about hate crimes against gays and lesbians. Erin Davies says she decided to go on a national tour after her car, a newer model Volkswagon Beetle, was vandalized last spring. Listen As a result of the vandalism, Davies has nicknamed...
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Jul. 2007 |
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Aplomado Falcons Released In Southern New Mexico |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Rare Aplomado falcons were released recently in Southern New Mexico as part of a species recovery program that is a collaboration between state and federal agencies, private land owners and a non-profit organization.
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Jul. 2007 |
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Teams of Filmmakers Create Movies Over Two Days |
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By: Adrian Martin
Over the past weekend nearly 30 teams of Albuquerque filmmakers participated in the 48 Hour Film Project. The fast paced film competition started in the parking lot of Montezuma Elementary Friday evening and ended in Nob Hill Sunday witht teams racing to turn in completed films by the deadline. The completed...
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Stories from Tue., 17 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jul. 2007 |
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Domenici on Defense Bill, Iraq |
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By: Nick Layman
The Senate is currently debating the Defense Authorization Bill of 2008 and many amendments are being considered for the bill that would withdraw troops from Iraq. Similar amendments have already been defeated but prominent Republican members of the Senate have recently spoken out against the war. ...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Jul. 2007 |
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State of the Navajo Nation Highlights |
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By: Jim Williams
Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley gave his "State of the Navajo Nation" address Monday in Window Rock, Arizona. In the address, Shirley focused some of his attention on the San Juan River Settlement, which has been introduced in Congress. The centerpiece of the bill is the construction of a $1 billion...
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Stories from Mon., 16 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Jul. 2007 |
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Santa Fe Folk Art Market Pt. 3 |
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By: Jim Williams
The fourth annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market drew huge crowds once again over the weekend. KUNM's Jim Williams was there and has this "audio portrait".
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Jul. 2007 |
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Study To Investigate South Valley Incorporation |
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By: Adrian Martin
The New Mexico state legislation recently allocated 45 thousand dollars to conduct a study examining the feasibility of Bernalillo County's South Valley into a new munipality. KUNM's Adrian Martin has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Jul. 2007 |
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Santa Fe Expects Minimum Wage Increase |
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By: Nick Layman
Next year the City of Santa Fe's minimun wage is expected to increase to $10.50/ hour, but a bill is being introduced to remove the 25 employee limit and put a cap on the minimum wage increase. Currently it requires businesses to pay workers $9.50/ hour if they have more than twenty five employees. KUNM's...
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Stories from Fri., 13 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jul. 2007 |
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Santa Fe Folk Art Market Pt. 2 |
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By: Jim Williams
The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is underway this weekend on Museum Hill in Santa Fe, with the public market tomorrow and Sunday. Over the past three years, the market has emerged as an effective way to connect skilled artists from around the world with buyers in the U.S. It's also become a...
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jul. 2007 |
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Review: Collected Stories |
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By: Jim Terr
A play with an unresolved, not happy ending? Reviewer Jim Terr says it's not only possible, but a brilliant piece of theatre. Here's his review of "Collected Stories", which opens today in Santa Fe.
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Jul. 2007 |
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AAAA All Star Fiesta |
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By: Devon Armijo
Local baseball fans are still talking about this week's big game in Albquerque. Of course, we're referring to the AAA All Star Fiesta, which includes the All Star Fan Fest, the All Star Power Derby, and The All Star Game. KUNM's Devon Armijo was in attendance for all of the week's festivities.
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Stories from Thu., 12 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jul. 2007 |
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Anti-Femicide Rally Held in Juarez, Mexico |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Since 1993, over four hundred women have been killed in an eerily similar manner in the Mexican State of Chihuahua. Despite local and international pressure most of the murder cases remain unsolved, and activists say the interest from Mexican authorities is dissipating. As Marco Grajeda report from our...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jul. 2007 |
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New Mexico Water Funding Approved |
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By: Steve Shadley
The U.S. House has approved a bill that would provide New Mexico with federal funding to plan for future water projects. The measure, know as the "Comprehensive Planning to Protect Water Resources Act" is co-sponsored by Democrat Representative Tom Udall of Santa Fe and Republican Representative Heather...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jul. 2007 |
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Santa Fe Folk Art Market Pt. 1 |
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By: Jim Williams
The fourth annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market begins tomorrow and runs through this weekend. The market has become a major event in Santa Fe, and as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, this year turns from success to sustainability.
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jul. 2007 |
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Senators Grill Taylor on U.S. Attorney Firings |
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By: Todd Zwillich
Senators grilled former White House political director Sara Taylor Wednesday on her role in the firing of former New Mexico U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. As Todd Zwillich reports from Capitol Hill, there are indications her answers could help lead to criminal charges.
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jul. 2007 |
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Military Spending vs. Community Organizations Part One: Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless |
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By: Jim Williams
As the Senate debates the future of U.S. military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, reports of the cost of the war are now at $12 billion per month. The amount breaks down to $277,000 per minute. Over the next few weeks, KUNM's Jim Williams will take a look at what that amount of money might do for...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Jul. 2007 |
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Interview With David Iglesias |
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By: George Gray
If anyone can personify the U.S.Attorney controversy in the Department of Justice, it is former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico David Iglesias. In a two-part story, KUNM's George Gray sat down with Iglesias and talked about recent developments, the congressional phone calls and the Department of Justice....
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Stories from Wed., 11 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jul. 2007 |
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Defense Authorization Bill Currently Being Debated |
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By: Nick Layman
The Defense Authorization Bill of 2008 is being debated on the Senate floor and lawmakers are including provisions calling for a withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The bill's budget is worth more than 500 billion dollars. Democratic U.S. Senator Ken Salazar of Colorado is introducing language based on...
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jul. 2007 |
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Los Alamos Radio Activity Elevated |
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By: Jim Williams
A new study has found elevated radioactivity levels in dust particles in and around Los Alamos. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the findings of the privately-funded independent study may point to the need for much more testing for contaminants around Los Alamos National Laboratories.
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jul. 2007 |
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Review: Theatre Grottesco's Fortune: The Rise and Fall of a Small Fortune Cookie Company |
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By: Jim Terr
Theater Grottesco has been challenging Santa Fe audiences for years with daring performances and experimental forms. Reviewer Jim terr sat down recently with Grottesco's artistic director, John Flax, to discuss Grottesco's current work, "FORTUNE: The Rise and Fall of a Small Fortune Cookie Company"....
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Jul. 2007 |
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Domenici on Scooter and Iraq |
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By: Nick Layman
Some lawmakers, including a prominent New Mexico Republican, are returning to Congress after their Independence Day break and expressing concern over the commutation of former White House aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby's prison sentence. Libby was convicted of lying to federal prosecutors in the investigation...
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Stories from Mon., 9 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Jul. 2007 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from the U.S. Department of Energy Grant Program, throught the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The series airs Mondays at 7:33AM and 5:45PM on KUNM.
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Jul. 2007 |
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Concerns Arise Over Domenici Press Conference |
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By: Jim Williams
Some concerns have arisen around New Mexico Sneator Pete Domenici's office's handling of its weekly phone press conferences. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, a press colleague is questioning whether the Senator's staff is employing a tactic of news manipulation.
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Stories from Fri., 6 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jul. 2007 |
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Cred Report Security Act Goes Into Effect |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
State officials and legislators gathered yesterday to highlight a new consumer protection for New Mexicans. The Credit Report Security Act went into effect on Sunday July 1st. Attorney General Gary King says now New Mexicans can freeze their credit accounts if they are concerned about identity theft....
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jul. 2007 |
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"Break The Grip" Calls For Investigation Of P.N.M. Lobbyist |
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By: Jim Williams
An open government advocate is calling for an investigation of the Richardson Administration's involvement with a P.N.M. lobbyist during the 2007 state legislative session. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the request revolves around an allegation that the relationship may have included an illegal donation...
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jul. 2007 |
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Domenici Supports Iraq Study Group Strategy |
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By: Adrian Martin
New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici announced today that he will support a bill calling for a decreased U.S. presence in Iraq. Domenici said his support for the Iraq Study Group Recommendation Implementation Act comes after failings by the Iraqi Government. Domenici says he can no longer support the direction...
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Jul. 2007 |
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"The Fence" Opens |
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By: Linda McAlister
A chain link fence, 50 feet deep, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico in order to close the border between Mexico and the United States in some people's idea that made her want to take a closer look at the lives of people who might be affected by such a Draconian measure. The result...
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Stories from Thu., 5 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jul. 2007 |
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2007 South West Shoot Out Poetry Slam |
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By: Devon Armijo
The 2007 South West Shoot Out Poetry Slam will be held in Albuquerque this year. As KUNM's Devon Armijo Reports, The Slam is a competition that draws teams from all over the southwest to compete and share their poetry.
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jul. 2007 |
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APD Has New Recruitment Goals |
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By: Nick Layman
The Albuquerque Police Department has set some ambitious goals for recruiting new officers. Nick Layman reports on what the police are doing to attract applicants.
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Jul. 2007 |
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NM Rep. Heather Wilson Introduces Renewable Energy Legislation |
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By: George Gray And Adrian Martin
New Mexico Congresswoman Heather Wilson has introduced new legislation to increase renewable energy use nationwide. The proposal, introduced last week to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, would create a national renewable portfolio standard of 15 percent. A renewable portfolio standard is a policy...
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Stories from Wed., 4 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Jul. 2007 |
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The City of Albuquerque Announces Firework Restrictions |
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By: Nick Layman
Just prior to every Fourth of July holiday, municipalities across the United States hold press conferences to warn of the dangers of lighting fireworks and just which pyrotechnics citizens can light. The City of Albuquerqu joined the fray recently when it held a media event warning of possible fines...
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Stories from Tue., 3 Jul. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jul. 2007 |
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Bingaman Disappointed in Some Aspects of Energy Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says he's disappointed in some elements of the energy bill that was recently passed by that chamber. The Democrat Bingaman says Senate Republicans blocked consideration of two pieces of legislation that would have increased the use of renewable energy in the U.S....
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jul. 2007 |
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Local Juvenile Detention Center Holds Assistance Dogs Graduation |
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By: Adrian Martin
The state Children Youth and Families Department along with Assistance Dogs of the West recently held a graduation ceremony for dogs trained by inmates at the Youth Diagnostic and Development Center, or Y.D.D.C., in Albuquerque. Three teenagers at the facility have spent weeks training the dogs to assist...
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jul. 2007 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from the U.S. Department of Energy Grant Program, through the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The series airs Mondays at 7:33AM and 5:45PM on KUNM.
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Jul. 2007 |
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A Mexican Ecocide |
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By: Kent Paterson
Mexico's second largest city Guadalajara has witnessed tremendous grouwth in recent decades. But industrial, commercial and residential development along the Santiago River is prompting what some call an ecological crisis. Kent Paterson has this report from Central Mexico.
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