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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - August
Stories from Thu., 28 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Aug. 2003 |
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New Mexico Health Care |
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By: Leslie Clark
America's health care system is broken and no amount of money will fix it. That is the message doctors from across the country are sending to the public and to politicians. Thousands of doctors are proposing that the United States adopt a national health care system, ensuring every American access...
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Stories from Wed., 27 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Aug. 2003 |
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Santa Fe Author Explores Widowhood |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Santa Fe writer Miriam Sagan became a widow at a relatively young age. She soon found she was unprepared for this life change, and there was little help available. Years later, she's written a book about the experience. Sagan was interviewed by Marcos Martinez. You can listen to our complete interview...
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Stories from Wed., 20 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Aug. 2003 |
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Resolution for the Patriot Act Brought to City Council |
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By: Mike Austin
This week the Bill of Rights Defense Committee brought a resolution before the Albuquerque City Council.
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Aug. 2003 |
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City Council Member Michael Cadigan Pushes Four Lanes on Montano |
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By: Renee Blake and Joshua Powell
Albuquerque city councilor Michael Cadigan is pushing for the Montano bridge to be widened from two lanes to four. The issue has been introduced to the council and will be heard for the first time September 1st. If passed the project could take up to six months to a year to complete.
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Aug. 2003 |
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Heather Wilson Speaks at Quality New Mexico Luncheon |
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By: Leslie Clark
There are many reasons for optmism about New Mexicos future, according to Congresswoman Heather Wilson. She is especially upbeat when it comes to the economic growth in the state. Wilson spoke in Albuquerque today at the Quality New Mexico luncheon. Reactions to Wilson were mostly positive.
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Stories from Tue., 19 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Aug. 2003 |
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Seventeen Families Move into New Homes on Santa Fe's Southwest Side |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Seventeen families have moved into so-called "affordable homes" on Sante Fe's southwest side, ranging in price from $110 thousand to $140 thousand dollars. Because of the high cost of housing in Santa Fe, thousands more await their chance to achieve the "American Dream".
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Aug. 2003 |
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Presentation Focuses on Current and Future Conditon of State Parks |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
State lawmakers on the Legislative Finance Committee last week heard from the New Mexico state parks director. The presentation focused on the parks' current conditions and the future challenges.
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Aug. 2003 |
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Sandia National Labs Begin Construction on New Facilities |
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By: Joshua Powell
Sandia National Laboratories held a ceremony today to announce the building of three new facilities that will produce new technologies in microsystems.
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Stories from Mon., 18 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2003 |
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Commentary: Dead Sea |
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By: Ron Chapman
As is often the case, the most important fact in a recent national news item escaped the notice of major media. That was the medical piece identifying a risk of mercury poisoning for those who eat larger salt-water fish such as swordfish, shark, tuna, and so forth. It seems that any significant consumption...
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2003 |
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Filming of "Elvis has left the Building." in Albuquerque has its Incentives |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Earlier this year, the New Mexico State Legislature approved-and Governor Bill Richardson signed into law- a package of incentives aimed at attracting the film industry to the state. The efforts are paying off with the planned Albuquerque filming of a movie titled, "Elvis has left the Building".
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2003 |
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104 Schools On Probation Required to Offer School Choice |
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By: Renee Blake
The No Child Left Behind Act could become a fruit basket upset in New Mexico after 104 schools were named in a list from the State Department of Education. All of those 104 are required to offer school choice because all of them made a probationary school list two years in a row. If someone in a...
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Stories from Fri., 15 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2003 |
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Voting Resolution for Patriot Act |
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By: Joshua Powell
The Albuquerque City Council will be voting on a resolution next monday concerning the Patriot Act and the effects it has on the city of Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2003 |
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Commentary: Dogs Deserve Better |
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Do you know where your dog is? If your dog is outside on a chain, you may be brewing trouble. On August 16, Animal Protection of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque will join communities and activists around the country to participate in “Chain-off 2003,†to promote the more...
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Stories from Wed., 13 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Aug. 2003 |
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Protest for Public Safety |
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By: Mike Austin
Today, homeowners on 12th St. NW protested the traffic and the city's disregard of public safety on their street. A peaceful demonstration was held at seven this morning and again at 4:30 this afternoon.
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Aug. 2003 |
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PRC is Requiring 10% From Utility Companies of Power to be Renewable |
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By: Leslie Clark
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission is requiring utility companies in the state to provide 10 percent of their power from renewable resources by 2011. Now the PRC says it will allow Public Service Company of New Mexico to charge customers in the state a "green tariff" of about 2 cents per kilowatt...
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Aug. 2003 |
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Jason Kersten Talks Aout His New Book "Journal of the Dead" |
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By: Leslie Clark
An overnight camp-out at Carlsbad Caverns turns into a nightmare in Jason Kerstens's account of the two friends who made the headlines in the Summer of 1999.
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Stories from Tue., 12 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Aug. 2003 |
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State Public Regulation Commission Approves Renewable Energy Program |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The State Public Regulation Commission today unanimously approved Public Service Co. of NM renewable energy program. The so-called "PNM Sky Blue" program will allow customers to buy wind power from the mega-utility.
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Aug. 2003 |
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V.P. Dick Cheney Visits Albuquerque |
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By: Joshua Powell
Vice President Dick Cheney visited Albuquerque today to talk at a $1000 a plate fund raiser for Congresswoman Heather Wilson's future campaign. 240 tickets were sold. Those in attendence got to hear the vice-president talk about Heather Wilson, the economy, and the war on terrorism.
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Stories from Mon., 11 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Aug. 2003 |
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Mayor Chavez Promises More Police |
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By: Joshua Powell
Mayor Martin Chavez today promised the people of Albuquerque there will be a thousand police officers on the job by the end of 2004. He says he will work with the city council to increase the number by the next fiscal year. Chavez says there are currently not enough officers to handle the needs of...
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Aug. 2003 |
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Hudak Case Judge Hears More Motions |
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By: Leslie Clark
U.S. District Judge John Conway heard more motions today in Albuquerque in the case against David Hudak. Hudak was arrested last year at his company's training center near Roswell, NM. Hudak is facing charges of possessing thousands of explosives described by the government as "warheads" and illegally...
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Aug. 2003 |
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"Forest Guardians" Up Against Adversity |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Environmental groups that follow the actions of government agencies often face adversity in their endeavors. Deborah Martinez spoke with the Executive Director of the New Mexico's Forest Guardians about their activities and how they effect the forest service and the Bush administration environmental...
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Stories from Fri., 8 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2003 |
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Chinese Medical School Closed |
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By: Dan Zampogna
The International Institute of Chinese Medicine will close permanently on August 16th. The school has branches in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Denver, which certified graduates as doctors of oriental medicine. The acupuncture center at the school will also be closing next week.
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2003 |
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Father John Dear Asked Not to Protest |
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By: Dan Zampogna
Father John Dear was asked by Archbishop Michael Sheenan not to participate in a demonstration against Los Alamos National Laboratory. The protest was organized by Pax Christi, a Catholic peace and social justice group.
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2003 |
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New Bill Suggested for Dietary Supplements |
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By: Mike Austin
Everyday thousands of American take a variety of dietary supplements ranging from calcium to Flintstone vitamins. A new bill called the "Dietary Supplement Safety Act" may seriously limity their availability.
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Stories from Thu., 7 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Aug. 2003 |
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Hispanic Roundtable Questions Los Alamos Laboratory About Equity Pay Study |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The Hispanic Roundtable of New Mexico is questioning why a pay and hiring equity study commissioned by the Los Alamos National Laboratory still hasn't released, three years after a Texas firm began the study.
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Aug. 2003 |
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Zuni Pueblo Celebrates Cancellation of Fence Lake Mine Project |
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By: Leslie Clark
Members of the Zuni Pueblo are celebrating Salt River project's decision, this week, to quit the Fence Lake Mine project. For more than 20 years, Salt River Project, or SRP- an Arizona untility company has been working on an 18 thousand arce mine near Zuni Pueblo in western New Mexico.
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Aug. 2003 |
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Bingaman Tours Bosque |
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By: Mike Austin
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman toured the bosque to observe firsthand the efforts being made to eliminate the number of water depleting, non-native salt cedars in the Rio Grande area.
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Stories from Wed., 6 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Aug. 2003 |
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New Monthly Paper Published About Pueblos |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The publisher and editor-in-chief of the Lakota Journal is putting out a monthly paper covering New Mexico's pueblos. The Pueblo Journal will come out around the beginning of October. Jeremiah Luria Johnson has more.
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Aug. 2003 |
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PNM Introduces Multi Agency Communications System |
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By: Joshua Powell
Today PNM announced a new communications system that would link the Albuquerque Police Department, the Albuquerque Fire Department, and PNM with media outlets informing them of any major incidents.
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Aug. 2003 |
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Gov. Bill Richardson Kicks Off Campaign Supporting Education Amendments |
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By: Dan Zampogna
Governor Richardson kicked off a campaign to support a pair of constitutional amendments dealing with education this morning. The event took place a Duranes Elementary School in Albuquerque. Also in attendance were Senators Domenici and Bingaman as well former Governor Gary Carruthers. One amendment...
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Stories from Tue., 5 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Aug. 2003 |
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Taos Man Hopes Highest Court Will Hear His Elections Case |
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By: Renée Blake
A Taos man is planning to take his case to change American elections to the highest court in the nation. Renée Blake has the story.
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Aug. 2003 |
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Part Two With Peggy Polling of Clayton: Heading to Afghanistan |
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By: Susan Loubet
The second in a 2-part report on Clayton, New Mexico native Peggy Poling who is now in Afghanistan as an envoy from the United States. Poling will serve there as the top education advisor for elementary and secondary education. Susan Loubet talked with Peggy just before her departure.
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Aug. 2003 |
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Pax Christi Promotes Peace |
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By: Dan Zamponga
Tuesday in Santa Fe, a group of Catholic peace activists were scheduled to gather to listen to Father John Dear, a longtime international peace activist. The meeting was to be held in preparation for a vigil in Los Alamos Wednesday morning. The group, Pax Christi, is trying to raise awareness of the...
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Aug. 2003 |
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Gov. Richardson Hunts For Cost Savings |
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By: Deborah Martinez
After months of looking for ways to save money in state operations, Governor Bill Richardson gave reporters a two-inch thick report of findings that identify several hundred million dollars in potential fat. Deborah Martinez has more from the state capitol.
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Stories from Mon., 4 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Aug. 2003 |
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NM's Peggy Poling Heads To Afghanistan As School Advisor |
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By: Susan Loubet
A New Mexico woman has been named the top advisor for elementary and secondary education in Afghanistan. At the beginning of June, U.S. Aid contacted Peggy Poling at her home in Clayton, New Mexico, to ask whether she was interested in working as part of a reorganization of resources the U.S. government...
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Aug. 2003 |
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Democratic Candidate Dennis Kucinich Visits Albuquerque |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich visited Albuquerque last week to address a labor group and meet with supporters.
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Aug. 2003 |
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Gov. Bill Richardson Approves 2 Million Dollars for Commuter Projects |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Governor Bill Richardson today announced he is authorizing 2 million dollars in federal money to enhance commuter projects between Albuquerque and Santa Fe and fro the light rail construction between Belen and Bernalillo.
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Stories from Fri., 1 Aug. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Aug. 2003 |
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Portales Arrests in Income Division Offices |
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By: Dan Zampogna
The New Mexico Human Services department has uncovered potential fraudulent activity in one of its income support division offices, leading to the arrests of two employees this morning. The two from the Portales office may be charged with suspicion of engaging in Fraud, embezzlement, and computer crimes....
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Aug. 2003 |
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Bill Clinton Visits Santa Fe for Fundraiser |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Former President Bill Clinton made a visit to Santa Fe last night for a fundraiser for the planned Clinton Presidential Library. The library will be part of the William J. Clinto Presidential Center along the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Aug. 2003 |
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New Mexico Federation of Labor Discusses Healthcare |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
The New Mexico Federation of Labor's bi-annual convention met in Albuquerque today to discuss healthcare. Attendees included Governor Bill Richardson and a democratic canidate for President.
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