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Airdate: Fri., 12 Mar. 2010 |
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Former Elections employees confirm contentions that office is mismanaged |
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By: Jim Williams
It’s becoming clearer that there are personnel problems within the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office that may be creating high turnover in the Elections division. On February 26th, Bureau of Elections Director A.J. Salazar resigned from the position, the latest in a string of resignations from...
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Mar. 2010 |
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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 headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Mar. 2010 |
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Health Care Lobbyists from NM on Capitol Hill |
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By: Matt Laslo
Many New Mexico health care organizations are hiring lobbyists to get their voices heard in Washington. KUNM Capitol reporter Matt Laslo reports on why government watchdog groups say that raises red flags. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Mar. 2010 |
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SF Council Again Postpones Decision on Telecom Ordinance |
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By: Scott Ki
Santa Fe wireless technology opponents will have more time to develop their arguments against a proposed new telecommunications ordinance in the City Different. The Santa Fe City Council decided last night to once again postpone consideration of the proposal. The move allows city staff until May...
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Mar. 2010 |
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Santa Fe City Council Postpones Telecommunications Ordinance |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The Santa Fe City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to delay a proposed telecommunications ordinance. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports Councilor Patti Bushee said the ordinance has been significantly changed and should be considered in a new public hearing. Some opponents of the ordinance are concerned...
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Mar. 2010 |
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Suspect in Murder of UNM Prof and Grad Had History of Stalking |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The suspect in the murders of a University of New Mexico English professor and a Bernalillo High School teacher had a history of stalking his ex-girlfriends according to the Albuquerque Journal. Police say Ralph Montoya shot Hector Torres and Stefania Grey, who was his ex-girlfriend, on Sunday. Grey...
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Mar. 2010 |
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Santa Fe City Council to Consider Allowing Telecommunications Companies Access to City Rghts-of-Way; Some Activists Opposed |
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By: Jim Williams
At 7:00 tonight, Santa Fe City Councilors will consider a sweeping new telecommunications ordinance. Among other things, the rules would allow companies to apply for a franchise to get access to existing rights of way on both public and private lands to install new telecommunications equipment. ...
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Airdate: Tue., 9 Mar. 2010 |
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Uranium Mining Permit Upheld in Northwest New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
A Federal Appellate panel has upheld a permit issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for uranium mining in northwest New Mexico. Hydro Resources Incorporated has a permit to extract the mineral in the area, which is adjacent to Navajo land. The 2 to 1 decision overturned a challenge by environmental...
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Mar. 2010 |
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Senator Bingaman to Lead Senate Committee Discussion on Stronger Appliance Efficiency Requirements |
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By: Jim Williams
Later this week, New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman will oversee discussions about mandating an increase in energy efficiency levels for home appliances. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which Bingaman chairs, will hear proposals to strengthen requirements for furnaces, air conditioners,...
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Mar. 2010 |
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Supplemental Medicaid Funding Approval Uncertain |
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By: Jim Williams
Congress has yet to approve a continuation of supplemental stimulus funding for Medicaid programs around the country. At stake is about $100 million in Medicaid funding for New Mexico. Some state lawmakers are concerned about the delay, saying if the funding isn't extended, more cuts to the state budget...
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Airdate: Fri., 5 Mar. 2010 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Report |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick of New Mexico Business Weekly about this week's business news. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 5 Mar. 2010 |
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Consumer Group Issues Warning for NM on Health Care |
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By: Jim Williams
A national consumer health advocacy organization is warning that if Congress doesn’t pass health care overhaul legislation, 3,400 people will die in New Mexico over the next decade because they lack coverage. Washington, D.C.-based Families USA released a report Friday for all fifty states. It estimates...
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