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| Election Night Call In Show Focuses on Youth Vote and Involvement |
| Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
| By Kathleen Sabo |
KUNM's election night host Kathleen Sabo hosts a special call in show featuring a panel of young people working for the campaigns.
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| KUNM News Brings You NPR's Election 2008 Map: News, Polls, and More! |
| Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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| What's Your Take? |
| Tue., 4 Nov. 2008 |
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| Voices on Choices: Reproductive Rights Debate at UNM |
| Sun., 2 Nov. 2008 |
| By Elaine Baumgartel |
| Dauneen Dulce of the Right To Life Committee of New Mexico debates Heather Brewer of NARAL Pro-Choice New Mexico at an event sponsored by the UNM Reproductive Justice Coalition. |
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| US Senate Candidate Profile: Tom Udall |
| Tue., 28 Oct. 2008 |
| By Elaine Baumgartel |
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| KUNM’s Elaine Baumgartel spoke recently with Democratic Third District Representative Tom Udall. |
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| US Senate Candidate Profile: Steve Pearce |
| Tue., 28 Oct. 2008 |
| By Sarah Gustavus |
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| KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus spoke recently with Republican Second District Representative Steve Pearce. |
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| McCain Rally in Mesilla |
| Mon., 27 Oct. 2008 |
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| An estimated 4,000 people flocked to the historic Mesilla Plaza Saturday afternoon to see Republican Presidential Nominee John McCain. |
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| Barack Obama Rally in Albuquerque |
| Mon., 27 Oct. 2008 |
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| Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama held an Early Vote Rally in Albuquerque on Saturday night October 25th, 2008. A huge crowd of excited Obama supporters gathered to hear the candidate just over one week ahead of the November 4th general election. |
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| Howard Dean on the Importance of New Mexico in the 2008 Elections |
| Tue., 14 Oct. 2008 |
| By Evan Woodward |
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| With the 2008 Presidential Election less than three weeks away, polls are showing the outcome will most likely be determined by a few key battleground states, such as New Mexico. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Howard Dean about the importance of the state to the Democratic Party. |
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| KUNM News Special: Congressional District 3 Debate |
| Sun., 28 Sep. 2008 |
| By Jim Williams |
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| KUNM News produced this New Mexico Congressional District 3 Forum and Debate on Thursday, September 25th. All three candidates attended (Democrat Ben Ray Lujan, Republican Dan East, and Independent Carol Miller). Topics were the economy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Iraq war, and healthcare. The candidates had two opportunities to talk about why they each think they're best for the job. The debate was hosted by KUNM News Director Jim Williams. The audio runs just under one hour. |
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| Barack Obama in Espanola 9/18/08 |
| Fri., 19 Sep. 2008 |
| By Jim Williams |
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| Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama visited Espanola Thursday, September 18th. He was introduced by Governor Bill Richardson. Several others also spoke before Obama, including Espanola Mayor Joseph Maestas. This audio runs just over one hour. |
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| Ralph Nader Press Conference in Albuquerque |
| Tue., 16 Sep. 2008 |
Ralph Nader Talks to Reporters at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Photo: Clifton Trujillo. |
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Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader held campaign events in Albuquerque and Santa Fe on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008.
Nader will appear on New Mexico's general election ballot. He's also certified to appear on the ballot in 31 other states.
The 74-year-old Nader ran for president on the Green Party ticket in 1996 and 2000, and as an independent in 2004.
In New Mexico, he got 2.4% of the vote in 1996, 4% in 2000, and one-half of 1% in 2004.
KUNM's John West attended the Albuquerque event on the University of New Mexico campus, and presents this audio from the press conference.
The press conference was followed by a rally attended by approximately 200 persons.
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| McCain, Palin Fire Up Supporters in Albuquerque |
| Tue., 9 Sep. 2008 |
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Supporters of the Republican presidential ticket gathered in Albuquerque Saturday night for a campaign rally. Presidential nominee John McCain and his Vice Presidential pick, Governor Sarah Palin fired up the crowd of about 6000 enthusiastic fans.
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| Michelle Obama Rally in Albuquerque |
| Thu., 4 Sep. 2008 |
Michelle Obama at the University of New Mexico. Photo: John West. |
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Michelle Obama -- wife of Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama -- visited Santa Fe and Albuquerque today.
At a rally on the University of New Mexico campus, she spoke of the importance of registering new voters -- particularly women.
She also said New Mexico would be a focal point for her husband’s campaign, leading up to November fourth’s general election.
Michelle Obama was joined on stage by New Mexico’s first lady, Barbara Richardson, former Attorney General Patricia Madrid, and Democratic First Congressional District Candidate Martin Heinrich.
Listen to the full audio of Michelle Obama's speech.
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| Congressional District One Candidates Debate in Albuquerque |
| Fri., 22 Aug. 2008 |
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The race for New Mexico's Congressional District One is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the nation.
Republican Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White is going up against Democratic former Albuquerque City Councilor Martin Heinrich for the seat being vacated by Republican Congresswoman Heather Wilson.
On Friday, Heinrich and White met for the first debate leading up to November fourth's general election.
They were introduced by Barbara Kasoff, national president of Women Impacting Public Policy, which hosted the event.
KUNM brings you the full audio of the debate, which covered healthcare, immigration, and economic policy.
Martin Heinrich won the coin toss to deliver the first opening remarks.
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Women Impacting Public Policy
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| New Mexico US Senate Candidates' Forum in Albuquerque |
| Fri., 22 Aug. 2008 |
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Republican Second Congressional District Representative Steve Pearce and Democratic Third Congressional District Representative Tom Udall have yet to meet in a face-to-face debate.
But, on Friday, the two spoke separately and answered questions at a congressional candidates' forum in Albuquerque.
The questions covered health care, immigration, economic policy, and the Iraq war.
The candidates are introduced by Barbara Kasoff, president of Women Impacting Public Policy, which hosted the event.
Pearce spoke first.
KUNM presents the full audio of both candidates' presentations.
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| Senator John McCain in Las Cruces |
| Wed., 20 Aug. 2008 |
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KUNM continues our coverage of the 2008 election with this audio from a forum with Republican presidential candidate, Arizona Senator John McCain. The forum took place in Las Cruces on Wednesday, August 20th. The audio runs a little over an hour. Thanks to Evan Woodward at KRWG-FM in Las Cruces for his help with this.
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| Obama Holds Town Hall Forum on Economy in Albuquerque |
| Mon., 18 Aug. 2008 |
| By Jim Williams |
Obama at Rio Grande High School. Photo: John West. |
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Illinois Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama spoke before a crowd of about 1,200 people in Albuquerque on Monday afternoon. He answered questions from the audience on an alternating girl-boy basis.
Obama was introduced by Monica Garcia, a single mother working in a Belen elementary school.
Garcia was introduced by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
Below is the complete audio from the event. The first voice you will hear is that of Governor Richardson.
Republican presidential hopeful John McCain is scheduled to hold a town hall in Las Cruces on Wednesday.
KUNM will bring you continued coverage of the 2008 General Elections.
This audio runs 1 hour and 11 minutes. |
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| Opening Shots Fired in the 2008 New Mexico Congressional Races? |
| Sun., 3 Aug. 2008 |
| By Jim Williams |
The Association of Commerce and Industry for New Mexico sponsored a forum for the state's Third Congressional District candidates Monday night at the College of Santa Fe. The candidates were each given five minutes to talk about healthcare, immigration, and energy policy. KUNM was there. This is the beginning of our comprehensive general election coverage leading up to November 4th.
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Listen for a report on the Santa Fe forum by KUNM's Jim Williams at 5:45 Tuesday, August 5th during All Things Considered.
The ACI for New Mexico has more candidate forums coming up: http://www.acinm.org/ |
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