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KUNM News Archives: 2003 - January
Stories from Fri., 31 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 31 Jan. 2003 |
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Chicano Visions: American Painters on the Verge |
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By: Jeremiah Johnson
Cheech MArin is best known for his movie and television roles but he's also been collecting art for the past 17 years. This shos is a collection of what he calls the New Chicano School.
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Stories from Thu., 30 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Jan. 2003 |
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Commentary: Roe vs. Wade Still Causes Debate |
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By: Michelle Manning
The 30-year anniversary of Roe vs. Wade finds many people on one side of the debate.
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Jan. 2003 |
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Womens' Author Deals With Personal Stories |
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By: Marcos Martinez
The president of planned parenthood has written a book aimed at sharing the personal stories of women faced with reproductive choices.
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Jan. 2003 |
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Bill Introduced to Ablish Death Penalty |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Ever since the execution of Terry Clark a year and a half ago opponents of the death penalty have stepped up efforts to abolish it. Representative Gale Beam today introduced a bill that would do that, and change the punishment for heinous crimes to life without parole.
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Stories from Wed., 29 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Jan. 2003 |
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Bill Introduced to Strengthen Unemployment Compensation |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A bill that would strengthen New Mexico's unemployment compensation program has been introduced in the state House of Representatives. A similar bill died during last year's legislative session, but changes in the legislation give it a better chance this year.
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Jan. 2003 |
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Election May Deliver for Schools |
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By: Jeremiah Johnson
The Albuquerque public school bond election is next Tuesday. On the ballot, a possible 145 million dollars for APS to repair school buildings and facilities. One group will go door to door looking for "yes" votes.
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Jan. 2003 |
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Restaurant Attempts to Impose "English Only" Policy |
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By: Daniel Crocker
The equal employment opportunity commision, or E-E-O-C, has filed the first ever lawsuit aimed at protecting a Native American language in the workplace. "R-D's Drive-in," a little burger joint in Page, Arizona, is fighting the suit. The restaurants owners say the English only policy they imposed more...
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Jan. 2003 |
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Commentary: Last Stand of a Dying Paradigm |
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By: Ron Chapman
Political belief systems are completely rational. Chapman sheds light on some evident patterns in the bush administration.
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Stories from Tue., 28 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Jan. 2003 |
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Albuquerque's Largest Real Estate Development Causes Excitement |
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By: Leslie Clark
Albuquerque's largest real estate development ever- Mesa Del Sol- is located adjacent to Kirtland Airforce Base on the southern edge of the city. The 12,400 acre multi-use project area will consist of commercial and industrial areas with just over one quarter of the land to be sold for housing sites....
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Jan. 2003 |
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Bingaman Discusses Policy Towards Nation |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Hours beore President Bush was set to give his annual "State of the Union" address in which he's expected to devote a great deal of time to Iraq, New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman discussed policy towards that nation with New Mexico reporters.
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Jan. 2003 |
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Framework for State Wide Water Plan Considered |
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By: Deborah Martinez
As another year of drought looms in New Mexico, legislators are considering a bill that would set up a legal framework for a statewide water plan.
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Stories from Thu., 23 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Jan. 2003 |
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Internet Group Talks with Congressional Delegates on the Possible War with Iraq |
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U.N. weapon inspectors have been searching possible places in Iraq for weapons of mass destruction. Recently, inspectors found about a dozen empty chemical warheads in Iraq. The Bush administration points to this find as the smoking gun that Iraq has weapons of mass destruction. Nick Layman reports,...
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Stories from Wed., 22 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Jan. 2003 |
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The Mayor and ABQ Pac: A Commentary |
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I would have never imagined that this commentary would be necessary, but sometimes our elected officials defy common sense. I refer to the continuing investigation of Albuquerque mayor Martin Chavez for his questionable dealings with a local political action committee known as ABQPAC. For those or...
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Jan. 2003 |
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Participants Discuss Emerging Notion of Human Security |
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By: Leslie Clark
The United Nations Commission on human security is developing what they call a "human centered approach to security" to replace a "government powered military view." At the International Forum on Re-defining Globalization, participants met with the human security commissioner to discuss the emerging...
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Jan. 2003 |
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Poet Michael McClure Comes to Albuquerque |
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By: Don McIver
As part of the Tricklock Company's 3rd annual Revolutions International Theater Festival, Beat Peot, Michael McClure, is coming to Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Jan. 2003 |
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Commentary: Mayor Chavez and Ethics Charges |
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By: Ron Chapman
The continuing story of Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez and ethins charges regarding a political action committee. Ron Chapman shares his perspective in tonight'c commentary.
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Jan. 2003 |
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Anniversary of Roe Vs. Wade Decision Discussed at Legislature |
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The landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion was commemorated at the New Mexico capitol. Tom Trowbridge reports on that and other happenings during the second day of the legislative session.
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Stories from Tue., 21 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Jan. 2003 |
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Richardson Lays Out Plan for Legislature |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Today the New Mexico legislature convened for a 60 day session. On opening day the governor traditionally delivers the so-called "State of the State" speech. With this Governor Richardson laid out his plan for this session.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Jan. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Rallies in Opposition of War |
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By: Joe Gardner Wessely
Thousands of New Mexicans came together at Albuquerque rallies this weekend to oppose war against Iraq. Kirtland Air Force Base, the University of New Mexico, and downtown, Albuquerque saw the largest gathering of New-Mexican anti-war marchers in decades.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Jan. 2003 |
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Organized Labor Lobbyists Take Different Approach on Legislature |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The change in the Governor's office in Santa Fe also means differences in the way some organized interests lobby the state legislature. One group that will be taking a different approach is organized labor.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Jan. 2003 |
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State of the State Sets Legislative Tone |
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Today the New Mexico Legislature convened for a 60-day session. On opening day the Governor traditionally delivers the State of the State speech. Governor Bill Richardson laid out his plans for the session, as we hear in this report from Deborah Martinez at the Capitol.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Jan. 2003 |
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Documentary Explores Kissinger as a War Criminal |
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By: Marcos Martinez
A new documentary film explores the role of Henry Kissinger as a war criminal. Kissinger served as a Secretary of State during the Nixon administration, and is charged with complicity in the toppling of governments and the murder of millions of innocent people.
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Stories from Fri., 17 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Jan. 2003 |
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A How to Book on Polymer Clay |
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Albuquerque artist Victoria Hughes works with a material called polymer clay to make stunning pieces of art that bear a striking resemblance to jade, turquoise and other materials. Hughes has recently published a book called Polymer: The Chameleon Clay, and she says polymer clay is versatile art material....
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Jan. 2003 |
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New Mexico Resident Visits Iraq Under |
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Peace activists are protesting in a series of anti-war demonstrations in Albuquerque and other cities around the world. The largest demonstration, locally, was at the Truman Gate of Kirtland Air Force Base, included speeches of local activists, and the host of Democracy Now!, Amy Goodman, but while the...
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Jan. 2003 |
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Drug Policy Advocates Strategize for Legislative Session |
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The drug reform movement was assured controversial attention with former Governor Gary Johnson. With a new administration, reform groups are reconsidering their strategies with state lawmakers. Nick Layman reports one drug reform group is taking a conservative approach by proposing only two bills for...
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Stories from Thu., 16 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Jan. 2003 |
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Jazz Musicians Gather in Cuba |
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The 20th International Jazz Festival in the island country of Cuba brings jazz musicians from Europe, Asia and the Americas. Mercedes Mejia was at this year's festival, and she spoke with Cuban musicians and with students at the National School of Arts in Havana. Cubans point to their education as a...
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Jan. 2003 |
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International Students Educate About War |
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As the Bush Administration contemplates an invasion of Iraq, International students attending the United World College near Las Vegas, New Mexico recently held a conference on the subject of weapons of mass destruction. Deborah Martinez has the story.
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Jan. 2003 |
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Public Campaign Financing Proposed in New Mexico |
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The executive director of the National Public Campaign for Clean Money-Clean Elections is in New Mexico this week to get the word out about campaign reform. As Leslie Clark reports, in New Mexico the hope is to create new legislation this year to begin the process of providing public financing for statewide...
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Stories from Wed., 15 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Jan. 2003 |
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Animal Rights Group Proposes Legislation |
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A number of issues confront the New Mexico legislature as it convenes for the 60-day session that starts next week. In addition to annual concerns over the state budget, education and taxation, lawmakers will be certain to handle a variety of other issues including the death penalty and animal rights...
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Jan. 2003 |
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Anti-Smoking Advocates Phone the Governor |
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Citizens from every corner of New Mexico are calling Governor Bill Richardson's office today asking him to reconsider his proposal to take money from tobacco settlement fund to rescue Medicaid, according to New Mexicans Concerned About Tobacco. As Leslie Clark reports, the coalition is leading the campaign...
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Jan. 2003 |
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Governor Addresses Business Community |
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Governor Richardson was invited to brief Senate Democrats in Washington, D.C., on his talks with North Korean Ambassadors last week. However, Richardson remained in New Mexico saying his duties as Governor take priority. Today, Governor Richardson laid out his economic growth plan to the Albuquerque...
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Stories from Tue., 14 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Jan. 2003 |
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Proposal for Re-Introduction of the Draft Draws Opposition |
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Trying to head off a proposal to reinstate the military draft, the Pentagon is disputing charges that blacks and poorer Americans bear an unfair burden in fighting the country's wars. Reporter Tom Trowbridge posed the question of a draft to New Mexico's two U.S. Senators, and prepared this report. Congresswoman...
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Jan. 2003 |
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Author Describes Messaging System of the Universe |
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In his new book, Signs and Wonders, author Albert Clayton Gaulden describes what he calls God's messaging system. In an interview with Marcos Martinez, Gaulden talked about everyday evidence of messages from the universe.
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Jan. 2003 |
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City Could See Water Budget |
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Albuquerque City Councilor Eric Griego says the best way for the city to get a handle on providing enough water for its citizens is to monitor its use. To implement this Griego has proposed a bill that calls for the creation of a city water budget. As Catherine Wier reports, conservation groups applaud...
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Jan. 2003 |
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Nations First Hispanic Woman As Chief Justice |
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The nation's first Hispanic woman to serve as Chief Justice of a State Supreme Court has been sworn in. Deborah Martinez attended the ceremony, and has the story.
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Stories from Mon., 13 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Jan. 2003 |
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Commentary: Memorials |
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It is the anniversary of September 11. I sit in an airport preparing to travel across the nation. Everywhere I look there are tributes and memorials being offered. I wonder why we humans seek to memorialize moments and events. In questioning this practice on a day such as this is to risk heresy....
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Jan. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Group Invited to International Jazz Fest |
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For the second year renowned Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez invited Albuquerque born Latin jazz group Ritmo Caliente to participate at the 20th International Jazz Festival in Havana, Cuba. More than half of the 50 performers at the festival were Americans. The reason for such a great turnout, according...
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Jan. 2003 |
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Wilson's Legislative Agenda on Education |
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By: Jeremiah Johnson
At a press conference this after noon Congresswoman Heather Wilson Revealed her 2003 legislative agenda on education, which includes a tax break for teachers in low-income areas.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Jan. 2003 |
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Commentary: September 11th Memorial |
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By: Ron Chapman
In a retrospective to September 11th and it's annual tributes, commentator Ron Chapman offers a perspective about our memorialization of the event. It is not as it seems.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Jan. 2003 |
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Wilson Says Draft is Unneccesary and Outdated |
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In anticipation of a possible war with Iraq, the number of U.S. forces in the middle east are growing, and one congressman in Washington has suggested reinstating the draft for armed services. New Mexico Congresswoman Heather Wilson says that any draft is unneccesary and outdated.
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Stories from Fri., 10 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Jan. 2003 |
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Music is Internationa Language in Festival |
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By: Mercedes Mejia
This is the second year that renowned cuban pianist Chucho Valdez invites Albuquerque born latin jazz group Ritmo Caliente to participate at the 20th International Jazz Festival in Havana, Cuba. Among more than 50 performers at the festival, were 26 americans. The reason for such a great turnout, according...
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Jan. 2003 |
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Colonia Communities Improving Housing Conditions |
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By: Kent Paterson
The sprawling colonias along the U.S.-Mexico border face unique and often severe problems. So Congress, through several pieces of legislation enacted during the 1990's, required the states bordering Mexico to step aside a portion of their community development block grant funds to lessen poverty and...
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Jan. 2003 |
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Federal Civil Rights Commission Hears Concerns in Albuquerque |
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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is an independent, bi-partisan, fact-finding agency of the executive branch of the federal government. The Commission, which investigates civil rights issues made a stop in Albuquerque to receive public testimony on local civil rights matters. Nick Layman has our story....
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Jan. 2003 |
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North Koreans and New Mexico Governor Work Towards Diplomacy |
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Talks continue between New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and North Korean Ambassadors to the United Nations. Reporter Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports on the effort toward diplomacy at the Governor's Manson.
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Stories from Thu., 9 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Jan. 2003 |
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Nafta Aids Border Towns |
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By: Kent Paterson
In a debate preceding the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement, Colonias became the oficialword describing the under development of towns along the U.S.-Mexico border. Nafta has helped infrastructure development along these border towns.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Jan. 2003 |
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Albuquerque Sees Slight Drop in Rape Cases |
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The Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center provides emotional support and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and abuse within the greater Albuquerque area, and serves as a community resource on issues regarding prevention and awareness of sexual assault and abuse. Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports on their...
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Stories from Wed., 8 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Jan. 2003 |
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Commentary: The Sixty-Percent Solution |
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I read in the newspaper that the Environmental Protection Agency has decided to rate my life at 63% of the value of younger people. They say it's not their fault. The White House Office of Management and Budget made them do it and I should not take it personally. It's all just a matter of statistics....
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Jan. 2003 |
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Colonias Development Stirs Environmental Concern |
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By: Kent Paterson
In the second part of the series on Colonias, the town of Chaparral is examined because of the environmental concerns being raised by the community.
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Jan. 2003 |
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Unemployed Benefits Extended |
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In Washington, Congress is back in session and the Senate has been busy with legislation to extend benefits for those who are out of work. Acting hours after the Republican controlled Congress passed the bill, President Bush signed the extension of jobless benefits. Tom Trowbridge spoke with New Mexico...
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Jan. 2003 |
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Governor Proposes Tobacco Settlement Money to Medicaid |
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New Mexico will be expected to pay 75 million dollars more to cover current Medicaid recipients this year. Governor Richardson is looking to cover those costs by dipping into a 246 billion dollar settlement from the tobacco industry. The Governor's plan is to take this money from a permanent fund set...
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Stories from Tue., 7 Jan. 2003
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Four Part Series Examines "Colonias" |
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In Southern New Mexico, low-income communities called Colonias have taken the initiative. They are developing programs to help residents gain skills and improve their lives. Kent Paterson reports in a four part series. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Jan. 2003 |
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"Colonias" Have Taken the Initiative |
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By: Kent Paterson
In Southern New Mexico, low income communities called "Colonias" have taken the initiative in developing programs to help residents gain skills and improve their lives.
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Jan. 2003 |
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Youth In Transition Moves into New Building After Arson |
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There more than 800 homeless youth in Albuquerque, according to studies done at the University of New Mexico CASAA Runaway and Homeless Youth Program. Youth In Transition is an organization that provides services for this population in Albuquerque. In December the YTI building was destroyed by arson,...
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Jan. 2003 |
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Albuquerque City Council Clears Smoke from Restaurants |
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In a 5 to 4 vote the City Council voted on a measure to ban smoking in restaurants and bars within restaurants. Now, the bill goes to the Mayor's office. Reporter Jeremiah Luria Johnson interviewed Mayor Martin Chávez on the Council's vote.
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Jan. 2003 |
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Construction Development Made Easy in Albuquerque |
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In an effort to simplify the construction and development process in Albuquerque, the city unveiled the One Stop Shop program. As part of the program, all offices involved in development are housed in one building downtown. There are also plans for expanded Internet access to the development process,...
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Stories from Mon., 6 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Jan. 2003 |
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Smoking Ban Proposals Go Before City Council |
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The Albuquerque City Council is scheduled to competing proposals to amend the existing Clean Indoor Air Ordinance. As Nick Layman reports, the two bills are a compromise of last year's proposal banning smoking in all public places.
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Jan. 2003 |
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Author Speaks About the Addiction of Sugar |
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Keeping a journal is a vital step in the seven stages of healing sugar addiction, according to author Kathleen Des Maisons. Author of Your Body Speaks: The Sugar Addict's Food Diary Des Maisons gives steps in healing an addiction to sugar. Marcos Martinez interviewed the author about the addiction.
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Jan. 2003 |
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Study Group Launches New Ad Campaign for No War |
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The Los Alamos Study Group, a non-profit, research-oriented nuclear disarmament organization based in Santa Fe, is planning a new billboard campaign this month. Tom Trowbridge reports.
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Stories from Fri., 3 Jan. 2003
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Jan. 2003 |
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Commentary: Pretext to War |
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Transcript: "During the quiet week after Christmas, the Bush Administration pushed a resolution through the United Nations that will keep antibiotics out of Iraq. Antibiotics might be used by the Iraqi military. Keeping them out will be "routine and necessary." We will therefore require the world...
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Jan. 2003 |
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Governor Announces Final Appointments |
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Governor Bill Richardson has completed appointments to his new administration. The Governor today announced his nominee for State Engineer and the leader of the Interstate Stream Commission. Deborah Martinez has our report.
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Stories from Thu., 2 Jan. 2003
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Los Alamos Lab Director Resigns After Controversy |
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Los Alamos Laboratory has been under investigation for vanishing high-tech hardware and the use of lab credit cards to purchase items not intended for lab use. The Lab is moving forward to solve these mismanagement concerns with the resignation of Lab Director John Browne. University of California manages...
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Jan. 2003 |
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America's Greatest Medical Discovery |
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By: Megan Mewbron
In the mid 19th century a group of three men took a common "party drug" and created what is now referred to as America's greatest medical discovery.
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Jan. 2003 |
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Los Alamos Moving Forward to Solve Mismanagement |
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By: Nick Layman
Los Alamos Laboratory has been under investigation for vanishing high-tech hardware and the use of lab credit cards to purchase items not intended for lab use. The lab is moving forward to solve these mismanagement concerns.
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Jan. 2003 |
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Governor Richardson Begins a New Era in New Mexico |
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Governor Bill Richardson took the oath of office twice on January 1st, the official swearing-in at the Palace of the Governors shortly after midnight and in the ceremonial event at the State Capitol.
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Jan. 2003 |
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Advocates Propose Universal Health Care in New Mexico |
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According to some health advocates the United States government has failed to provide comprehensive health care to its people. Offering a universal health care plan could solve the problem, according KUNM's Call-In Show panel. Host Arcie Chapa spoke with Mandy Piño a board member for Health Action New...
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