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KUNM News Archives: 2008 - January
Stories from Thu., 31 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jan. 2008 |
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Straw Poll Held For New Mexican House Seats |
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By: John West
The presidential race is not the only race being run this season. Since U.S. Senator Pete Domenici announced his stepping down last October, New Mexico's decided to run for his job. That means every New Mexican seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for grabs. On Tuesday, Democrats gathered...
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jan. 2008 |
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Richardson's Health Solutions Plan Meets More Opposition |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson's healthcare bill suffered a seires of setbacks Wednesday morning in a House committee at the state legislature. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the governor says he'll make sure the essense of his plan will survive the pummeling.
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jan. 2008 |
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Richardson Criticizes Appropriations Committee |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson is slamming the House Appropriations Committee for what he says is an under-funding of programs across the state. The state budget bill is moving on to the Senate, where Richardson and some advocates are calling for the money to be restored. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Stories from Wed., 30 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Jan. 2008 |
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Hartley Exhibit Now Showing in Santa Fe |
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By: Spencer Beckwith
During the first part of the 20th century, many artists traveled to New Mexico for inspiration. Among them was the American painter Mardsen Hartley. The time that Hartley spent in Santa Fe and Taos in 1918 and 1919 inspired paintings and pastels that Hartley continued to produce through 1924. 42 of these...
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Jan. 2008 |
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Presidential Candidates Focus On NM Delegate Endorsements |
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By: John West
New Mexico ranks seventeenth amoung 22 states in the number of convention delegates up for grabs next Tuesday. The leading democratic presidential candidates have yet to visit the state. What their campaign offices are doing, however, is garnering duelling endorsements. KUNM's John West has the latest....
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Jan. 2008 |
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Presidential Candidates Begin Canvassing New Mexico |
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By: Devon Armijo
With Super Tuesday and the New Mexico Democratic Caucus only days away, grassroots efforts are springing up all around the state. Volunteers in support of presidential hopeful Barack Obama are canvassing 15 cities across New Mexico. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Jan. 2008 |
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Senate Passes Stem Cell Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has once again narrowly passed a bill to allow embryonic stem cell research in New Mexico. But not until after a lengthy debate over whether or not to allow parents to make that choice. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Stories from Tue., 29 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Jan. 2008 |
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MWL Lawsuit Goes To Supreme Court |
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By: John West
A lawsuit over Sandia National Laboratories's Mixed Waste Landfill in southeast Albuquerque is going to the New Mexico Supremem Court. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Jan. 2008 |
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Domenici Cautions Democrats on Changing Stimulus Package |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
New Mexico U.S. Senator Pete Domenici says he's not opposed to Democrats' efforts to add to the $150 billion economic stimulus package. But the Republican warns that the White House may not view the move favorably. Democrats have said they want to also extend rebatesto senior citizens living off Social...
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Jan. 2008 |
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NM Secretary of State Endorses Clinton |
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By: John West
New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has another endorsement by a New Mexico official. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Jan. 2008 |
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Chellis Glendinning Comments On The State Of The Union |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
President Bush last night laid out his vision for his final year in the White House. One Norteno was inspred to come up with her own version of the State of the Union Address. Author, Chimayo resident, and KUNM commentator Chellis Glendinning... KUNM welcomes your commentaries and feedback. Send them...
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Stories from Mon., 28 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Jan. 2008 |
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National Lawmakers Meet In Texas, Discuss Smuggling |
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By: Evan Woodward
On Friday, the chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, and the Assistant Secretary of State met in El Paso, TX. They discussed drug and human trafficking. On the agenda was the Merida Initiative; a 1.4 billiong dollar aid package intended to help combat the flow of drugs into the U.S. from...
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Jan. 2008 |
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Advocates Seek Clean Government in NM |
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A bill to set up a public finance system for statewide races may still make it into the state legislative session in Santa Fe. Common Cause New Mexico, a group that advocates for clean government, has asked state lawmakers to pledge to pass a bill to create the system. Steven Allen is Common Cause's...
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Jan. 2008 |
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State Lawmakers Approve Greater Than Class C Nuclear Waste Storage at WIPP |
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By: Jim Williams
The state House of Representatives has approved a measure supporting the storage of more highly radioactive nuclear waste in New Mexico. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, it's a joint memorial calling on the U.S. government to allow what's known as "greater than class C" waste at the Waste...
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Stories from Fri., 25 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jan. 2008 |
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Advocates Promote G.I. Rights |
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By: John West
What do you do if you have problems with your boss? The question can be extra tricky of you're serving in the U.S. military. KUNM's John West spoke with members of a group of military veterans and peace activists who are working together to provide a safe space where U.S. military personnel can find...
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jan. 2008 |
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State Lawmakers Extend Domestic Partnership Benefits |
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By: Jim Williams
The state House of Representatives has once again voted to extend the same benefits that married couples get to domestic partners. But, as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, its fate is also, once again, uncertain in the Senate.
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jan. 2008 |
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ACLU Files Lawsuit Against MDC |
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By: John West
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center, or M.D.C., is being sued over the rape of an inmate in 2006. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jan. 2008 |
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Organization Seeks Creation of State Office for Hispanic Affairs |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The League of United Latin American Citizens, or L.U.L.A.C., would like to see the creation of a state Office of Hispanic Affairs. As KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 44% of New Mexicans are Hispanic, making New Meixoc the state with the largest percentage of Hispanic...
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jan. 2008 |
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Smoking Ban May Increase Business Revenue |
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By: Adrian Martin
According to a poll released by the group New Mexicans Concerned About Tobacco. about 90% of New Mexicans know about the law that prohibits smoking in many public businesses. The law, which took effect June 15, 2007, eliminates smoking in most businesses. In addition, the poll found that about half of...
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jan. 2008 |
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Farmers Demand NAFTA Re-negotiation |
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By: Kent Paterson
Following the historic path of Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa a convoy of farmers on tractors is making its way to Mexico City. They're demanding that the North American Free Trade Agreement or N.A.F.T.A. be re-negotiated to protect basic food crops in Mexico. The convoy left last weekend from a...
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Stories from Thu., 24 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jan. 2008 |
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Sithe Global Threatens to Sue E.P.A. |
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By: John West
The law firm representing a company that wants to build a new coal-fired power plant in New Mexico's four corners region is threatening to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or E.P.A. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jan. 2008 |
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Obama Campaign Holds Rally At State Capitol |
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By: John West
Since Governor Richardson dropped out of the presidential race two weeks ago, other presidential hopefuls have set their sights on New Mexico. Democratic Party Candidates in particular are busy setting up statewide offices, hiring staff, and gathering endorsements in the days before New Mexico's first...
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jan. 2008 |
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Bingaman Pushes Economic Stimulus |
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By: Devon Armijo
The fear of an impending rescession has already caused the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut the federal funds rate by 75 basis point; but, it appears that more economic moves will be coming out of Washington. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman, a member of the Senate Finance...
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jan. 2008 |
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Richardson's Health Solutions Plan Finds Opposition In Committee |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson's healthcare proposal got a bit of a thrashing in a legislative committee Wednesday morning at the capitol. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the so-called "Health Solutions Plan" has a long way to go with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
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Stories from Wed., 23 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Jan. 2008 |
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AZ Governor Napolitano Endorses Obama, Campaigns For Him in NM |
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By: Jim Williams
The presidential campaign got a bit more exciting in New Mexico. Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano came to the Land of Enchantment to endorse and campaign for Senator Barack Obama, who's seeking the Democratic nomination in the race. KUNM's Jim Williams caught up with her in-between events.
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Jan. 2008 |
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Activists Gather To Mark Anniversary of Roe V. Wade |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Pro-choice activists gathered yesterday at the Capitol in Santa Fe to mark the 35th anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe V. Wade that legalized abortion in the U.S. Meanwhile, two state legislators have introduced the Freedom of Choice Act for consideration during the 2008 legislative...
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Stories from Tue., 22 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Jan. 2008 |
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Lawmakers Push Back Healthcare For The Moment |
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By: John West
As the State Legislature begins the second week of its 30 day session, most of the work's being done in comittees which already have more bills to consider than time will allow. Items on the governor's agenda - including healthcare and ethics reform - are already on the back burner while lawmakers try...
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Jan. 2008 |
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New Exhibition Features Disabled Artists |
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By: Megan Kamerick
Artists who have mental and physical disabilities are showcasing their work at a new exhibit in Albuquerque. Megan Kamerick reports for KUNM.
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Jan. 2008 |
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Health Care For All New Mexico |
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By: John West
Gov. Richardson has declared healthcare reform his top priority for the 2008 legislative session. But, just four days into this thirty-day session, there are already several competing bills in both houses. KUNM's John West talked with Charlotte Roybal, from Health Care For All New Mexico. She says she's...
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Stories from Thu., 17 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jan. 2008 |
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ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Local Law Enforcement Agencies |
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By: Evan Woodward
In August, President Bush visited Albuquerque to raise funds for U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, who was running for a seventh term. Anti-war protestors gathered on the street leading to the home where the fundraiser was being held. Now, the American Civil Liberties Union, or A.C.L.U., is taking area law...
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jan. 2008 |
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Governor Richardson's Universal Healthcare Being Discussed in Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
State lawmakers Wednesday spent most of their time hearing about bills they'll hear in committees in coming days. One of those bills is Governor Bill Richardson's universal health coverage plan. KUNM's Jim Williams has more from the capitol on that plan, as well as one measure that did pass.
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jan. 2008 |
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Nukes at Kirtland? |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The Department of Defense will neither confirm or deny that they're there, but a local advocacy group is continuing to call for nuclear weapons stored at Kirtland Air Force Base to be dismantled and removed. And as KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports, the state legislature might also have a chance to consider...
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jan. 2008 |
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P.N.M. Strikes A Deal with Continental Energy Systems |
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Public Service Company of New Mexico, or P.N.M., is planning to sell its natural gas division to Continental Energy Systems, a Michigan based company, for $620,000,000. As part of the deal, P.N.M. would acquire Continental Energy Systems' regulated Texas electric utility for more than $202,000,000. The...
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jan. 2008 |
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Review: Pete Seeger Documentary |
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By: Jim Terr
Sometimes it's useful for a satirist to get a glimpse into the totally non-ironic approach to politics. Reviewer Jim Terr explains in this look at a new documentary about folk singer and activist Pete Seeger.
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Stories from Wed., 16 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Jan. 2008 |
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NM Primary Caucus Preview |
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By: Devon Armijo
As Primary fever spreads across the nation, it's only a matter of time before it reaches New Mexico, but, as KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, it will arrive at separate times and in different ways for Republicans and Democrats.
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Jan. 2008 |
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Union Lobbies for Educational Support Staff Raises |
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With the New Mexico legislative session starting up, many groups are lobbying hard for their piece of the state budget. A series of meetings held by the American Federation of Teahcers is focusing on getting legislative raises for educational support staff. KUNM's Adrian Martin reports.
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Stories from Tue., 15 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Jan. 2008 |
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2008 Legislative Session Kicks Off |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico Legislature's 2008 session is officially underway, and as usual, it got started with a challenge from Governor Bill Richardson. From the capitol in Santa Fe, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Stories from Mon., 14 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jan. 2008 |
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Richardson Places Moratorium on Galisteo Basin Drilling |
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By: John West
There will likely be no oil or gas drilling in the Galisteo Basin south of Santa Fefor at least six months. Governor Bill Richardson today said he's placed a six-month moratorium on such exploration. A Houston-based company, Tecton Energy, announced last year that it had purchased the mineral rights...
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jan. 2008 |
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Environmental Alliance of New Mexico Outlines Legislative Priorities |
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By: Devon Armijo
The Environmental Alliance of New Mexico outlined it's 2008 Legislative priorities for next week's Legislative session in Santa Fe. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jan. 2008 |
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Commentary: Craig Barnes, "I'm For Strict Constitution" |
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By: Craig Barnes
Strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. That idea is raising its head again as we head quickly into the 2008 election season. Commentator Craig Barnes says given recent history, he's embracing the idea. Craig Barnes is a former international mediator and now an author and playwright. He lives...
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jan. 2008 |
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Governor Richardson Seeks To Push Universal Healthcare This Legislative Session |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson is back at work after ending his presidential campaign Thursday. The governor held a press briefing in his cabinet room at the capitol this afternoon, and said he's going to push hard for universal health coverage for all New Mexicans in the coming legislative session. Listen...
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jan. 2008 |
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New Mexico Reacts to Richardson's Announcement |
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By: John West
Governor Bill Richardson's decision to drop out of the presidential race has implications not just for national politics, but for New Mexico as well. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jan. 2008 |
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A.G. Gary King Intervenes In Landfill Lawsuit |
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By: John West
The New Mexico Attorney General is intervening in a lawsuit brought against a nuclear watchdog group by the State Environmental Department. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jan. 2008 |
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U.N.M. Football Accused of Violating N.C.A.A. Rules |
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By: Devon Armijo
The University of New Mexico has sent a written response to the N.C.A.A. about potential violations that may have occured during the spring of 2004 and the fall of 2005. The U.N.M. football team is accused of violating N.C.A.A. rules concerning the transcripts of five players. KUNM's Devon Armijo has...
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Jan. 2008 |
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Del Aguila Commissioned For NMSO |
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By: Spencer Beckwith
In Novermber 1932, two thousand people packed into U.N.M.'s Carlisle Gym to hear the first performance of the Albuquerque Civic Symphony. Over the following decades, the orchestra moved from amateur to professional status. In 1976, Governor Apodaca declared it the official orchestra for the state of...
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Stories from Fri., 11 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jan. 2008 |
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Commentary: Glendinning's Better World Shopping Guide |
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Creating a better world by making different shopping choices. Author and commentator Chellis Glendinning says its possible. Glendinning lives in Chimayo, where sho shops at Orlando Martinez's General Store. Information on the Better World Shopping Guide is available at Better World.net.
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jan. 2008 |
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Lawmakers Asked To Tackle Auto Theft |
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By: Steve Shadley
The "To Do List" is growing longer for state lawmakers as they prepare to convene in a 30 day budget session next week in Santa Fe. Legislators are now being asked to pass new laws regarding auto theft. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Thu., 10 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Jan. 2008 |
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Bill Richardson Drops Presidential Bid |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson is back in New Mexico full time after officially dropping out of the presidential race earlier today. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, Richardson says he gave it the best he had, but it just wasn't enough.
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Stories from Tue., 8 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Jan. 2008 |
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West Primary Preview |
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By: Jodi Breisler
Tonight is all about New Hampshire voters: which Presidential Candidates they'll support, what major issues they want addressed. But what about the west? As KUNM Capitol Reporter Jodi Breisler reports, the issues are somewhat different and are put on the backburner, for now.
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Stories from Fri., 4 Jan. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Jan. 2008 |
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Rahim Alhaj Nominated For Grammy |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
A local Iraqi refugee has been nominated for a Grammy for his CD of traditional Iraqi music. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel had the chance to discuss music and activism with Rahim Alhaj.
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Jan. 2008 |
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Interview With Don Wiviott |
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By: Jim Williams
A Democratic candidate for New Mexico's Third Congressional District seat wants to overturn a new state law that requires 20 percent of a party's delegate votes to get on the primary ballot. The state legislature passed the law last year. Previously, candidates could collect signatures to get on the...
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Jan. 2008 |
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Congressional Candidate Files Suit Against New State Primary Ballot Requirement |
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By: Jim Williams
An early shot has been fired on a new state requirement to get on the June primary ballot. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, a Democratic candidate for Congress has filed suit to overturn it.
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Jan. 2008 |
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Remembering Benny |
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By: Adrian Martin
Funeral services took place Thursday in Silver City for New Mexico Senator and President Pro-Tempore Ben Altamirano. The senator passed away at his home last week. KUNM's Adrian Martin grew up in Silver City and has this impression of the man she and most of New Mexico knew simply as "Benny".
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Jan. 2008 |
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New Mexico Environment Official Says Clean Car Standards Will Win in Court |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico has signed on to a lawsuit along with fourteen other states challenging the E.P.A.'s denial of greenhouse gas limits on cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The state of California has passed the so called "clean car regulations" in 2002, and they were set to take effect next year. But...
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Jan. 2008 |
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Richardson Hopes for Top 3 Finish in Iowa; Top 4 May Be Good Enough |
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By: Jodi Breisler
Tonight's the night Governor Bill Richardson will see which way the Iowa wind blows for his Presidential campaign. Fourth place doesn't usually get a medal. But in this case it could keep Richardson in the spotlight in New Hampshire. KUNM's Capitol Reporter Jodi Breisler has more from Iowa.
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