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KUNM News Archives: 2009 - January
Stories from Fri., 30 Jan. 2009
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AG Report Finds Few Choices for NM Telecom Customers |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The state Attorney General’s office released a report Friday that shows New Mexico ranks last in the nation in telecommunications competition. Attorney General Gary King’s office says only 8% of New Mexicans are served by competitive telecom companies. 34% of customers in neighboring Arizona have...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jan. 2009 |
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Bill Would Limit Campaign Contributions in New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
A southern New Mexico lawmaker is leading an effort to enact tougher campaign contribution limits in the state. Las Cruces Democratic Representative Jeff Steinborn has introduced a bill to cap contributions at $2,300 dollars from individuals to candidates, and $5,000 from political action committees...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jan. 2009 |
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Legislative Update: Victory for West Mesa Development |
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By: Jim Williams
A major development project for Albuquerque's West Mesa won an easy victory in a Senate committee today at the state legislature. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the developer is looking for 408 million dollars worth of help from New Mexico taxpayers. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jan. 2009 |
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Senator Tom Udall Receives Committee Assignments |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico's Junior Senator, Democrat Tom Udall received his committee assignments in the United States Senate last week. Udall was assigned to committees on Indian affairs, Rules and Administration, Environment and Public Works as well as Commerce, Science and Transportation. KRWG’s Evan Woodward...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jan. 2009 |
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NM Attorney General Meets with Mexico AGs |
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By: Evan Woodward
Earlier this week, New Mexico Attorney General Gary King met with a number of Attorneys General from Mexico to discuss combating crimes such as drug trafficking and organized crime. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Jan. 2009 |
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Number of Food Stamp Applications on the Rise |
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By: Mireya Hernandez
The number of New Mexicans receiving food stamps made a record jump last year due to the sluggish economy and rising unemployment. As KUNM’s Mireya Hernandez reports, the federal stimulus plan making its way through Congress may help put more food on the table and bring money to the state. Listen ...
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Stories from Thu., 29 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jan. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jan. 2009 |
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Bill Seeks to Expand Tax Credits for Rural Health Care Workers |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel and Julie LaJeunesse
Some New Mexico lawmakers want to expand tax credits for health care workers who serve rural areas. The state legislature is considering a trio of bills that would expand a year-old program that has already provided tax credits ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to over 1,400 rural health care providers....
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jan. 2009 |
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Bingaman Seeks to Reform Hardrock Mining |
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By: Elizabeth Wynne Johnson
New Mexico’s senior Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman wants to reform the hardrock mining law. It was signed by President Ulysses Grant, and hasn’t changed much ever since. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Washington D.C. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jan. 2009 |
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Santa Fe Raises Water Rates by 8.2% |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel and Sarah Gustavus
The Santa Fe City Council last night approved a water rate hike in a narrow 5 to 4 vote. The 8.2% increase is intended to upgrade and maintain the water system, according to a copyright story in today’s Santa Fe New Mexican. Mayor David Coss cast the tie-breaking vote, while councilors Matthew Ortiz,...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jan. 2009 |
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Webcasting Debated Again in New Mexico Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
Web-casting was once again the subject of much debate on the Senate floor today Thursday. Lawmakers discussed amending a budget-cutting bill to add $7,000 to fund video web-casting from the Senate. The amendment was sponsored by Albuquerque Republican Senator Mark Boitano, who has led a push to...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jan. 2009 |
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Legislative Update: Senate Committee OKs Domestic Partnership Legislation |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate gallery filled to overflowing Wednesday as two legislative committees heard debate on a domestic partnerships bill. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, one of the committees passed a version that opponents say sounds just like marriage, and supporters say isn't marriage...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Jan. 2009 |
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Lawmakers Cut Millions From Current Year Budget |
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By: Jim Williams
There’s been lots of budget cutting at the state capitol. The legislature dealt with measures to help bring solvency to the state’s current fiscal year. Public education, Medicaid and other state programs will be cut by more than $100 million this year to help New Mexico erase a budget deficit. ...
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Stories from Wed., 28 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Jan. 2009 |
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Dona Ana County Approves Resolution on Domestic Partnership Legislation |
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By: Evan Woodward
The Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners has unanimously passed a resolution urging state lawmakers in Santa Fe to pass a bill which would provide domestic partner benefits to both homosexual and heterosexual couples. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, County officials were hastily trying to get their...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Jan. 2009 |
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Same Day Voter Registration Bill Introduced |
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By: Jim Williams
Another one of Governor Bill Richardson's priority bills has been introduced at the state legislature. A measure that would set up and legalize a same-day voter registration system is being sponsored by Las Cruces Democratic Representative Joseph Cervantes. The bill would make it possible for New Mexicans...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Jan. 2009 |
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Workers Compensation for Ranch and Farm Workers Advances in State House |
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By: Scott Ki
In a close voice vote in Santa Fe, the State House approved a Committee report on a bill that would extend workers compensation coverage to farm and ranch workers. Listen Democratic Las Cruces Representative Antonio Lujan sponsored House Bill 62. It applies to a farm or ranch when there are more than...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Jan. 2009 |
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Navajo Nation Expects Budget Shortfall |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. told the Navajo Nation Council this week to expect a more than $30 million budget shortfall this year. Shirley hopes the Navajo Nation can qualify for federal assistance in President Obama's proposed stimulus package. KUNM's Julie LaJeunesse has more. Listen...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Jan. 2009 |
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Richardson Forms Task Force on Pay Inequities |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson has created a task force to examine pay inequities in New Mexico. He signed an executive order setting up an 11-member panel to look at gender, ethnic, and racial pay equity and job segregation in state government and recommend remedies for gaps that are found. The task force...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Jan. 2009 |
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Advocacy Group Wants Conservation Measures with Rate Hike |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The Santa Fe City Council is expected to once again take up the issue of water rates at a meeting tonight. Raising rates has been a contentious issue, and the council is divided on whether to raise rates, and by how much. Some environmental advocates believe conservation is an important element that...
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Stories from Tue., 27 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Jan. 2009 |
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Congress May Delay Digital Television Conversion |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Just weeks before the nation was set to convert from analog television to digital, it seems lawmakers may delay the move to give people more time to prepare. The US Senate approved a measure Monday to move back the switch from February 17th to June 17th. Consumer advocates in New Mexico estimate...
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Jan. 2009 |
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Bill Would Prohibit Domestic Violence Offenders From Becoming Law Enforcement Officers |
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By: Scott Ki
At the Capitol, the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee met to discuss a bill that would prohibit domestic violence offenders from becoming law enforcement officers. KUNM's Scott Ki reports. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Jan. 2009 |
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Richardson Releases Health Care Reform Plan |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson has outlined for lawmakers how he wants them to reform health care in New Mexico The ten-point plan released Monday includes requiring insurance companies to direct at least 85 percent of expenditures on health care. The governor also wants to reduce the percentage of annual...
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Jan. 2009 |
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Legislative Update: The Battle Over Health Care |
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By: Jim Williams
The grassroots versus the insurance industry. That seems to be the battle shaping up once again at the state legislature. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, universal health insurance advocates are pressing hard for passage of the so-called "Health Security Act" despite the state's budget...
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Jan. 2009 |
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Interview: FCC Continuing To Prepare for February Digital Conversion Deadline |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Just weeks before the nation was set to convert from analog television to digital, it seems lawmakers may delay the move to give people more time to prepare. The U.S. Senate approved a measure Monday to move back the switch from February 17th to June. The delay still needs approval from the House...
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Jan. 2009 |
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Dona Ana County Commission to Vote on Domestic Partnership Resolution |
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By: Evan Woodward
Today the Dona County Commission will vote on a resolution to 'strongly encourage the New Mexico Legislature to pass Domestic Partner legislation'. KRWG's Evan Woodward has more. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 26 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Jan. 2009 |
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APS To Hold Meeting on Cold Cheese Sandwiches |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
For 21 days, one hundred Albuquerque Public Schools have been serving cold cheese sandwiches to students whose families haven’t paid last semester’s lunch charges. Kim Zamarin is policy director at New Mexico Community Foundation and a member of the New Mexico Collaboration to End Hunger. She is on...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Jan. 2009 |
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As Conversion To Digital Television Looms, Some New Mexicans Unprepared |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The nationwide conversion from analog to digital television will go into effect on Febuary 17th. And millions of households across the country aren’t ready. Advocates in New Mexico estimate that at least 13% of homes in the state aren’t ready for the digital conversion. That may be in part because...
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Stories from Fri., 23 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Jan. 2009 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus discusses this week in business news with Megan Kamerick. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Jan. 2009 |
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Interview: Santa Fe Artist Illustrated Children's Book on Harvey Milk |
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By: John West
A film which tell the story of gay civil rights activist Harvey Milk was nominated for eight Oscars Friday morning. However, one Santa Fe artist illustrated a children's book about Milk that was published seven years before the movie was released. KUNM's John West asked David Gardner to explain who...
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Jan. 2009 |
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Legislative Update: The First Few Days |
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By: Jim Williams
State lawmakers have introduced nearly 500 bills in the first two days of the legislative session in Santa Fe. While the 450-million-dollar budget shortfall looms over both House and Senate, there are some issues that are also competing for attention. KUNM's Jim Williams has more from the capitol....
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Stories from Thu., 22 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Jan. 2009 |
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Sandia to Hold Meeting on Small Business Partnerships |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Sandia National Laboratory will reach out to small business owners in New Mexico Thursday to spread the word about contract opportunities at the lab. Sandia must meet goals to bring in a certain number of small business contracts, including veteran and women-owned businesses, each year. Don Devoti...
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Jan. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Every Thursday, KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with reporters and writers from the New Mexico Independent. This week she spoke with editor Trip Jennings about the legislative session. Listen
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Stories from Wed., 21 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Jan. 2009 |
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Alternative Energy Leaders Meet in SF this week |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Alternative energy leaders in New Mexico want to make the most of any federal dollars that may become available if President Obama’s economic stimulus package is passed by Congress. Obama has proposed investments in energy efficiency, new energy projects and green job training programs projects across...
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Jan. 2009 |
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Interview: Dr. John Fogarty on Green Energy Meeting in Santa Fe |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Governor Richardson said in his State of the State address that he will create a new Green Jobs Cabinet to coordinate green job training and clean energy initiatives in the state. The federal government is also looking at the future of alternative energy. President Obama recently proposed an economic...
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Stories from Tue., 20 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Jan. 2009 |
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State Legislative Session Underway: Governor Says Cut and Spend, Some Lawmakers Skeptical |
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By: Jim Williams and Scott Ki
Governor Bill Richardson gave his State of the State address to the 49th legislature Tuesday afternoon. The 60-day session is now underway. KUNM's Jim Williams has this report from the capitol on what some lawmakers are saying about Richardson's cut and spend proposals. Williams: The governor says...
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Jan. 2009 |
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Espanola Mariachi Headed to D.C. for Inaguration |
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By: Mireya Hernandez
Barack Obama officially became president today. He will soon expected to make good on a number of promises he made on the campaign trail. For a young mariachi group from Espanola, he already started off on the right foot. Back in September, candidate Obama missed a performance by the group and asked...
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Stories from Fri., 16 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Jan. 2009 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus discusses this week in business with Megan Kamerick. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Jan. 2009 |
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State Rep. Mimi Stewart on Upcoming Legislative Session: Domestic Partnerships |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico legislature will open this year’s 60 day legislative session next Tuesday. The first order of business will be to deal with a projected budget shortfall of at least $450 million. Lawmakers will also consider other proposals on issues like education and drug courts. This year, domestic...
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Jan. 2009 |
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Santa Fe Adjusts Living Wage To Reflect Comsumer Price Index |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The city of Santa Fe has adjusted its living wage rate for 2009. Last November, the city had raised the living wage from $9.50 an hour to $9.92 an hour. The newly adjusted wage will be $9.85 an hour. City officials use an average from the consumer price index numbers in October to set the annual...
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Jan. 2009 |
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Ethics Reform Advocates, Including Attorney General, Have Wind at Their Backs This Year |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Attorney General Gary King has joined the chorus of voices for ethics reform in this year's state legislative session that beings next week. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the attorney general has a list of bills he's hoping lawmakers will pass. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 15 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jan. 2009 |
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Richardson in Las Cruces: Tough Budget Cutting Ahead |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson traveled around the state yesterday to discuss his legislative agenda for the 2009 session. The Governor made stops in Roswell, Farmington and Las Cruces, placing particular emphasis on his public safety priorities. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Richardson also...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jan. 2009 |
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Company Files Trademark Lawsuit Against New Mexico over Railrunner |
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By: Jim Williams and Sarah Gustavus
A Massachusetts company has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit over the use of the Rail Runner name. RailRunner N.A Incorporated says it has been using the name since the mid 90's and was officially awarded a trademark in 2005. The Rail Runner Express commuter train in New Mexico began operations...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jan. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks about this weeks headlines with the New Mexico Independent. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jan. 2009 |
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State Sen. Cisco McSorley on Legislative Session: Courts, and Prisons |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico legislature will open this year's 60 day legislative session next Tuesday. The first order of business will be to deal with a projected budget shortfall of at least $450 million. Lawmakers will also consider other proposals on issues like education, domestic partnerships, and drug courts....
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jan. 2009 |
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SCHIP Bill Passes Senate Finance Committee; On Its Way to Senate |
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By: Jim Williams
A bill that would boost by New Mexico's share of federal dollars for children's health care by 277% is on its way to the Senate floor for a vote. The measure passes a key committee Thursday. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Jan. 2009 |
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Senate Passes Public Lands Bill Containing Wilderness Designation for Sabinoso |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Wilderness advocates are praising the omnibus public lands bill that passed the Senate today. The measure contains a wilderness designation for 16,000 acres of pinon and juniper covered mesas and canyons 40 miles east of Las Vegas. Then-Representative Tom Udall got the Sabinoso measure...
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Stories from Wed., 14 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Jan. 2009 |
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Santa Fe’s Water Division Director Discusses Proposed Rate Hikes |
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By: Scott Ki
Santa Fe City officials will be meeting this evening to consider raising water rates by as much as 10 percent a year for the next five years. As KUNM’s Scott Ki reports, it’s not a matter of if an increase will be approved, but rather by how much. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Jan. 2009 |
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Health Department Review Petitions to Expand Medical Marijuana Program |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico Department of health is reviewing petitions to add new illnesses to the list of conditions eligible for the state’s medical marijuana program. Currently, patients in hospice care along with people diagnosed with cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord damage and HIV or AIDS...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Jan. 2009 |
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City Council Fails to Override Veto on Narcotics |
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By: Evan Woodward
The El Paso City Council failed to obtain enough votes Tuesday to override Mayor John Cook's veto of a resolution calling for an "open national debate on ending the prohibition of narcotics". As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, many of the City Representatives who voted against the resolution this time...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Jan. 2009 |
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State Rep. Miera on Upcoming Legislative Session: Education |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico legislature will open this year’s 60 day legislative session next Tuesday. The first order of business will be to deal with a projected budget shortfall of at least $450 million. Lawmakers will also consider proposals on issues like domestic partnerships, drug courts and education....
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Jan. 2009 |
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Lawsuit Filed Over State Investments; Plaintiff Says Forced Into Pay for Play for Gov. Richardson |
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By: Jim Williams
A lawsuit has been filed over the loss of $90 million from two state investment funds. The plaintiff maintains he was pressured to make worthless investments because of contributions to Governor Bill Richardson's presidential campaign. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Jan. 2009 |
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Sen. Jeff Bingaman on Expanding SCHIP |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Congress is once again moving forward on a proposal to expand the federal children’s health insurance program known as SCHIP. Wednesday the House voted to expand coverage for an additional 4 million children through 2013. The expansion would mostly be paid for by an increase in the cigarette tax from...
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Stories from Tue., 13 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jan. 2009 |
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ACLU of New Mexico Sets Its Legislative Priorities |
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By: Bryan Gibel
The ACLU of New Mexico has set its legislative priorities for 2009. The organization will support several proposals, including two bills aimed at protecting privacy rights. Representative Antonio “Moe” Maestas, will sponsor legislation to prevent local law enforcement agencies from spying on political...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jan. 2009 |
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Teague Supports Eliminating Congressional Raises in Current Economy |
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By: Elizabeth Wynne Johnson
Freshman Representative Harry Teague has barely warmed his Congressional seat, but he’s already trying to stop himself and his colleagues from getting a raise. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson has more from Washington. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jan. 2009 |
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Bingaman Lays Out Expectations for Obama Administration's Energy Policy |
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By: Yanmei Xie
Senator Jeff Bingaman laid out his expectations for President-elect Obama's energy policy today while questioning the nominee for Energy Secretary. Yanmei Xie reports for KUNM from Washington D.C. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jan. 2009 |
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NM Advocates Seek Stronger Caps on Greenhouse Emissions |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson's administration is developing a plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The plan, which will take the form of a bill in the coming legislative session, is based on the recommendations of a climate change panel the governor put together. However, as KUNM's Jim...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Jan. 2009 |
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El Paso City Council To Vote a Second Time on Drug Debate Resolution |
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By: Evan Woodward
The El Paso City Council will vote for the second time on a resolution which calls for an open national debate on ending the prohibition of narcotics The first attempt was vetoed by the mayor. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the resolution was authored to show the city's solidarity with Ciudad...
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Stories from Mon., 12 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Jan. 2009 |
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Study: Newly Unemployed at High Risk of Losing Health Insurance |
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By: Evan Woodward
A new study released last week by the consumer health organization, Families USA claims that an overwhelming number of newly unemployed workers in the United States are likely to lose their health care coverage. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, according to the study, workers who are laid off in New...
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Stories from Fri., 9 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Jan. 2009 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with Megan Kamerick about this week's business news. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Jan. 2009 |
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New Mexico Seeing Record Snowpacks |
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By: Jim Williams
Northern New Mexico's mountains have near-record snowpacks. That's the word from scientists who say spring flooding may become an issue in the area. KUNM's Jim Williams talked with one of the people watching the situation, and has this report. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Jan. 2009 |
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State Budget Shorftall Projected to Be Larger Than First Estimates |
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By: Marco Grajeda
State officials are now projecting a much larger budget deficit than was previously calculated for the remainder of the current fiscal year. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the Legislative Finance Committee is meeting next week to begin work on a solvency plan to address the state's growing economic...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Jan. 2009 |
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Governor Richardson Hears From New Mexicans About Their Legislative Priorities |
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By: Scott Ki
Governor Bill Richardson opened his capitol office Thursday afternoon to hear from New Mexicans directly about what they want out of the upcoming state legislative session. KUNM’s Scott Ki was there and has this report. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 8 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Jan. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with guests from the online New Mexico Independent about this weeks headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Jan. 2009 |
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In Spite of Budget Shortfalls, Advocates Ask State To Preserve Medicaid Funding |
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By: John West
The state legislative session is just 12 days away. New Mexico currently faces a projected revenue shortfall of about $450 million over current spending. Unlike the Federal Government, the state has to balance its budget, and can't run a deficit. As KUNM's John West reports, that has one advocacy organization...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Jan. 2009 |
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Sen. Bingaman on Stimulus Package, CDR Investigation |
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Senator Jeff Bingaman says he's working to ensure any stimulus package Congress passes for states is good for New Mexico. Bingaman, a Democrat and now senior US Senator from the state, says the package is a top priority of the incoming Obama Administration. Listen BINGAMAN: " I think it is very important...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Jan. 2009 |
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In Wake of Murders, El Paso Debates War on Drugs |
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By: Evan Woodward
The mayor of the West Texas border city of El Paso, John Cook, vetoed a City Council resolution earlier this week that called for the federal government to have an "honest debate" about the legalization of narcotics. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the resolution was drafted in response to the more...
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Stories from Wed., 7 Jan. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Jan. 2009 |
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Economists Meet to Examine the 2009 Financial Forecast for New Mexico |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A group of New Mexico business leaders and policy makers met to discuss the economic forecast for the coming year. The annual New Mexico Outlook Conference looks at the state and national economy. Greg Winegardner is the regional president of Wells Fargo and a board member of the Albuquerque Chamber...
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Jan. 2009 |
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Santa Fe Thinktank Pushing for Smaller Schools in New Mexico |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Many schools across the state have gotten larger in recent years. A Santa Fe-based thinktank will push to reduce the size of schools in New Mexico in the coming legislative session. Think New Mexico, a non-partisan group, will ask lawmakers to cap the size of public schools. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports,...
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Stories from Tue., 6 Jan. 2009
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State Senator Eric Griego on Ethics Reform |
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By: Jim Williams
The makeup of the state legislature will be a bit different this year. Following the November election, Democrats control both House and Senate by larger margins than in recent years. In the state Senate, the margin is 27 to 15 Democrats over Republicans. It's likely this will impact the number of...
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Stories from Mon., 5 Jan. 2009
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Heath Haussamen on State Ethics Reform and the CDR Investigation |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
News of the CDR investigation and Richardon's withdrawal, along with the national attention on pay to play deals in other states, might revive interest in ethics reform during this year's legislative session in Santa Fe. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus spoke with Heath Haussamen, a journalist who blogs about...
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Jan. 2009 |
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Richardson Holds Conference Explaining Decision to Withdraw From Cabinet Nomination |
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By: Scott Ki
In his first public appearance since announcing his withdrawal as President Elect Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, Governor Bill Richardson explained what led to his decision, how he felt about it, and what this would mean for New Mexico. KUNM's Scott Ki has more from Santa Fe. Listen
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Changes for Mexican Gray Wolf Program on Hold |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
A year after the US Fish and Wildlife Service held public meetings to gather comments on revamping the Mexican gray wolf recovery program, an official says changes to the program are on hold. As KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports, it may be a while before environmental groups see changes to the program...
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State Lawmaker Reacts to Richardson's Withdrawal |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn his name for consideration for Commerce Secretary in the Obama Administration, citing an ongoing federal investigation that could have delayed his confirmation. Richardson had expected to be confirmed as Commerce Secretary later this month or in early February....
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Heath Haussamen on CDR Investigation and Richardson Withdrawal |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Governor Bill Richardson announced his withdrawal from the nomination for Commerce Secretary in the Obama administration Sunday. National news media outlets reported last month that federal investigators are examining how the California company, CDR Financial, got a state transportation contract worth...
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New NMSU Head Football Coach |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico State University named DeWayne Walker as the school's new head football coach. Walker was most recently the Defensive Coordinator for the University of California Los Angeles. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Walker will try to steer the program in a new direction after the disappointing...
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