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KUNM News Archives: 2009 - October
Stories from Fri., 30 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Oct. 2009 |
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Rural New Mexicans Brace for Cold Weather |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel and Eric Mack
Today is National Weatherization Day and some local groups are highlighting some of the households that could use help sealing up their homes for winter, but sometimes have a hard time finding assistance. Lloyd Goding is with Sustainable Las Vegas. He says rural New Mexicans often have trouble accessing...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Report |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick from the New Mexico Business Weekly about this week in business news. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 29 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this week's top stories. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Oct. 2009 |
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Indian Health Proposal Included in House Healthcare Overhaul Bill |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Indian Health Care services would be overhauled and reauthorized under a provision of the almost $900 billion health care package unveiled today by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Democratic U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich recently pushed for and secured inclusion of amendments in the bill that would...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 Oct. 2009 |
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Eclipse Aviation CEO Sued for Jet Deposits |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The founder and former CEO of Eclipse Aviation is being sued for misleading clients who made deposits on Eclipse 500 jets. Two lawsuits allege that Vern Raburn and other Eclipse Aviation staff encouraged clients to increase their deposits on the light jets even as the company was facing bankruptcy. ...
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Stories from Wed., 28 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 28 Oct. 2009 |
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Human Services Department Faces Budget Cuts and Furloughs |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Recent cuts passed by state lawmakers during the special session this month may result in cuts to health care services for the needy and furloughs for Human Services employees. Acting Human Services Secretary Katie Falls says the budget cuts will mean a loss of almost $38 million in state money and...
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Stories from Tue., 27 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 27 Oct. 2009 |
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Nonprofit Employs Low-Income Hispanic Women in Social Enterprise |
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By: Megan Kamerick
Charitable dollars have been declining nationwide, even before the current recession. Many nonprofits have tried to blunt the impact by launching small businesses known as social enterprises. A nonprofit in Albuquerque has taken that idea one step further. It employs low-income Hispanic women who do...
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Stories from Mon., 26 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Oct. 2009 |
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Governor Richardson Freezes Capital Outlay Projects |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Governor Bill Richardson announced today that he is ordering a freeze on capital outlay projects. Both the Governor and state lawmakers have the power to allocate Capital outlay money to construction projects, sometimes called brick and mortar projects. The state Senate passed an amendment last week...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Oct. 2009 |
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Gov. Richardson to Hold Office Hours on Budget Cuts |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Governor Bill Richardson is asking New Mexicans to weigh in on the budget cuts that were passed by state lawmakers last week. Richardson has until November 12th to sign, veto or partially veto the budget bills. Lawmakers wrapped up a special session Friday and sent the bills to the governor. The...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Oct. 2009 |
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Sen. Bingaman Talks about Latest Debate on the Public Option |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says he supports the public insurance option being put forward in a health care bill by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Reid has been working to craft a compromise measure between two different bills passed by Senate committees. Reid said Monday the legislation...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Oct. 2009 |
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Winter Weather Moving into NM |
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By: Jim Williams
Northern New Mexico appears to be in for its first big winter-like storm of the season this week. An upper level storm system is expected to move through the Great Basin toward the state late tomorrow. Daniel Porter is a senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. ...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 Oct. 2009 |
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Palestinian Doctor Visits NM, Where His Daughters Attended Peace Camp |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish believes women are natural peace makers. Three of his daughters have attended the Creativity for Peace camp in Santa Fe. That’s where young Israeli and Palestinian girls gather every summer to engage in dialogue about their experiences and talk about ways to support peace in...
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Stories from Fri., 23 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Oct. 2009 |
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Lt. Gov. Denish casts deciding vote on capital outlay rescission, says lawmakers limited by Governor's call |
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By: Jim Williams
Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish cast a deciding vote in the special legislative session today that could lead to the canceling of 150 million dollars in capital projects across the state. The state Senate this afternoon was debating a measure to cut funding to state agencies in order to help fill a...
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Oct. 2009 |
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Special Session winds down: Senators vote to cut $150M in capital projects |
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By: Jim Williams
Among other things Friday, New Mexico lawmakers have voted to cancel some of their own past capital projects to help fill a 660-dollar-budget shortfall. But as KUNM’s Jim Williams reports from our Santa Fe newsroom, the vote came only after a lot of wrangling.
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Oct. 2009 |
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Bingaman Tells Congress to Extend Unemployment Benefits |
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By: Andrew Loescher
Senator Jeff Bingaman is urging Congress to pass a bill which would extend unemployment benefits across the country. Citing the rising unemployment rate and difficult job market he said now more than ever people need more time to find a job. If passed, the measure would lengthen the amount of time...
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Airdate: Fri., 23 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with Megan Kamerick of the New Mexico Business Weekly about this week's business news. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 22 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with NMI Senior Writer Trip Jennings about the mood at the roundhouse this week during the special legislative session. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 22 Oct. 2009 |
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Lawmakers Move Money Into General Fund to Address Budget Shortfall |
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By: Jim Williams
State lawmakers have approved the transfer about $115 million from various agencies and professional organizations into New Mexico’s general fund for 2010. It’s one of several measures in a special legislative session designed to shore up a $660 million budget shortfall. KUNM’s Jim Williams reports...
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Stories from Wed., 21 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 21 Oct. 2009 |
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Above Average Demand for Seasonal Flu Vaccine is Shrinking Supply |
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By: Andrew Loescher
Those looking for flu shots in the Land of Enchantment may have a hard time finding them. An above average demand for the seasonal flu shot is shrinking the supply. New Mexico’s Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil says fears about H1N1, or swine flu, have led to the increased demand. Sam Giammo, Director...
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Stories from Tue., 20 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Oct. 2009 |
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Some Senators Allege Governor's Special Session Proclamation is Unconstitutional |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico lawmakers had a heated debate on the floor of the State Senate Tuesday when some Senators alleged the limits put on the special session by Governor Bill Richardson were unconstitutional. Lawmakers are in their fourth day of the special session that was called to deal with the state’s budget...
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Oct. 2009 |
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Thunderstorms Moving into New Mexico |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Thunderstorms are moving across New Mexico. The National Weather Service says the storms may contain heavy downpours and produce localized flooding concerns, hail, and strong gusty winds. Snow accumulation might also be in the cards tonight and tomorrow in the northern mountains. Two to four inches...
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Oct. 2009 |
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Unemployment Increases Number of Uninsured |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
As the unemployment rate continues to rise in New Mexico, so does the number of people who have lost their health insurance. According to a new report from Families USA, a public policy advocacy organization, over 28,000 New Mexicans lost their health insurance in the first 8 months of 2009 as a result...
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Airdate: Tue., 20 Oct. 2009 |
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African American Dance Theatre on New Mexico Tour |
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By: Spencer Beckwith
A high-energy dance company from the inner city of Los Angeles is currently in the midst of a New Mexico tour. The Lula Washington Dance Theatre celebrates the many aspects of African American culture and history. KUNM’s Spencer Beckwith spoke with the company’s founder and artistic director. Listen...
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Stories from Mon., 19 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 19 Oct. 2009 |
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Tax increase proposals jettisoned by both House and Senate in state special session |
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By: Jim Williams
As New Mexico lawmakers dive into debate over how to shore up the state’s 650-million-dollar budget shortfall, some legislators continue to say Governor Bill Richardson’s exclusion of revenues from the discussion is unrealistic. The frustration comes after a second legislative committee today killed...
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Airdate: Mon., 19 Oct. 2009 |
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Udall Sponsors Bill to Update Health Care Services for Native Americans |
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By: Andrew Loescher
The national health care debate is far from over, but there's another health care reform effort that’s also making its way through Congress. A group of Senators introduced legislation last week to update health care services for Native Americans. New Mexico's junior Senator Tom Udall sponsored the...
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Airdate: Mon., 19 Oct. 2009 |
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State Lawmakers Ask Who Was Responsible for Managing Budget Deficit |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
State Senators grilled a top Richardson administration official Monday during the special legislative session in Santa Fe. Katharine Miller, Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, was on hand to answer questions about why the state is now facing a budget deficit. The state budget...
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Stories from Sat., 17 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Sat., 17 Oct. 2009 |
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We experienced trouble with our capitol audio stream Saturday |
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We apologize for this inconvenience. We have remedied the situation, and mp3 streams are now available at www.kunm.org. House and Senate are scheduled to reconvene Sunday afternoon, after committees in both chambers determine whether bills introduced are germaine to the special legislative session.
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Stories from Fri., 16 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick of the the New Mexico Business Weekly about this week's business headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Oct. 2009 |
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Some State Lawmakers Express Concern About Direction Going into Special Session |
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By: Jim Williams
Some state lawmakers are expressing concern that Governor Bill Richardson isn't giving them a strong sense of direction going into this weekend's special session. Legislators will meet Saturday to begin debate over how to fill up an estimated $660 million budget hole, but are having a hard time coming...
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Oct. 2009 |
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Martha Egan's New Book Offers Up a Slice of Fictional New Mexico |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Stories can capture a little slice of culture. That’s especially true in the writing of Martha Egan. She’s lived in New Mexico since the mid 1970s and owns the Latin American folk art and antiques gallery Pachamama in Santa Fe. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus recently sat down with Egan and asked her about...
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Oct. 2009 |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
When state lawmakers convene for a special session tomorrow in Santa Fe, they’ll face the daunting task of dealing with a $650 million budget deficit. Many advocates are saying tax cuts for the wealthy should be repealed. KUNM’s Elaine Baumgartel wanted to find out how much the 2003 tax cuts actually...
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Airdate: Fri., 16 Oct. 2009 |
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NM Leaves the Top 10 List of Worst States for Drunk Driving Nationwide |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico has reached a new milestone in efforts to combat drunk driving. For years, the state ranked as one of the top ten worst states for drunk driving deaths nationwide. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report today that calculates drunk driving fatalities for every...
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Stories from Thu., 15 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Oct. 2009 |
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Prescribed Burns Taking Place in Northern New Mexico |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
If you see smoke near national forests today in New Mexico, don’t be alarmed. Fire managers are carrying out prescribed burns in the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests. Smoke is expected to be visible from Tres Piedras, Las Tablas, Taos and surrounding communities. Yesterday, fire managers on...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Oct. 2009 |
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Rep. Lujan to Hold Office Hours This Weekend |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
U.S. Representative Ben Ray Lujan will hold open office hours this weekend in New Mexico. The 3rd District Representative will be available in Las Vegas to discuss issues with constituents Saturday. There are a limited number of time slots for the five minute meetings and New Mexicans who want to...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Oct. 2009 |
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Union Leader Says Lawmakers Will Be Looking For New Jobs If They Cut Education |
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By: Jim Williams
The President of the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico is telling state lawmakers they may need to find another job if they decide to cut education during Saturday's special session. In a letter distributed to the media, Christine Trujillo says lawmakers should roll back tax cuts for New Mexicans...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Oct. 2009 |
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Bingaman says Health Care Exchange and Insurance Nonprofits Could be set up in New Mexico Under Senate Finance Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
While they will impact large numbers of people, the health care overhaul proposals in front of Congress right now are somewhat complicated. The House has three versions, the Senate has two. One of them passed the Senate Finance Committee just yesterday. Among other things, it promotes the use of nonprofits...
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Airdate: Thu., 15 Oct. 2009 |
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Lawmaker Says the State May Need to Re-Visit the Food Tax |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The numbers aren’t final yet but budget cuts in New Mexico seem inevitable. Lawmakers submitted three budget reduction proposals to Governor Bill Richardson last week. They called for budget cuts of 3% to 16% percent and one included a pay cut for state employees and educators. Advocates for low...
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Stories from Wed., 14 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Oct. 2009 |
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State Senator says the NM May Need to Re-visit Tax Legislation |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The official numbers haven’t been released yet – but it looks like the state budget deficit will be more than $400 million. Some lawmakers say that the shortfall for this fiscal year will be closer to $650 million and they’re warning of imminent cuts to state programs. Lawmakers submitted three...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Oct. 2009 |
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Commentary: More Cuts to Education Funding Wouldn't Be Right |
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By: Kelly McMahan
The October 17th special legislative session is on the minds of many in New Mexico, especially because of talk of more cuts to education. Albuquerque Public Schools special education teacher Kelly McMahan says cutting funding isn't right. Listen McMahan teaches severely disabled middle school students...
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Airdate: Wed., 14 Oct. 2009 |
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State tax cuts bill had trigger that would have ended cuts during bad budget times; trigger was deleted |
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By: Jim Williams
As New Mexico lawmakers prepare for a special legislative session to deal with a projected 650 million dollar state budget deficit, Governor Bill Richardson and some lawmakers continue to say that rescinding tax cuts is not on the table. But as KUNM's Jim Williams uncovered, one deleted element of the...
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Stories from Tue., 13 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Oct. 2009 |
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Commentary: Obama's critics are desperate |
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By: Craig Barnes
For some of President Obama’s critics, nothing the president does seems to be worthy of praise. While that kind of criticism isn’t necessarily unique to Obama, commentator Craig Barnes says his accomplishments have already shown the critics to be desperate. When President Obama attempted to bring...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Oct. 2009 |
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Stimulus Funding Creating Jobs in New Mexico |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
According to a new report, federal stimulus money is saving New Mexico jobs. The Office of Recovery and Reinvestment quarterly report says over 8,600 New Mexico workers in education, construction and law enforcement did not lose their jobs or found new jobs as a result of the stimulus funds. The Santa...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 Oct. 2009 |
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NM Representative Lujan on "Public Option" Options Now in House |
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By: Jim Williams
Some health care overhaul advocates are pressing harder now for a public insurance option to be included in a bill passed by Congress. New Mexico Third District Representative Ben Ray Lujan says there are three different public options currently in committees in the House of Representatives. One is similar...
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Stories from Mon., 12 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Oct. 2009 |
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Sixty percent of native New Mexicans leave the state, study finds |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico is experiencing what some are calling a “brain drain” that’s consistently pulling educated native-born people out of the state. That’s the contention of a new study completed recently at the University of New Mexico. KUNM’s Jim Williams reports. Williams: Dely Alcantara is Senior Demographer...
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexicans Leaving the State for Higher Pay |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico is losing its educated native-born population because of low pay. That’s the message from a University of New Mexico study that looked at Census data and analyzed, among those born in New Mexico, who’s staying in and who’s leaving the state. The study found that 60 percent of native New...
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Airdate: Mon., 12 Oct. 2009 |
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Audio Postcard: Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The 7th Annual Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival kicked off on Friday night at the Guild theater in Albuquerque. The first film of the seven day festival was called Patrik Age 1.5, a Swedish film about a gay male couple who are set on adopting a child. Festival Director Roberto Appiciafoco says...
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Stories from Fri., 9 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Oct. 2009 |
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Over a thousand rally at state capitol to oppose additional education cuts, call for rescinding of tax cuts |
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By: Jim Williams
There was a large rally at the capitol this afternoon to ask state lawmakers not to make further cuts to education and state agencies in next week’s special legislative session. As KUNM’s Jim Williams reports from our Santa Fe newsroom, the crowd also pressed the Governor and lawmakers to undo state...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Oct. 2009 |
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Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The 7th Annual Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival kicks off tonight. It’s one of the largest film festivals in New Mexico and includes feature length and short films from around the world screened at four venues in Albuquerque. I spoke with Festival Director Roberto Aficciafoco who says he really...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week's business headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Oct. 2009 |
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Lawmakers Say Repealing Tax Cuts Wouldn't Address Immediate Budget Concerns |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
More than 1,000 people rallied today at New Mexico's state Capitol to protest possible cuts for schools and government services to deal with a state budget deficit. Public employee and educational unions organized the rally to show support for raising taxes, rather than cutting budgets. Many of those...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 Oct. 2009 |
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State Lawmakers Submit Their Plans for Budget Reductions |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
State lawmakers are warning all agencies that budget cuts are imminent. Legislators and Governor Bill Richardson have been working on plans to reduce a state budget deficit that’s expected to reach at least $650 million this year. The Associated Press reports this afternoon that state lawmakers submitted...
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Stories from Thu., 8 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Oct. 2009 |
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"The smell of dirt turns me on": unique plant recycler at Santa Fe Farmers Market |
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By: Jim Williams
While it might not quite rise to the same level in many people’s minds as rescuing animals, plants often need new homes as well. And while New Mexico lacks plant shelters, so to speak, it does have a unique flora advocate in its population. KUNM’s Jim Williams went to the Santa Fe Farmers Market to...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Oct. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the New Mexico Independent about this week's top stories. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Oct. 2009 |
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Rally to Repeal Tax Cuts to be Held in Santa Fe |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Union, education and community advocates will rally in Santa Fe tomorrow to call for state lawmakers to repeal tax cuts to help fill a looming $400 million state budget deficit. Governor Bill Richardson has called a special legislative session for October 17th, and although he has said raising taxes...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Oct. 2009 |
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Former Representative Heather Wilson on Politics and the Governor's Race |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico Governor’s race is heating up with several Republican candidates announcing their intentions to run in next year’s primary. One significant party leader, however, has left political pundits guessing. Former Republican U.S. Representative Heather Wilson lost to Steve Pearce in the 2008...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Oct. 2009 |
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Wilderness Conservation Bill to go Before Senate This Week |
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By: Andrew Loescher
A bill that would protect 400,000 acres of public land in southern New Mexico will go before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week. The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Act was introduced by U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall last month. It would designate over 200,000...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Oct. 2009 |
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Interview: Espanola Mayor Joseph Maestas on Not Seeking Re-Election |
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By: Jim Williams
Espanola Mayor Joseph Maestas says he will not seek a second term next year. The Democrat, elected in 2006, had just given his annual State of the City address, in which he outlined several goals he hoped to achieve over the next year. He said he wanted to improve public safety, revitalize downtown...
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Airdate: Thu., 8 Oct. 2009 |
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Working Classroom to Premier The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, Epilogue |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
It’s been over ten years since Matthew Shepard was beaten, strung on a fence and left to die in Laramie Wyoming. His murder sparked a national conversation about hate crimes and violence against gay and lesbian people. KUNM’s Elaine Baumgartel spoke with Nan Elsasser of Working Classroom about the...
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Stories from Wed., 7 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Oct. 2009 |
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Santa Fe city/county work together against domestic violence; advocates question community safety net |
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By: Jim Williams
Domestic violence is the primary factor in nearly 20 percent of New Mexico homicides. And the statistics aren’t getting better. So Santa Fe city and county officials say they’re going to start working together more to try to change that. From our Santa Fe newsroom, KUNM’s Jim Williams reports. KUNM’s...
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Oct. 2009 |
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Espanola Mayor Joseph Maestas Will Not Seek Re-Election |
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By: Jim Williams
Espanola Mayor Joseph Maestas says he will not seek re-election next year after just one term. The Democrat made the announcement Wednesday. Maestas tells KUNM he's not seeking re-election because he feels he's accomplished much in his political career, and wants to consider what's next for him. ...
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Oct. 2009 |
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State Auditor Says Some NM Agencies Haven't Sumbitted Audits |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico state Auditor’s office recently announced that 90 agencies or local governments had not submitted their annual audits. State auditor Hector Balderas said in a public report that those out of compliance government agencies were at risk – meaning the state wasn’t sure how taxpayer dollars...
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Oct. 2009 |
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Berry Wins By 44%, Avoids Prospect of Run-Off Election |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Albuquerque elected a new mayor yesterday. Republican State Representative Richard "R.J." Berry. Reporters for the New Mexico Independent covered this election in recent months and had updates on the site as results came in last night. Berry got 44 percent of the vote and will avoid a run-off. KUNM's...
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Airdate: Wed., 7 Oct. 2009 |
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Berry Wins Mayoral Race, While Lewis, Benton and Harris Take Council Seats |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Republican Richard Berry beat incumbent Mayor Martin Chavez yesterday in the hotly contested Albuquerque mayoral contest. Berry, a two term state Representative, won almost 44 percent of the over 83,000 votes cast, enough to avoid a run-off election. Chavez came in at 35 percent, with former state...
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Stories from Tue., 6 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Oct. 2009 |
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Investment Agent Pleads Guilty in Case With Connections to NM |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The founder of a company that advised investors at two New Mexico pension funds has pleaded guilty to fraud in the state of New York. Saul Meyer of Aldus Equity in Dallas was allegedly part of a kickback scheme involving the former head of the New York Liberal Party and the state comptroller. The...
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Airdate: Tue., 6 Oct. 2009 |
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NM Senators Ready for Home Stretch on Health Care; Udall says "Substantial Chance" Public Option Will Be Included |
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By: Jim Williams
The Senate Finance Committee has hit another speed bump on the road to health care overhaul. The committee is the last of five Congressional committees, three in the House and two in the Senate, to report out a health care bill. Senate Finance was scheduled to vote on its bill today, but had to postpone...
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Stories from Mon., 5 Oct. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Oct. 2009 |
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Funeral Held for Woman Found on West Mesa |
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By: Kent Paterson
Amid sorrow, sobs and prayers, the last of the seven identified West Mesa murder victims was put to rest over the weekend. Family and friends of Victoria Chavez turned out to the New Beginning Church of God in Albuquerque Saturday to honor their loved one as well as the other women found murdered last...
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Oct. 2009 |
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NM Doctor Goes to White House to Support Health Care Reform |
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By: Manuel Quinones
A New Mexico doctor went to the White House Monday to help push for an overhaul to America’s health care system. KUNM Capitol Reporter Manuel Quinones reports from Washington. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 5 Oct. 2009 |
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Governor Richardson Sets Date for Special Session |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Governor Bill Richardson plans to call a special session of the Legislature on October 17 to resolve a looming state budget deficit. Richardson announced the date of the session on Monday after meeting with a group of state lawmakers. An updated revenue forecast is expected next week – and that will...
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NM Representative Sponsors Bill To Promote Clean Energy Learning at Community Colleges |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico First District Representative Ben Ray Lujan wants the state's community colleges to get more funding to teach clean energy technology. Lujan is introducing this the Community College Energy Training Act of 2009 this week, a grant program that will support training in the wind, solar, geothermal,...
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Stories from Fri., 2 Oct. 2009
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Teachers and Union Members Prepare to March to NM Capitol, Pressure Lawmakers to Avoide Education Cuts |
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By: Jim Williams
Education advocates are getting ready to apply a little extra pressure to state lawmakers to find a way to avoid cutting school and teacher funding. Legislators will be meeting in a special session in a few weeks, and education cuts are said to be on the table to help meet a budget deficit of over...
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El Centro de la Raza Celebrates 40 Years at UNM |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
At the University of New Mexico, El Centro de la Raza is celebrating 40 years of supporting Latino students. Earlier this week KUNM's Sarah Gustavus met with director Veronica Mendez Cruz at the center. Listen
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week's business news from around the state. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 2 Oct. 2009 |
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Teachers Call for Other Cuts Before Education |
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By: Andrew Loescher
Teachers, union officials and community members passionately agreed Friday that cutting education is not the way to fix the states budget deficit. They feel there are better ways to makeup for the estimated $400 million shortfall. Christine Trujillo is president of the American Federation of Teachers...
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NM House Speaker Slams Fellow Lawmakers for Talking About Budget Cuts |
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By: Jim Williams
State House Speaker Ben Lujan is slamming two Senate Democrats for, in his words, “independently and prematurely” talking about what kinds of budget cuts will be made in a special legislative session later this month. The Democrat Lujan, in a press release late this afternoon, referred to a letter...
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State Homeland Security Department Ready to Help with H1N1 Vaccinations |
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By: Jim Williams
Neither of the two children the state Health Department announced yesterday had died from H1N1 virus, or “swine flu”, had medical conditions that exacerbated their illnesses. That news came the day before a gathering in Albuquerque of health and emergency management officials on H1N1. Homeland...
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NM Human Services Secretary Named to Post in Obama Administration |
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By: Jim Williams
State Human Services Secretary Pam Hyde has been nominated to head the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration under President Barack Obama. Obama made the announcement today. Governor Bill Richardson selected Hyde as New Mexico’s Human Services Secretary in December 2002. In...
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this week's top stories. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 1 Oct. 2009 |
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Deal Finally Reached to Bring Running Water to Parts of Navajo Nation |
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By: Tanya Snyder
Navajo members who live on tribal land near Gallup are closer than ever in getting access to running water. A new agreement paves the way for a water pipeline from the San Juan River to the reservation. KUNM Capitol Reporter Tanya Snyder reports from Washington. Listen
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Mayor, Police Chief, Targeted by Ethics Complaints |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
An Albuquerque civil rights advocacy organization is calling for Mayor Martin Chavez to fire Albuquerque Police Chief Ray Schultz. Vecinos United is also calling for an administrative investigation into the way APD has handled the murder of Tera Chavez. Her husband, APD officer Levi Chavez, is a suspect...
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Drug War Re-Examined at Conference |
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By: Kent Paterson
The city of El Paso Texas has a bird's-eye view of the narco-violence that’s claimed about 1,800 lives this year in its Mexican sister city, Ciudad Jaurez. Faculty at the University of Texas-El Paso recently held a conference to reexamine the drug war and drug policies along the border. KUNM’s Kent...
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