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KUNM News Archives: 2006 - November
Stories from Thu., 30 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Nov. 2006 |
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Nuclear Waste Dump |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
New Mexicans will get the chance to influence what happens to one of the country's first nuclear waste dumps.
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Nov. 2006 |
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Albuquerque officials discuss EPA lawsuit: part 2 |
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By: Jim Williams
City Attorney Bob White adds that in addition to EPA standards, Albuquerque officials would like to be able to regulate greenhouse gases. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision in the case by the end of June 2007.
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Nov. 2006 |
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Albuquerque officials discuss EPA lawsuit: part 1 |
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By: Jim Williams
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case testing the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency. The case, Massachusetts versus EPA, was brought by 12 states, 3 cities, and 13 environmental groups. EPA officials said in 2003 that the agency will not regulate "as pollutants" greenhouse...
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Nov. 2006 |
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Robert Vigil schedules appeal |
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By: Steve Shadley
Former state treasure Robert Vigil schedules to appeal his conviction on extortion charges in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Nov. 2006 |
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Katie Hnida's new memoir |
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By: Steve Shadley
A former University of New Mexico athlete has written a book about the experience of being the first female to play NCAA FOOTBALL with a team of men. Katie Hnida's new memoir: "Still Kicking"...tells the story about her time as a "place kicker"...originally...for the University of Colorado in 1999...where...
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Stories from Wed., 29 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Nov. 2006 |
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Telephone rates for Qwest customers |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
The state Public Regulation Commission has frozen residential and business telephone rates for Qwest customers for the next three years.
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Nov. 2006 |
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Statewide smoking ban |
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By: Steve Shadley
The Albuquerque City Council appears ready to approve a resolution in support of a statewide ban of smoking at restaurants and bars.
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Stories from Tue., 28 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Nov. 2006 |
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Craig Barnes commentary |
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By: Craig Barnes
In regard to the November 7th midterm elections, Craig Barnes offers up the question, "When do we Leave?"
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Nov. 2006 |
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Asenath Kepler faces a showdown over her job |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Fe's city manager is facing a showdown over her job. The Santa Fe city council met to decide whether or not to remove her from the position.
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Stories from Mon., 27 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Nov. 2006 |
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Critical Mass Bike Ride |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Critical Mass bicycle rides started in 1992 when a group of San Francisco cyclists decided to make a statement. They rode together in large groups and called the event the "Commute Clot." The first ride netted 60 riders. Today, most North American and European cities have critical mass rides. In...
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Stories from Fri., 24 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Nov. 2006 |
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Teacher uprising in Oaxaca |
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By: Susan Loubet
Albuquerque teachers invited the public to an update on the Oaxaca teachers' uprising after a viewing of the film "Grain of Sand" at the guild theater. Susan Loubet talked to Lois Meyer, who was in Oaxaca when the fighting began.
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Stories from Wed., 22 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Nov. 2006 |
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Thanksgiving Patrols |
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By: Renée Blake
New Mexico state police fired up its Thanksgiving holiday patrols on the roadways of New Mexico. At Interstate-40, State Police chief Farren Segata, announced an initiative to post more than forty officers along the highway. Segata said officers would be patrolling several New Mexico highways throughout...
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Nov. 2006 |
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Energy committee wants to pass bill before Democrats take over |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
New Mexico Republican Senator Domenici heads the Senate's Energy committee. He wants to get one bill in particular passed before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
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Stories from Tue., 21 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Nov. 2006 |
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Madrid conceded defeat to Wilson |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico's First Congressional District Race officially came to an end today, but the potential for a recount remains alive. Democratic State Attorney Patricia Madrid conceded defeat this morning to incumbent Republican Heather Wilson.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Nov. 2006 |
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Street cars may come to Downtown Albuquerque |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The Albuquerque City Council has heard a plan to install electric street cars near downtown.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Nov. 2006 |
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Palestinian activist speaks at University of New Mexico |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Noura Erakat, a Palestinian-American lawyer and activist, spoke at the University of New Mexico law school. She wants to convince Americans to stop investing in the country of Israel.
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Nov. 2006 |
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Highland High School students celebrate cultural diversity |
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By: Steve Shadley
Students at Albuquerque's Highland High School attend a rally encouraging them to celebrate multi-cultural diversity in and outside of the classroom.
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Stories from Mon., 20 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Nov. 2006 |
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Commentary on the importance of billboards |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
Each day, whether we pay attention or not, we're inundated with visual information. Much of it takes the form of advertisements or some sort of promotional propaganda. A great deal of information ends up on billboards that line our highways. Author and Chimayo resident Chellis Glendinning says signs...
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Nov. 2006 |
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Phelps Dodge Bought in World's Biggest Mining Takeover |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
The Phelps Dodge mining company, which has two copper mines in New Mexico, was purchased on Sunday by a smaller company out of New Orleans.
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Stories from Fri., 17 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Nov. 2006 |
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Interview: Linton Kwesi Johnson - First Reggae Poet and Author |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
During the month of October, students from Santa Fe College welcomed a world music pioneer to their campus. However, those who were looking for a band might have been confused when they saw this world famous musician, with a book. Hakim Bellamy had the opportunity to interview the reggae giant.
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Stories from Thu., 16 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Nov. 2006 |
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Human Trafficking: A Crime Growing in New Mexico and the Country |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
The state of New Mexico currently has no law against it - but a group of state officials are coordinating to fight what they believe is a growing crime in our state: human trafficking.
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Nov. 2006 |
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Domenici Gives Support to Valle Vidal Protection Act |
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By: Jim Williams
After years of advocacy and lobbying, proponents of keeping gas drilling out of northern New Mexico's Valle Vidal are cautiously celebrating.
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Stories from Wed., 15 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Nov. 2006 |
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Bingaman Named Chairman of Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee |
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By: Jim Williams
It became official today: New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman will once again be chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the next Congress.
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Nov. 2006 |
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Interview: Arianna Huffington |
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By: Jim Terr
Arianna Huffington is best known as a political commentator and creator of her popular blog, "The Huffington Post." But she has written a book that doesn't seem, at first, to be at all political. Jim Terr's complete interview with Arianna huffington is linked from his website www.jimterr.com
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Stories from Tue., 14 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Nov. 2006 |
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NM GOP Complains Attorney General's Office Advised on Ballot Tally |
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By: Steve Shadley
The state Republican party is upset that Democratic Attorney General Patricia Madrid's office has provided legal advice on how to count provisional ballots from Bernalillo County. The GOP says an assistant to Madrid from the AG's office should not have given any information in the handling of those...
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Nov. 2006 |
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NM First Lady Urges Appropriations for Big Brother Big Sister Program |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico's First Lady is urging the state legislature to appropriate 4 million dollars for expansion of the Big Brothers-Big Sisters program.
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Nov. 2006 |
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Commentary: On the Need for More Humane Hunting Practices |
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By: Genny Vee
It's fall, and that means hunting season. Commentator Genny Vee talks about bear and lion hunting in New Mexico and the need for more humane hunting practices. If you wish to submit a commentary, you can email the text to news@kunm.org or mail it to KUNM News in Albuquerque.
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Stories from Mon., 13 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Nov. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Hosts 5th Annual Homeland Security Conference |
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By: Renée Blake
In the days leading up to the midterm election, Albuquerque played host to the Fifth Annual Homeland Security Conference, which was open to people from all over. It generally draws between 65 to 70 percent New Mexicans. KUNM's Renee Blake dropped in for a visit.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Nov. 2006 |
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NM Syphilis Cases Decrease from 2004 to 2005 |
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By: Steve Shadley
A new report issued by the state health department shows a decrease in syphilis cases between 2004 and 2005.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Nov. 2006 |
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Zapatistas "The Other Camapign" Visits Ciudad Juarez |
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By: Kent Paterson
Fighting a brief war with the Mexican Army in 1994, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation has since decided to use non-violent means to overthrow Mexico's current political and economic system. At present, the Zapatistas are conducting a nationwide tour to construct a new national left from like-minded...
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Nov. 2006 |
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Automark Voting System for Physically Impaired Fails in New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
More problems appear to be surfacing with the state’s election system. And while these problems may have had a relatively small impact on this past election, they may point to a larger question: Can anything electronic in a voting machine be trusted? Listen Williams: In moving to a paper ballot...
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Stories from Sat., 11 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Sat., 11 Nov. 2006 |
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Ballot Count Continues; Wilson Declares Victory; Madrid May Request Recount |
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By: Jim Williams
Ballots from Tuesday's election are not yet fully counted in Bernalillo County, even as Republican Representative Heather Wilson declared victory in her race with Democratic challenger Patricia Madrid last night in Albuquerque. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, Democrats, including Madrid, will likely...
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Stories from Fri., 10 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Nov. 2006 |
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Commentary: U.S. Destabilization of the Arab World |
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By: Dan Vukelich
As debate heats up over U.S. strategy in Iraq, commentator Dan Vukelich wonders if escalating Shi'a-on-Sunni violence and destabilization of the region isn't what the Bush Administration was aiming for in the first place.
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Stories from Thu., 9 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Nov. 2006 |
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Center for Contemporary Arts Hosts Benefit for Homeless |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
This weekend in Santa Fe, the Center for Contemporary Arts is hosting an evening of film, performance poetry and art, all to benefit one of the most down-trodden segments of society: the homeless.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Nov. 2006 |
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Ballot Tally Continues; CD1 Remains Undecided |
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Better to be methodical than inaccurate. That is the word from Bernalillo County's Elections Administrator Jamie Diaz. Absentee ballots rejected by scanners have been hand counted in the county's election warehouse in Albuquerque, with teams of four Democrats and Republicans writing down the totals on...
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Nov. 2006 |
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Area Code Solution: Geographical Split for New Mexico |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, or PRC, met this morning to clarify the details about an impending area code change in the state. New Mexico must make the switch to two area codes because the state is running out of possible phone numbers.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Nov. 2006 |
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Interview: John Burnett - NPR Correspondent and Author |
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By: Steve Shadley
There is an old saying in journalism that when things get tough the tough grab a microphone! KUNM's Steve Shadley spoke with NPR correspondent John Burnett who is in Albuquerque tonight speaking on his new book about his reporting experiences.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Nov. 2006 |
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Town Hall Meeting Tonight on Children's Health Insurance Program |
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A town hall is scheduled tonight on the Albuquerque University of New Mexico campus to focus on the crisis in health care coverage in New Mexico. Following the midterm elections and the changes in the House and Senate, Town Hall panel members believe health care coverage will be impacted. Among those...
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Stories from Wed., 8 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Nov. 2006 |
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Elections: New Mexico Statewide Wrapup |
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By: Jim Williams
It was a big day for Democrats in statewide office races yesterday. They swept all but one of the contests, and did it with several new faces.
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Nov. 2006 |
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CD1 Race Still Undecided; Scanning Continues on Some 8,100 Ballots |
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By: Steve Shadley
There's still about a 1,000 vote difference between candidates Heather Wilson and Patricia Madrid in the First Congressional District race. The incumbent Republican Wilson has the lead. At this hour (6pm) Bernalillo County elections workers are hand feeding the remaining 4,500 uncounted ballots into...
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Nov. 2006 |
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Anti-War Activist Anderson Comments on Rumsfeld Resignation |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexicans have mixed reactions to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation today. President Bush announced this morning that Rumsfeld will be stepping down, only a day after democrats gained some seats in yesterday's congressional races. Bob Anderson is an activist with "Stop the War Machine"...
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Nov. 2006 |
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New Mexicans Speak Out on Defense Secretary Resignation |
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By: Steve Shadley
Some observers in New Mexico say today's resignation by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld may be a signal the Bush Administration is reworking its policy in Iraq.
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Nov. 2006 |
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Wilson Conserves Slight Lead; Recount Possible |
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By: Jim Cochran
Republican Representative Heather Wilson is the narrow leader in the New Mexico Congressional District One race, but only by a hair, and most likely facing a recount.
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Nov. 2006 |
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NM Elections: Congressional Races - Some Things Stay the Same |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
In New Mexico's Congressional races, over 96 percent of precincts have reported their results.
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Stories from Tue., 7 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Nov. 2006 |
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ABQ City Council Approves Streetcar System for Central Avenue |
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By: Steve Shadley
The Albuquerque City Council has approved the first phase of a plan to install streetcars on Central Avenue. City Council President Martin Heinrich says the 270 million dollar project will rely on an extension of the existing transit tax, and won't require a tax hike. Heinrich says within the next...
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Nov. 2006 |
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NM GOP Registers Ballot Shortage Complaint for Republican Northeast Heights Precinct |
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Republican Representative Heather Wilson today called for the help of a congressional committee in what she says may be illegal action on the part of elections officials in northeast Albuquerque. Wilson says a precinct in Albuquerque's far Northeast Heights got just 150 ballots for its 2,400 registered...
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Stories from Mon., 6 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Nov. 2006 |
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Elections: Final Words from Wilson and Madrid |
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By: Jim Williams
With control of the U.S. House of Representatives hinging on a few hotly contested races around the country, lots of attention - and money - are being focused on New Mexico. The First Congressional District race between incumbent Republican Heather Wilson and Democratic challenger, state Attorney General...
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Nov. 2006 |
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"I Dreamed It Was November 8th" |
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By: Jim Terr
Some people may be trying not to get their hopes up about the November 7th elections... for a variety of reasons. Commentator Jim Terr shares some of his own: Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Nov. 2006 |
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NM Agency Receives Funds for Economic Development Assistance to Low Income Families |
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Community Action New Mexico has received additional resources from the state legislature to fund the "Family Opportunity Accounts" also known as the Individual Development Accounts. An additional 1.5 million dollars would benefit about 500 families statewide with incomes ranging from 30,000 to 40,000...
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Nov. 2006 |
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Theater Review: A Nation Deceived |
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By: Renée Blake
A New Mexico attorney and author who has been following the actions of the Bush Administration and the Iraq War has imagined a scenario in which President George Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld go on trial. Renee Blake attended a dress rehearsal of "A Nation Deceived"...
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Nov. 2006 |
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NM Democratic Party Alleges Vote Supression by Republicans |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
The Democratic Party of New Mexico has asked a judge for an injunction against the Republican Party, for vote suppression.
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Stories from Sat., 4 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Sat., 4 Nov. 2006 |
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Chihuahuan "Justice for Our Daughters" Group Speaks in Albuquerque Saturday |
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By: Kent Paterson
Botched investigations. Hidden bodies. Suspected police collusion with killers. All this is part of the nightmare lived by relatives of murdered women in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. One relatives' group, Justice for Our Daughters, is now demanding an international investigation. Members of the group...
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Stories from Fri., 3 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Nov. 2006 |
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Elections: Voters in the Street Express Opinions |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Days before the election, and voters are still divided on which candidates to vote for. Voters are, however, in agreement over which issues are important. Jennifer Jackson spoke with some Albuquerque voters to hear their concerns.
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Nov. 2006 |
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Clinton Touches Down in Albuquerque; Stumps for Madrid and Democrats |
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By: Jim Williams
Former President Bill Clinton made a brief stop in Albuquerque last night, stumping for Attorney General Patricia Madrid, the Democrat challenging Republican incumbent Heather Wilson for the state's First Congressional District seat. The race is one of the closest in the country, and Clinton is on a...
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Stories from Thu., 2 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Nov. 2006 |
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Elections: Bond "B" for Higher Education |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico voters will decide the fate of a variety of tax issues on next Tuesday's ballot. Among them is the Bond "B" for Higher Education which would raise property taxes statewide to fund construction projects at colleges and universities.
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Stories from Wed., 1 Nov. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Nov. 2006 |
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Elections: "Quality of Life" Tax |
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By: Renée Blake
Quality of life is so important it gets included in living trusts. But is it popular enough to be added to Bernalillo County's gross receipts tax?
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Nov. 2006 |
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Elections: Constitutional Amendment 1; Repeals Racist Land Law |
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On November 7, voters are being asked for the second time to vote to strip racist and obsolete language from the New Mexico state constitution. Constititional Amendment 1, which is on the November 7 election ballot, would repeal a 1921 amendment that prohibited "aliens ineligible for citizenship" from...
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Nov. 2006 |
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Arizona Congressman Visits NM in Support of Madrid |
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By: Danny Hernandez
With New Mexico's first congressional district race coming to the wire, many dignitaries have made Albuquerque their destination in recent days. They are coming to lend their support for either Republican incumbent Heather Wilson or Democratic challenger Patricia Madrid. Arizona's U.S. Congressman Raul...
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Nov. 2006 |
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Navajo Director of Land Use Planning Speaks on Climate Change |
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By: Renée Blake
During the Oil and Water Conference this week in Santa Fe, the Director of the Navajo Land Use Planning Project spoke on water, drought intensity and climate change on native lands.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Nov. 2006 |
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Elections: Public Regulation Commission District 4 - Bacon vs. Sloan |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
One slot you may see on your ballot come election day is the one for Public Regulation Commissioner. The Public Regulation Commission or PRC, is the entity that regulates utilities, telecommunications, and insurance in the state of New Mexico. One seat up fro grabs is District Four, the northwest region...
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Nov. 2006 |
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Richardson Announces Funding Proposal for Stem Cell Research |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
Governor Bill Richardson has announced a plan he says will help the state take the lead in research and technology to help treat a range of diseases. The governor was joined by Senator Jeff Bingaman at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque yesterday, where the two unveiled a 35-million dollar...
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