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KUNM News Archives: 2006 - December
Stories from Fri., 29 Dec. 2006
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Record Winter Storm Blasts New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
One of the strongest winter storms New Mexico has seen in years continues to blast parts of the state with snow and wind. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, most roads remain open, but there's much more of this storm on the way.
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Stories from Thu., 28 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Dec. 2006 |
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Richardson Wants State Action on Global Warming |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson says the federal government isn't doing enough to combat global warming, and it is time for New Mexico to take the lead in the effort. The governor signed an executive order this afternoon that puts state agencies to work on the matter, and will likely lead to legislative action....
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Dec. 2006 |
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Even One Drink Increases Possibility for Infant Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Many New Mexicans will celebrate this weekend with a drink or two. But an advocacy group says that even one drink can lead to dire consequences for an unborn fetus. Danny Hernandez explains.
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Stories from Wed., 27 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Dec. 2006 |
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State Land Leased as Fuel for Future Estancia Biomass Plant |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
The State Land Office auctioned off rights to 45,000 acres of state trust land near Mountainair today. The land will be leased as a source of fuel for a biomass power plant near Estancia.
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Stories from Tue., 26 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Dec. 2006 |
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Film Review: Sweet Land |
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By: Jim Terr
Another place, another time. Some films really do take you there, and Jim Terr tells us about one called "Sweet Land" with its own challenges and rich rewards.
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Stories from Fri., 22 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Dec. 2006 |
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Commentary: Psychic Numbing |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
As the holiday season reaches what's likely to be a frenzied peak this weekend, travelers, shoppers, and anyone else feeling the effects would do well to pause for a moment of contemplation. At least, that's the recommendation of Chimayo resident and author Chellis Glendinning. KUNM welcomes your commentaries...
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Stories from Thu., 21 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Dec. 2006 |
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SunCal's Acquisition of Atrisco Land Grant Provokes Local Opposition |
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By: Renée Blake
Albuquerque's Atrisco Land Grant could one day soon be a model site of the new urbanism. Wednesday afternoon, SunCal Companies held a ceremony in honor of its recent acquisition of Westland Development and the 57,000 acre Atrisco Land Grant property, west of the Rio Grande. The governor was there. The...
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Dec. 2006 |
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White Sands Possible Choice for Space Shuttle Discovery Landing |
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By: Steve Shadley
Depending on weather conditions in Florida and California, White Sands, NM may the the choice for landing the Space Shuttle Discovery tomorrow.
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Dec. 2006 |
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Local Navajo Nation Residents Protest Desert Rock Energy Project Drilling |
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By: Jim Williams
The Desert Rock Energy Project, being developed by the Dine Power Authority and Sithe Global Power, has run into some local opposition at the site of construction.
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Dec. 2006 |
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Commentary: Adopting a New Pet? Choose an Animal Shelter |
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By: Ann Beyke
Choosing a new animal companion? It is usually best for the animal and the owner to choose from an animal shelter or a breed rescue group.
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Stories from Wed., 20 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Dec. 2006 |
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Richardson Says Darfur Trip Still a Possibility |
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By: Steve Shadley
Governor Richardson says he is still not ruling out a trip to Sudan to try to bring peace and humanitarian aid to the war-torn Darfur region.
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Dec. 2006 |
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Richardson Unveils Ethics Package |
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By: Steve Shadley
Governor Richardson has officially unveiled an ethics package he will introduce to state lawmakers during next month's legislative session. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Dec. 2006 |
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NM U.S. Attorney Iglesias To Resign |
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By: Steve Shadley
Governor Bill Richardson says he is surprised to learn that U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, David Iglesias, will resign soon. The governor told reporters in Albuquerque today that Iglesias' departure remains a mystery to him. Listen Local newspaper reports say Iglesias may be leaving after a dispute...
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Stories from Tue., 19 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Dec. 2006 |
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City Council Defeats Big Box Moratorium; Initially Approves Design Regulations |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Albuquerque City Council last night gave initial approval to one of two measures that would regulate large retail spaces. Danny Hernandez attended the meeting and filed this report.
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Dec. 2006 |
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Mesa del Sol Funding Formula Moves Through City Council |
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By: Steve Shadley
The Mesa del Sol planned community south of Albuquerque's airport has cleared another important hurdle as it moves through the approval process. The Albuquerque City Council has passed part of a funding formula developers would use for the first phase of the project. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Dec. 2006 |
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Richardson Wants Changes in Eminent Domain Laws |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson says he wants to eliminate state laws that allow private property to be taken for economic development. The governor will ask the legislature next month to clarify how eminent domain can be used in the state. From Santa Fe, Jim Williams reports.
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Stories from Mon., 18 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Dec. 2006 |
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New Mexico Prepares for Heavy Winter Storm |
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By: Jim Williams
Much of New Mexico could be a blanket of white by tomorrow morning, as one of the strongest winter storms to hit the area in recent years approaches from the west. Many roads could be treacherous as early as tonight. KUNM's Jim Williams has more on the coming storm.
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Stories from Sun., 17 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Sun., 17 Dec. 2006 |
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UNM President Harris To Review Bob Anderson Arrest Scenario |
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By: Renée Blake
Over the weekend, the University of New Mexico held interviews seeking a new president. One of the issues the new university president may need to consider, is how UNM manages research relationships with the military. Some of those questions are being faced now by Interim President David Harris and...
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Stories from Fri., 15 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Dec. 2006 |
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Richardson Meets With North Korean Diplomats in Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson met today with North Korean diplomats in Santa Fe. Richardson said he hoped he could be a "catalyst" for progress in the upcoming six-nation nuclear talks in Beijing. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Dec. 2006 |
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James Lewis Sworn In as State Treasurer |
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By: Steve Shadley
Swearing in ceremonies were held in Santa Fe today for newly elected State Treasurer James Lewis. It is his second stab as state treasurer. He also served in the post from 1985 to 1991. Lewis enters the office in the wake of a public corruption scandal that led to the conviction of former State Treasurer...
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Dec. 2006 |
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Part ll: Governor's 2007 Proposal for Healthcare for the Uninsured |
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By: Steve Shadley
This is the second in our series on Governor Richardson's proposal concerning healthcare coverage for the uninsured for the 2007 legislative session.
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Dec. 2006 |
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Commentary: Organic Foods for Mass Markets Can Be Achieved |
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By: Peter Holter
Challenges in the organic food business, as it moves toward mass markets, made the cover of Business Week this fall, and inspired Peter Holter of Holistic Management International to write a commentary to address some of the issues facing the industry - including worries that there won't be enough acreage...
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Stories from Thu., 14 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Dec. 2006 |
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Group Sues for Changes in Mexican Grey Wolf Recovery Program |
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By: Jim Williams
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the recovery program for the endangered Mexican Grey Wolf. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the group wants to force the federal government to follow scientific recommendations for the program.
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Dec. 2006 |
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Mayor Chavez Wants State-Wide Minimum Wage |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez has announced he wants the Legislature to consider a state-wide minimum wage ordinance.
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Dec. 2006 |
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Memorial Held for Deaths of 50 Homeless People in Albuquerque |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
A memorial was held today in Albuquerque for the estimated fifty homeless people who have died in Albuquerque this year.
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Dec. 2006 |
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Commentary on Theater Work : "My Name is Rachel Corrie" |
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By: Iris Keltz
A one-women play about a U.S. peace activist who was killed in the Gaza Strip, has finally been produced in the U.S. Reviewer Iris Keltz saw the interpretation of "My Name Was Rachel Corrie" at New York City's Minetta Lane Theater in November. She shares her response to the prodcution.
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Dec. 2006 |
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National Parks Nonprofit Hopes for 2007 Upgrades |
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By: Jim Williams
The nation's park system sees about 280,000,000 visitors each year. And while a lack of money continues to hurt the parks, one conservation organization is hoping the stars will align in 2007 to help reverse that trend.
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Stories from Wed., 13 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Dec. 2006 |
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LANL Researcher Maintains Avian Influenza Still a Threat |
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By: Steve Shadley
So far this year's Flu season has been pretty low key in New Mexico and much of the rest of the country. But, a group of scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory is preparing for a pandemic that could rival the famous flu virus that killed thousands of Americans in 1918. The scientific community...
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Dec. 2006 |
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Stricter DWI Penalties Called For |
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By: Jim Williams
Driving While Intoxicated, or DWI, continues to be a big problem in New Mexico. The state consistently reports levels that are amongst the highest in the nation. And in the wake of recent DWI-caused accidents that have taken the lives of several New Mexicans, some state leaders are pushing harder for...
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Stories from Tue., 12 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Dec. 2006 |
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Espanola Anticipates Expanded Wastewater Treatment Plant |
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The New Mexico Environmental Department, or NMED, has approved a $7 million dollar loan to the city of Espanola to improve their wastewater treatment plant. Listen This loan, which covers about half the total price of the project, is provided from the federal government through the Clean Water State...
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Stories from Mon., 11 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Dec. 2006 |
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Native American Veterans Cemetery Act Passes in Congress |
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By: Jim Williams
Native American tribes across the country may soon have their own Veterans Cemeteries. A bill is on its way to President Bush that would allow tribes to participate in a grant program to build and maintain them.
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Stories from Fri., 8 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Dec. 2006 |
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Impeach Bush sign |
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By: Renée Blake
Up with the Christmas signs and holiday greetings is a sign projected on a house that says "IMPEACH BUSH." It's causing a bit of a stir at the Seven Bar North Homeowners Association.
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Dec. 2006 |
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Climate Change Advisory group |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
In 2005, Governor Richardson created the Climate Change Advisory group. It's purpose was to come up with ways New Mexico could reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to the Governor's standards within the next several years. Now the group has released its recommendations.
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Stories from Thu., 7 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Dec. 2006 |
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Metropolitan Transportation Plan |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Every four years, the Mid-Region Council of Governments adopts a new metropolitan transportation plan. The so-called 2030 MTP includes all transporation modes and is a condition placed on Federal Transportation funding by the Federal Government. Mr. Cog, as it is called, is holding a series of meetings...
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Dec. 2006 |
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Blood Diamond |
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By: Renée Blake
Frequently marketed as symbols of true love, diamonds are part of a very different imagery this holiday season as the movie "Blood Diamond" reaches movie theaters. Hear more about conflict diamonds and their place in the social order.
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Stories from Wed., 6 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Dec. 2006 |
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New Mexican wildlife discussed by congress |
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By: Jim Williams
When the new Congress convenes in January, Democrats are vowing a variety of investigations of Bush Administration activities. While many of those potential oversight hearings revolve around US led activities in Iraq, some of them may include a look at the administration's environmental policy. At...
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Dec. 2006 |
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Hatch flood update |
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By: Kent Paterson
New Mexicans were stunned last summer by images of raging waters that devastated the agricultural town of Hatch. Displacing hundreds of people, the August 15th flood was the worst one in decades to strike the self-proclaimed world chile capital. Almost four months later, the rural southern New Mexico...
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Stories from Tue., 5 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Dec. 2006 |
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Changes in nuclear weapons program |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
New Mexico has a big stake in our nation's nuclear weapons program, with two major National laboratories within our borders. Now, the National Nuclear Security Administration, or NNSA, is proposing some changes to its weapons programs...and New Mexicans have the opportunity to weigh in.
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Dec. 2006 |
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New Congress |
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By: Steve Shadley
The lame-duck session of congress is expected to adjourn and New Mexico's US Senators are preparing for changes under the new democratic-controlled congress that will convene.
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Stories from Mon., 4 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Dec. 2006 |
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Uranium Exploration |
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By: Jim Williams
Two out-of-state companies have applied for uranium exploration permits in northwest New Mexico, and the state wants input from the public on the proposal.
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Stories from Fri., 1 Dec. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Dec. 2006 |
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Tribal Infrastructure Funds |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson says 5 million dollars in state funds will be going to 10 tribal infrastructure projects across New Mexico.
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Dec. 2006 |
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League of Women Voters educational forum |
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The League of Women Voters held an education forum to teach citizens how to lobby their legislators. New Mexico League president Marilyn Morgan tells KUNM more. The workshop focuses on the process...not the issues that are brought up during lobbying.
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Dec. 2006 |
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Governor Bill Richardson documentary |
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By: Steve Shadley
Imagine New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson in wide screen format! A new short feature documentary about Richardson's life and political career...premiered at the Santa Fe Film Festival's New Mexico Expo.
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Dec. 2006 |
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Strategic Water Reserve |
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By: Jim Williams
Water rights issues are unavoidable in New Mexico as development continues in the state, and the list of those claiming or purchasing those rights gets longer. But another question has been mostly left out of the debate: Does the river also have a right to its own water?
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