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KUNM News Archives: 2010 - February
Stories from Fri., 26 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Fri., 26 Feb. 2010 |
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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: Fri., 26 Feb. 2010 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Report |
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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., 26 Feb. 2010 |
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Jim Terr Recommends Benchwarmers Competition |
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By: Jim Terr
If you enjoy local theater, tonight is your last chance to catch the 9th annual collection of original short plays written and selected for the Benchwarmers competition at the Santa Fe Playhouse. Reviewer Jim Terr went to the festival of 15-minute playlets and shares his thoughts on what he saw. ...
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Airdate: Fri., 26 Feb. 2010 |
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New Mexico Has a Unique Approach to Mental Health Services, but Funding May be at Risk |
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By: Jim Williams
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Psychiatry Department hosted a panel discussion on mental health policy last night on the U-N-M campus. At issue, among other things, was how the state addresses mental health services and funds them. KUNM’s Jim Williams spoke with one of the...
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Stories from Thu., 25 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Thu., 25 Feb. 2010 |
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Senator Udall Wants to Bring Back Campaign Spending Limits |
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By: Sarah Gustavus and Jim Williams
Senator Tom Udall says there is a way that Congress could reinstate campaign contribution restrictions that were recently thrown out by the nation’s highest court. A highly publicized Supreme Court ruling last month ended limits on corporate spending in federal elections. Senator Udall has now co-sponsored...
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Stories from Wed., 24 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Feb. 2010 |
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Tobacco Tax Proponents: Tax Could Help Avoid Education Cuts; Prevent Teen Smoking |
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By: Jim Williams
High school students from around New Mexico were at the Roundhouse Wednesday to add their voices to the support for increasing the state’s cigarette tax. As KUNM’s Jim Williams reports from our capitol newsroom, the message was two-fold: stop cuts to education while at the same time discouraging kids...
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Feb. 2010 |
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NM Congressional Delegation Votes to Allow Federal Investigation of Health Insurance Anti-Competition Activities |
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By: Jim Williams
All of New Mexico's House delegation voted Wednesday to strip anti-trust exemptions from health insurance companies. For the past 65 years, insurers have been shielded from legal challenges over, among other things, price fixing, and colluding to divide customer territories and drive competitors out...
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Feb. 2010 |
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New poll indicates NM Democrats May be Holding Their Own in an Anti-Incumbent Year |
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By: Jim Williams
A new poll released today Wednesday indicates New Mexico Democrats may be holding their own in an anti-incumbent election year. The poll was conducted by a Democratic North Carolina-based organization called “Public Policy Polling”. The automated phone poll of 990 recent New Mexico voters showed that...
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Airdate: Wed., 24 Feb. 2010 |
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Praise from NM Senator and Representative on New Credit Card Rules |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New rules for the nation’s credit companies went into effect today and some members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation praised the changes. Senator Tom Udall said the so called CARD Act will prevent credit card companies from raising rate unfairly or retroactively charging late fees. The legislation...
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Stories from Mon., 22 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Feb. 2010 |
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Winter Weather Moving into State Again |
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By: Jim Williams
Another wet winter storm is moving into New Mexico, and the National Weather Service says this one could be even more potent than some of our recent ones. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Feb. 2010 |
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Looming Pension Squeeze May Impact New Mexico |
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By: Eric Mack
State lawmakers will return to Santa Fe on Wednesday for a special session to finish negotiations to balance the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. But a new report shows that an important part of that debate should be how the state will meet its obligations to pay pensions and benefits to...
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Airdate: Mon., 22 Feb. 2010 |
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Is There a Surge of Support in the Senate for a Public Option? |
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By: Jim Williams
President Obama outlined his proposal Monday morning to move along the health care overhaul debate that seemingly has Congress stalled. KUNM's Jim Williams visited with both New Mexico U.S. Senators about it, and about what appears to be a surge in support for bypassing the filibuster to pass a "public...
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Stories from Fri., 19 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Feb. 2010 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with New Mexico Business Weekly's Megan Kamerick about this week's business headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 19 Feb. 2010 |
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Some Legislation Passed in the 2010 Regular Session, but No Budget Yet |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico lawmakers will return to Santa Fe next week to continue debate over the state budget in a special session. The legislature adjourned yesterday without an agreement on how to fix a budget deficit of $500 million for the fiscal year that starts this July. Lawmakers did pass several pieces...
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Stories from Thu., 18 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Thu., 18 Feb. 2010 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Every Thursday KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this weeks headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 18 Feb. 2010 |
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State lawmakers Fail to Pass Budget; Gov. Richardson Wants Them Back Next Week |
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By: Jim Williams and Scott Ki
Santa Fe’s not done with state lawmakers this year. Though the regular 30-day session wrapped up Thursday at noon, unfinished budget business will bring them back next week. Governor Bill Richardson has called a special session beginning Wednesday for legislators to find some kind of compromise to...
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Stories from Wed., 17 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Bill Delzell says Invest in Mass Transit and not the Spaceport |
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By: Bill Delzell
State lawmakers are making big decisions this week about the state budget as we near the end of this year’s 30 day budget session. Back at the beginning of the legislative session, Governor Bill Richardson laid out his priorities in his state of the state address. At that time, we asked you what...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Feb. 2010 |
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Budget Negotiations Continue at the Roundhouse |
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By: Jim Williams
In the final hours of the state legislative session in Santa Fe, lawmakers still have to find a compromise on how to fix the coming fiscal year’s budget. The Senate’s budget focuses mostly on cuts to state spending, while the House budget does more to raise taxes. Albuquerque Democratic Representative...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Feb. 2010 |
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New Mexico Legislature Passes Hispanic Education Act |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
After several years of failed attempts, State lawmakers have passed an Hispanic Education Act. The measure sets up a Hispanic Education Office at the state level. Among other things, it’s designed to close the achievement gap for Hispanic students, and increase graduation rates. There was opposition...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Feb. 2010 |
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State Lawmakers Approve Spending for Tribal Projects |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The state Senate passed two measures Wednesday that will help fund projects in some of the state’s poorest areas. The first was a bill to dedicate 5 percent of the state’s capital outlay funds each year to tribal infrastructure projects. Shiprock Democratic Senator Lynda Lovejoy said she was tired...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Yolanda Day says New Mexico Should Become More Self Reliant |
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By: Yolanda Day
Back at the beginning of the session, Governor Bill Richardson gave his state of the state address and laid out his priorities for New Mexico. We turned to our listeners to hear what you think the state should focus on. Today, our last commentator says it will be up to New Mexicans to make sure the...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Feb. 2010 |
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Interview: Toney Anaya Talks about Federal Stimulus Spending and Accountability |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Today marks the one year anniversary of when President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law. The federal stimulus spending package is sending millions of federal dollars into New Mexico programs. Former Governor Toney Anaya is heading up the New Mexico office of...
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Airdate: Wed., 17 Feb. 2010 |
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Interview: Professor Sonia Gipson-Rankin on Black History Month |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Communities across the country and New Mexico are celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans during the month of February, Black history month. I recently spoke with Professor Sonia Gipson-Rankin, Associate Director of the Africana Studies Program at the University of New...
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Stories from Tue., 16 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Tue., 16 Feb. 2010 |
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Legislative Update for Tuesday with the New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM is getting updates from the New Mexico Roundhouse every afternoon during the state legislative session. Sarah Gustavus spoke with Gwyneth Doland, editor of the New Mexico Independent about budget negotiations. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 16 Feb. 2010 |
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House Passes Ban on Lobbyist and Contractor Political Contributions |
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By: Jim Williams
The state House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to prohibit political contributions by lobbyists and state contractors. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 16 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Mark Dunham says Railrunner can be the Backbone of New Mexico |
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By: Mark Dunham
Back at the beginning of this year's legislative session, Governor Bill Richardson gave his State of the State address, explaining his priorities for New Mexico this year. KUNM asked what you think the state's priorities should be and today we continue our State of the State Commentary series with Mark...
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Airdate: Tue., 16 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Richard Tarangelo Assesses the State of NM Schools |
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By: Richard Tarangelo
State lawmakers are debating how to balance the budget and what issues they think should be addressed in Santa Fe. Back at the beginning of this year’s 30 day legislative session, Governor Bill Richardson talked about his priorities in the state of the state address. We turned around and asked...
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Stories from Mon., 15 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Mon., 15 Feb. 2010 |
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Taxpayer Advocate Coming to New Mexico |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexicans will get a chance to share concerns and ideas about the Internal Revenue Service this week. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is a federally funded organization of one hundred citizens that closely monitors IRS policies and procedures that impact taxpayers. The organization serves as a liaison...
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Airdate: Mon., 15 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: New Mexico Should Lead in Campaign Finance Reform |
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By: Jim Terr
Back at the beginning of this year’s 30 day legislative session, Governor Bill Richardson talked about his priorities in the state of the state address. We turned around and asked what you think New Mexico’s priorities should be. Jim Terr says another money issue has been on his mind recently....
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Airdate: Mon., 15 Feb. 2010 |
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Legislative Update for Monday with the New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
State lawmakers are still pushing through their final proposals and trying to negotiate a budget for the next fiscal year with a deficit of $500 million looming over every debate in Santa Fe. We're checking in with reporters from the online news source the New Mexico Independent every day this week...
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Airdate: Mon., 15 Feb. 2010 |
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Broadband Day of Action Event in Albuquerque |
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By: Eric Mack
Today is a national broadband day of action to call attention to the need for affordable, high-speed access to an open internet, in communities of all sizes. Local groups in New Mexico and across the country are asking regulators and lawmakers to take steps to increase affordable broadband access and...
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Airdate: Mon., 15 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Carl Bryce Says Keep Investing in People like Him |
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By: Carl Bryce
State lawmakers are debating how to balance the budget and what issues they think should be addressed in Santa Fe. And back at the beginning of this year’s 30 day legislative session, Governor Bill Richardson talked about his priorities in the state of the state address. We turned around and asked...
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Stories from Fri., 12 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Fri., 12 Feb. 2010 |
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State of the State Commentary: Put New Mexico on a 12-Step Program |
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By: Julia Goldberg
KUNM recently asked you what you would say in your own Sate of the State Address. Governor Richardson gave his at the start of this year's legislative session. We heard from many of you about what you think New Mexico's priorities should be. Today we continue the KUNM State of the State Commentary series...
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Airdate: Fri., 12 Feb. 2010 |
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Legislative Update with New Mexico Independent Editor Gwyneth Doland |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
There's a little less than one week left for this year's legislative session in Santa Fe. We're now getting daily updates from reporters with the online news source the New Mexico Independent. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus checked in with Editor Gwyneth Doland. Listen Join us every day during All Things Considered...
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Airdate: Fri., 12 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Ron Tafoya says Invest NOW to Build New Mexico's Future |
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By: Ron Tafoya
Governor Bill Richardson recently gave his state of the state address at the beginning of this year’s 30 day legislative session. We asked you what you think New Mexico’s priorities should be. Ron Tafoya says it may seem like the state must scale back on spending, but now is exactly the perfect time...
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Stories from Thu., 11 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Feb. 2010 |
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Senate Leader Warns Special Session Might be Necessary |
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By: Jim Williams
State Senator John Arthur Smith, a Deming Democrat who heads the Senate Finance Committee, continues to warn that state budget problems will lead to a special session this Spring. Smith told KUNM today that one issue is that both House and Senate budgets are relying heavily on additional federal money...
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Feb. 2010 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Every Thursday, we talk with reporters and writers from the online news source the New Mexico independent. This week and next, we’re checking in every afternoon with reporters from the independent from the state capitol to get updates on this year’s 30 day legislative session. Sarah Gustavus asked...
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Airdate: Thu., 11 Feb. 2010 |
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Just How Open Will a State Ethics Commission Actually Be? |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico remains one of just ten states without an ethics commission, but that may change soon. While the idea has failed in the state Senate the past several years, lawmakers this week are looking at several options for forming such a commission, and this year there seems to be some force behind...
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Stories from Wed., 10 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Feb. 2010 |
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NM Senate Passes Bill to Give Preference to In-State Businesses |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The state Senate has passed legislation that would change how the state calculates a preference for New Mexico companies that bid on state contracts. KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus has this summary of what was a complicated debate on the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: New Mexican Calls for Two Kinds of Sunshine |
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By: Tom Ormsby
KUNM recently asked you what you would say in your own Sate of the State Address. Governor Richardson gave his at the start of this year's legislative session. We heard from many of you about what you think New Mexico's priorities should be. Today we continue the KUNM State of the State Commentary series...
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Feb. 2010 |
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State Senate Passes Measure that Would Prohibit Use of Gender in Health Insurance Rate Setting |
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By: Jim Williams
Should insurance companies be allowed to charge women higher health coverage rates than men in New Mexico? That question led to an interesting debate in the state Senate Wednesday. From our capitol newsroom, KUNM’s Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Tama Herman says NM Should Eliminate Some Perceptions and Showcase Success |
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By: Tama Herman
Governor Bill Richardson recently gave his state of the state address at the beginning of this year’s 30 day legislative session. We asked what you think New Mexico’s priorities should be. Tama Herman says the state has great potential but it’s time to change some attitudes Listen Tama Herman works...
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Airdate: Wed., 10 Feb. 2010 |
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More Eyes, and Cameras, on State Lawmakers in Santa Fe |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Action at the state legislature is really heating up this week. That’s why we’ve decided to start bringing you updates every afternoon with reporters from the online news source, the New Mexico Independent. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus spoke with independent blogger and New Mexico Independent Reporter Heath...
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Stories from Tue., 9 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Tue., 9 Feb. 2010 |
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State Senate Overrides Second Bill Vetoed by Governor Bill Richardson Las Year |
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By: Jim Williams
The State Senate has overridden yet another of Governor Bill Richardson's 2009 vetoes. This measure, passed last year by both House and Senate, sought to take away some of the Governor's control over the State Investment Council. Currently the Governor appoints six members and chairs the council, giving...
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Airdate: Tue., 9 Feb. 2010 |
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Handheld Cellphones, Texting While Driving May Soon Be Illegal Statewide |
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By: Jim Williams
It may soon be illegal to use a handheld cellphone or texting device while driving a car anywhere in New Mexico. The state House of Representatives, on a 35 to 30 vote, passed a measure outlawing the practice. The bill is sponsored by Las Cruces Democratic Representative Antonio Lujan. He says there...
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Airdate: Tue., 9 Feb. 2010 |
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More Tax Increase Bills on the Way at State Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams and Scott Ki
With the legislative session set to end late next week at the Roundhouse, debate over how to balance the state budget continues to grow more intense. To help ease the state's estimates $500 million budget shortfall, New Mexico lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have proposed increasing personal...
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Airdate: Tue., 9 Feb. 2010 |
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NM Senator Bingaman says President's Planned Health Care Summit May Not Hold Much Promise |
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By: Jim Williams
Over the weekend, President Obama announced he would hold a televised health care summit with members of Congress later this month. Obama said he hopes it gets Republicans to "put their ideas on the table." For the most part, Republicans have been steadfastly opposed to the president's and congressional...
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Stories from Mon., 8 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Feb. 2010 |
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Domestic Violence Convictions Would Lead to Tougher Penalties for Officers |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico House has passed a measure that would keep domestic violence offenders out of law enforcement. The legislation specifically prevents offenders from becoming law enforcement officers for three years, and if officers are convicted of domestic violence crimes they could lose their certifications....
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Feb. 2010 |
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State Senate Votes to Override Contract Openness Veto |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has overridden one of Governor Bill Richardson’s 2009 vetoes. In last year’s legislative session, both House and Senate unanimously passed a measure that would require state agencies to disclose to each other and the legislature information about certain contracts. Richardson pocket...
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Feb. 2010 |
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Bill to Revitalize Las Cruces with State Tax Money Passes Senate |
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By: Jim Williams
A bill authorizing up to $8 million to revitalize downtown Las Cruces has passed the New Mexico Senate. As KUNM’s Jim Williams reports from our capitol newsroom, the bill seemed to receive support as much for how different it was from another recent development bill. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Put a Tax Hike on Oil, Not the Little Guy |
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By: Paul Krza
Governor Bill Richardson recently gave his state of the state address. We asked you where you think New Mexico's priorities should be, and many people answered. Paul Krza says it’s time for the state of New Mexico to hit up oil and dip into savings. Listen Paul Krza is a freelance writer from Socorro....
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Feb. 2010 |
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UNM President Wants Advice on How to "Streamline" University |
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By: Jim Williams
University of New Mexico President David Schmidly has announced he's putting together a "President's Strategic Advisory Team" to look at ways to streamline UNM's structures and activities. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with him Monday afternoon. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 8 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: NM Grandmother Wants the State to "Chose the Right Path" |
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By: Lora Lucero
Governor Bill Richardson recently gave his state of the state address. We asked you where you think New Mexico's priorities should be, and many people answered. Today, we begin the KUNM State of the State Commentary series with Lora Lucero. She says the state has the opportunity right now to chose...
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Stories from Fri., 5 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Fri., 5 Feb. 2010 |
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New Mexico Business Weekly Report |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week in business news. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 5 Feb. 2010 |
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Commentary: Stephanie Hiller Says New Mexicans Should Say No to Nukes |
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By: Stephanie Hiller
The Obama administration put out its federal budget proposal for 2011 earlier this week.The budget included an increase in funding for Los Alamos and Sandia National laboratories. The Associated Press reported that National Nuclear Security Administration Administrator Thomas D’Agostino said the U.S....
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Stories from Thu., 4 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Thu., 4 Feb. 2010 |
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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., 4 Feb. 2010 |
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NM Senate Passes Domestic Violence Legislation |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico Senate has passed a measure that would set up a commission to improve the state’s response to domestic violence and services for its victims. The bill would charge the governor with appointing to the commission 26 members from various state agencies and advocacy organizations. The...
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Stories from Wed., 3 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Wed., 3 Feb. 2010 |
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State Senate passes whistleblower protection bill...again |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has passed a bill protecting whistleblowers in New Mexico. The measure prohibits an employer from retaliating against a public employee for disclosing or threatening to disclose information about improper or unlawful behavior. Albuquerque Republican Senator Sue Wilson Beffort is the...
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Airdate: Wed., 3 Feb. 2010 |
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Sen. Tim Keller Wants to Hold Medicaid Harmless in State Budget |
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By: Jim Williams
Many state programs are facing budget cuts in this year's legislative session, but one state lawmaker says Medicaid funding should be protected. State Senator Tim Keller has sponsored legislation that would hold Medicaid harmless and maintain the same funding as last year. Keller says there are a range...
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Airdate: Wed., 3 Feb. 2010 |
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State Lawmakers Wants To Bring Back Vetoed Bill, Open State Contracts for Scrutiny |
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By: Jim Williams
State lawmakers are looking at bringing back a bill vetoed by Governor Bill Richardson that would open up the state's processes around its dealings with various contractors. From our capitol newsroom, KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Stories from Tue., 2 Feb. 2010
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Airdate: Tue., 2 Feb. 2010 |
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Domestic Partnership Legislation Still Moving in Senate, but is Facing Challenges |
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By: Scott Ki
The state legislature is once again taking up the issue of domestic partnerships, and the Roundhouse was packed Tuesday with hundreds of supporters and opponents of the proposal. KUNM's Scott Ki was at the capitol for the bill's first hearing in a session of the Senate Public Affairs Committee, and...
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Airdate: Tue., 2 Feb. 2010 |
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Bill Would Guarantee Issue of Individual Health Insurance Coverage |
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By: Scott Ki
While health care reform at the federal level appears stalled, New Mexico lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict health insurance companies from rejecting individuals with pre-existing conditions. Federal law already prohibits companies in the group health market from using pre-existing...
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