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KUNM News Archives: 2005 - March
Stories from Thu., 31 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Mar. 2005 |
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All the Notes |
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By: Roy Durfee
The extraordinary presence of pianist Cecil Taylor in Albuquerque for six days in April can only be amplified by a documentary by filmmaker Chris Felver entitled "All the Notes" which shows Taylor at work and at play.
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Mar. 2005 |
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President's Use of Taxpayer Money |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Topics as diverse as social security, medicaid, the war in Iraq, and the President's use of taxpayer money were discussed on this morning's call-in show.
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Mar. 2005 |
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Assertive Community Treatment |
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By: Sean Kindred
The latest thing in health care has come to Albuquerque. It's called Assertive Community Treatment and is performed in teams. Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez announced the new system this week.
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Stories from Wed., 30 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Mar. 2005 |
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King of the Corner |
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By: Roy Durfee
King of the Corner, an independently-made film showing Friday only at Albuquerque's Guild Cinema, is a perfect April Fool's Day event.
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Mar. 2005 |
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Water |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico State Engineer John D'Antonio says the rather stormy winter the state experienced this year means that spring runoff and projected state reservoir levels are substantially improved over the last seven years or so.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Mar. 2005 |
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Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute |
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By: Renee Blake
It's been a financially challenging period for the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. That's what people who have been laid off this week say they've been told.
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Stories from Tue., 29 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Mar. 2005 |
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Justice Group Funding |
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By: Michael Brasher
The Bernalillo County Commission voted 4-1 this afternoon to cut funding to a group that brought prosecutors, judges, and others involved in the justice system together to deal with common problems.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Mar. 2005 |
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Medicare |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico Congresswoman Heather Wilson discussed Medicare and Social Security reform at a health-care industry sponsored town hall meeting in Albuquerque today.
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Stories from Mon., 28 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Mar. 2005 |
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Poetry Drill Team |
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By: Paul Ingles
The high school letter jacket. It's a tradition separating the athletes from the rest of the non-varsity crowd. But in Santa Fe, a different kind of student is qualifying for the coveted letter jacket at a small private high school - students who make the Precision Poetry Drill Team.
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Airdate: Mon., 28 Mar. 2005 |
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Expansion in Israel |
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By: Jim Williams
Israel's government continues to indicate that further expansion into the heavily-Palestinian West Bank is likely in coming months and years, with hundreds of new homes planned for areas in the largest Jewish settlement just east of Jerusalem. The Albuquerque Peace and Justice Center will host a talk...
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Stories from Fri., 25 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Mar. 2005 |
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Nuclear Option |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
In Washington, U.S. Senators may adopt something known as the "nuclear option" to limit debate on the President's judicial nominees.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Mar. 2005 |
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Morning After Pill |
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By: Sean Kindred
On Emergency Contraception Day this past Tuesday, Naral New Mexico was present on the University of New Mexico's Albuquerque campus to distribute prescriptions for "Plan B," also known as the "morning after pill."
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Stories from Thu., 24 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Mar. 2005 |
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Small Businesses |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
What is happening to the small businesses, the corner stores and independent operations that line the cities and towns of our state? Some of those questions were explored this morning on the KUNM call-in show.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Mar. 2005 |
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Brother to Brother |
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By: Jim Terr
The film "Brother to Brother" is not typical of the films in the upcoming "African Effect Film Festival" in Santa Fe, but reviewer Jim Turr is glad it's included.
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Stories from Wed., 23 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Mar. 2005 |
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Tamara Saimons Commentary |
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By: Tamara Saimons
One couple who has committed to love and honor one another has done all they can to designate each other to the degree possible, as spouses. But Tamara Saimons says it's a challenge. One couple who has committed to love and honor one another has done all they can to designate each other to the degree...
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Mar. 2005 |
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Kitchen Angels |
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By: Jim Williams
Many non-profits in New Mexico are scrambling to find funding after the Lean Budget bill that came out of the recent legislative session. That budget left out some long-running programs that have seen state funds in the past.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Mar. 2005 |
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Winstone Zulu |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Tomorrow is World Tuberculosis Day. Tuberculosis is part of an epidemic that causes 6 million deaths a year worldwide. One man is traveling all over the United States to raise consciousness about the problem.
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Stories from Tue., 22 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Mar. 2005 |
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The Naked Emperor |
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By: Jim Terr
President Bush's stop in Albuquerque to promote social security reform strikes commentator Jim Turr as something a little more strange than just a policy visit.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Mar. 2005 |
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Dem Reaction |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Senator Jeff Bingaman today said privatizing Social Security will not strengthen the program's solvency, and will ultimately lead to a reduction of benefits for future New Mexico seniors.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Mar. 2005 |
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Bush |
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By: Nick Layman
Before heading off to Texas for the Easter weekend, President Bush took part in a west coast tour to promote his social security reform plan. Mr. Bush made a stop in Albuquerque at a senior center and a town hall meeting.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Mar. 2005 |
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In the Realms of the Unreal |
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By: Roy Durfee
The worlds of art and literature take over from the world of music next week at Albuquerque's Guild Cinema with a filmic consideration of "The Mystery of Henry Darger," one of the last century's most eccentric artists.
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Stories from Mon., 21 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Mar. 2005 |
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Pet Projects Passed |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Last-minute maneuvering resulted in several of Governor Bill Richardson's pet projects being passed at the New Mexico State Legislature over the weekend.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Mar. 2005 |
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Rabbi Michael Lerner Commentary |
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By: Jim Terr
Commentator Jim Terr heard Rabbi Michael Lerner's talk in Santa Fe recently, and while impressed, felt at first that he was hearing information that Republicans could use to their advantage. Then he had a second thought: THOUGHTS ON RABBI MICHAEL LERNER I heard Rabbi Michael Lerner, founder of the...
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Mar. 2005 |
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Election Reform |
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By: Jim Williams
Just before the end of the session, the New Mexico Legislature also approved what amounted to a package of bills aimed at "election reform."
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Stories from Fri., 18 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Mar. 2005 |
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Rabbi Lerner Pt. 2 |
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By: Renee Blake
Rabbi Michael Lerner visited New Mexico and spoke at the Lensic Theater in Santa Fe last night. He visited KUNM to talk about the Tikkun community and its emphasis.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Mar. 2005 |
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Rendition Protest |
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By: Sean Kindred
On Saturday, Stop the War Machine held a protest outside the Senator Domenici Federal Courthouse in downtown Albuquerque.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Mar. 2005 |
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Voter Reform |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Voter reform has been a hot topic since the last election. New legislation passed through the New Mexico House today impacting the future of New Mexican voters. Some want to see similar sweeping changes on a national level.
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Stories from Thu., 17 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Mar. 2005 |
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American Occupation in Iraq |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
This Sunday, March 20th, marks the two-year anniversary of the American occupation in Iraq. Many pose questions concerning our effectiveness there and whether we should be there at all.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Mar. 2005 |
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Home of the Brave |
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By: Roy Durfee
In a break from a run of marvelous music on the big screen, Albuquerque's Guild Cinema returns to the political documentary this weekend with "Home of the Brave."
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Mar. 2005 |
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Rabbi Lerner Pt. 1 |
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By: Renee Blake
Santa Fe is playing host to the somewhat unwilling leader of a new religious and political movement this evening.
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Stories from Wed., 16 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Mar. 2005 |
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Udall Legislation |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Representative Tom Udall has introduced legislation creating a new independent board to ensure that government efforts to fight terrorism do not annihilate citizen freedoms granted by the U.S. Constitution.
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Stories from Tue., 15 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Mar. 2005 |
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Election Reform |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson called for the legislature to enact sweeping reforms in the state election code early in the 2005 legislative session.
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Stories from Mon., 14 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Mar. 2005 |
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Born Into Brothels |
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By: Jim Terr
The 2004 documentary Oscar winner, "Born into Brothels", is now playing at the CCA in Santa Fe.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Mar. 2005 |
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Melissa Jameson Commentary |
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By: Melissa Jameson
In tonight's commentary Melissa Jameson, a local teacher, reflects on the struggle for equality regardless of sexuality in the context of history.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 14 Mar. 2005 |
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Pre-Kindergarten Proposal Changes |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Changes to a pre-kindergarten proposal at the State Capitol have given it new life.
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Stories from Fri., 11 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Mar. 2005 |
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Health/Public Lands Sale |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Governor Bill Richardson scored a win today, as the New Mexico State House of Representatives unanimously approved one of his favored health intiatives.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Mar. 2005 |
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Plantation Alaap |
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By: Roy Durfee
"Out Ch'Yonda", Albuquerque's multi-cultural arts center on South Fourth street in Barelas, is the venue for another new work this weekend called "Plantation Alaap."
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Mar. 2005 |
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The Last Days of Judas Iscariot |
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By: Roy Durfee
The first major work of a playwright whose latest play, "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot", recently opened at the Public Theater in New York and can currently be seen in Albuquerque.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Mar. 2005 |
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Citizen Activists' Sit-In |
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By: Jim Williams
A group of "citizen activists" held a sit-in earlier today at the State Capitol. The effort was designed to challenege several lawmakers' support for anti-same-sex marriage legislation.
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Stories from Thu., 10 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Mar. 2005 |
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Air Pollution Controls |
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By: Deborah Martinez
A four corners consumer group and public service company of New Mexico have come to an agreement that ends a lawsuit over air pollution controls at the San Juan generating station.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Mar. 2005 |
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Social Security Reform |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow told an Albuquerque business group today that President Bush's proposed changes to Social Security are vital to keeping the program solvent.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Mar. 2005 |
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Regulating Payday Loan Industry |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
This morning's KUNM call-in show was about regulating the payday loan industry in New Mexico.
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Stories from Wed., 9 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Mar. 2005 |
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Bosque del Apache Refuge |
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By: Paul Ingles
Paul Ingles visited the Bosque del Apache wildlife refuge at the height of bird watching season - just as the cranes and geese began to head north with the coming of spring.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Mar. 2005 |
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Cougar Commentary |
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By: Geneva Langworthy
A bill to shoot cougars on sight is not Geneva Langworthy's idea of a good piece of Legislation. She is opposing House Bill 47 as a citizen, and hopes she won't be alone.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Mar. 2005 |
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Jobless |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico's employment picture in January was relatively bright...especially when one considers it is often in the first part of the year when businesses lay off workers.
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Stories from Tue., 8 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Mar. 2005 |
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Weather Data Awareness Week |
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By: Jim Williams
The Albuquerque National Weather Service office is holding its first "Weather Data Awareness Week" this week.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Mar. 2005 |
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The Silenced Cry |
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By: Roy Durfee
On this International Women's Day, Roy Durfee offers this review of a book written by a journalist who traveled internationally and shared her cultural experience amidst the horrors of the daily news.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Mar. 2005 |
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Wage Discrimination |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The State House has considered a bill that would prohibit wage discrimination based on one's gender. However, the bill failed to clear the chamber.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Mar. 2005 |
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Taos Banner |
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By: Renee Blake
The Action Coalition of Taos ran into some of the rules and calendars needed to be followed when they applied to put up a banner announcing a rally scheduled for the second anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq.
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FULL STORY |
Stories from Mon., 7 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Mar. 2005 |
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Cockfighting Ban |
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By: Jim Williams
The State House of Representatives of New Mexico passed a cockfighting ban on March 1st by an overwhelming 50 to 15 vote.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Mar. 2005 |
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Candlelight Vigil For The Victims Of Hate |
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By: Steve Emmons
1500 New Mexicans filled the Santa Fe Plaza for a candlelight vigil Saturday evening, standing in solidarity with James Maestas and all victims of hate crimes.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Mar. 2005 |
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Crystal Meth Legislation |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
A number of bills dealing with New Mexico's problem with methamphetamine are under consideration at the state capitol.
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Stories from Fri., 4 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Mar. 2005 |
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Fear and Trembling |
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By: Hadley Harper
Hadley Harper reviews this film, playing at the Santa Fe Center for the Contemporary Arts, in which a young working woman in Tokyo learns that even those with the best of intentions can become victims.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Mar. 2005 |
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Hate Crime in Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
A man is currently fighting for his life in a Santa Fe hospital after he and another man were attacked in an apparent incident of gay bashing.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Mar. 2005 |
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Budget Bombshell |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Richardson raised the spectre of a budgetary trainwreck at the state capitol. That and more from Tom Trowbridge.
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FULL STORY |
Stories from Thu., 3 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Mar. 2005 |
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The Power of Nightmares |
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By: Roy Durfee
Just what do the British watch on TV? Roy Durfee reviews this peek at BBC Public Affairs programming, shown at Albuquerque's Guild Cinema.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Mar. 2005 |
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Call-in Recap |
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By: Renee Blake
New Mexico Voices for Children recently released a report critical of the New Mexico Personal Income Tax cut. Gerry Bradley of NM Voices and J.D. Bullington of ACI discuss the issue on KUNM's morning call-in show.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Mar. 2005 |
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Medical Marijuana |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The state Senate has endorsed three separate bills that would allow patients with cancer and other debilitating diseases to use marijuana to ease their symptoms.
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Stories from Wed., 2 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Mar. 2005 |
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Legislature Recap |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Some state lawmakers and judges are promoting a device they say is a viable alternative to juvenile incarceration.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Mar. 2005 |
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Alvarado Transportation Center |
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By: Sean Kindred
Earlier today, Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez held a press conference to celebrate the groundbreaking for phase two of the Alvarado Transportation Center.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Mar. 2005 |
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Death Penalty |
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By: Jim Williams
On a 5 to 4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the death penalty for minors in the United States. New Mexico legislators also are considering a death penalty repeal in the state.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Mar. 2005 |
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UNM Peace Fair |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
The University of New Mexico Peace Studies program held its first peace fair this week in an effort to further the idea of peace through education and practice.
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Stories from Tue., 1 Mar. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Mar. 2005 |
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Qwest Bills |
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By: Deborah Martinez
Competition and service to rural areas are two of the concerns surrounding bills proposed by phone company Qwest communications at the Legislature.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Mar. 2005 |
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Methamphetamine |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Attorney General Patricia Madrid has joined eight other AGs and officials from thirteen other states to attack what they're calling the biggest illegal drug menace in America: the use and production of methamphetamine.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Mar. 2005 |
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Space Is The Place |
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By: Roy Durfee
A new film series on campus will present a rare and exotic experience this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
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FULL STORY |
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Mar. 2005 |
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How Power Distorts Morality |
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By: Andrew Bard Schmookler
It is said that moral values played a major role in the recent Presidential Election. Commentator Andrew Bard Schmookler is worried about how Americans' way of thinking about "moral values" seems to have become too narrow.
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