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KUNM News Archives: 2009 - March
Stories from Mon., 30 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 30 Mar. 2009 |
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Celebration Held in Honor of Cesar Chavez |
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By: Sidsel Overgaard
Tuesday marks the birthday of social activist and community leader Cesar Chavez. Hundreds of people gathered in Albuquerque over the weekend to celebrate the occasion a few days early. KUNM's Sidsel Overgaard was there to collect their thoughts on the man, his legacy, and what's being done to ensure...
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Airdate: Mon., 30 Mar. 2009 |
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Bingaman: U.S. Should Step Up Vehicle Inspections Along Border |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel and Sarah Gustavus
Senator Jeff Bingaman says one way the U.S. could help the Mexican government battle drug cartels along the border is to increase inspections of vehicles before they reach Mexico. That’s because many of the weapons being used by cartels appear to be coming from the U.S. Bingaman says border patrol...
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Stories from Fri., 27 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Mar. 2009 |
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Lieutanant Governor Denish to Hold Meeting About West Mesa Mass Grave |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish will meet this morning with community organizations, law enforcement, and media representatives to discuss the ongoing investigation into the recently discovered mass grave on Albuquerque’s West Mesa. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel spoke with Denish and asked her about about the changes...
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week's New Mexico business headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Mar. 2009 |
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Review: The Language of Birds |
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By: Jim Terr
Tonight brings the New Mexico premiere of a family opera featuring a cast of dozens of Santa Fe youth. The Lensic Performing Arts Center hosts “The Language of Birds” for the first of two nights. Reviewer Jim Terr says it’s a unique, and enjoyable, production. Listen Jim Terr is a satirist,...
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Airdate: Fri., 27 Mar. 2009 |
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Interview: Gloria Zamora, Author of "Sweet Nata" |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico has changed a lot since the 1950s- from new modern conveniences like electricity and telephones to greater acceptance of languages and cultures. But some things, like the importance of family, haven’t. Author Gloria Zamora looked back on her childhood in Mora and Corrales in her recently...
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Stories from Thu., 26 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 26 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's weekly conversation with writers and editors from the online New Mexico Independent. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 26 Mar. 2009 |
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Community Supported Agriculture: A Real Economic Stimulus |
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By: Jim Williams
As the economy continues to pressure more and more New Mexicans, many people are looking for less expensive ways to find healthy food. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, one answer might be local food collaboratives, because, as more participants are finding, economic recovery really begins at home. Listen...
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Airdate: Thu., 26 Mar. 2009 |
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Congress Passes Legislation that Protects the Sabinoso |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The US House of Representatives has passed a public lands measure that includes protection for the Sabinoso Wilderness area in northeastern New Mexico. The measure passed in the Senate last week, and was supported by both of the state’s Democratic Senators, Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall. The Sabinoso...
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Airdate: Thu., 26 Mar. 2009 |
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UNM Faculty Publish Open Letter Calling on Richardson to Withdraw Regent's Nomination |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
165 University of New Mexico faculty members have signed on to an open letter to New Mexicans calling for Governor Bill Richardson to withdraw his nomination of Jamie Koch to a new term on the University’s Board of Regents. Last month, UNM faculty members voted no confidence in Koch, UNM President David...
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Stories from Wed., 25 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Mar. 2009 |
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Boys to Men New Mexico |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Boys in New Mexico now have a new opportunity to learn about becoming a man. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus has more Boys to Men New Mexico will screen the documentary Journeymen, which follows two boys who went through the Boys to Men program, Thursday night at 6:30 at Warehouse 21 in Santa Fe
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Mar. 2009 |
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Winter Weather Back in New Mexico |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Many New Mexicans will likely get a shock of cold weather again this week. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the northern mountains from 6:00 AM through Friday morning. A winter storm watch will also be in effect for northeastern parts of the state tomorrow from 3:00...
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Mar. 2009 |
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U.S. House Passes Omnibus Bill |
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By: Evan Woodward
An area of southeastern New Mexico will now be protected in a proposal passed by the US House of Representatives today. The Omnibus Public Land Management Act failed in the House once before when a two thirds majority vote was required, but passed today on a vote of 285 to 140. The Senate passed the...
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Airdate: Wed., 25 Mar. 2009 |
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Governor Richardson Holds Office Hours in Albuquerque |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Some New Mexicans will get an opportunity to talk to Governor Richardson this week about bills that were passed by state lawmakers this year, but still need his signature for final approval. Governor Richardson has taken action on 22 bills, and he is looking for input from New Mexicans on any of the...
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Stories from Tue., 24 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Mar. 2009 |
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Governor Richardson Names College of Santa Fe Task Force; Students and Faculty Scramble to Prepare for Future |
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By: Jim Williams
The effort to save the College of Santa Fe continues. Governor Bill Richardson today identified members of a task force he's asked to look at the issue, but students and faculty are scrambling to prepare for what's next. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Mar. 2009 |
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Senator Bingaman to Lead Health Care Reform in U.S. Senate |
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By: Matt Laslo
New Mexico’s Senior Sentor Senator Jeff Bingaman is helping craft legislation to provide health insurance to all Americans. Matt Laslo reports for KUNM from Washington DC. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Mar. 2009 |
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Obama Administration Plans to Deal with Border Violence |
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By: Evan Woodward
On Tuesday Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano laid out the Obama Administrations response to ongoing drug violence in Mexico. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the federal government is taking several steps to address the issue, including some here in New Mexico. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 24 Mar. 2009 |
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Commentary: Media Literacy Classes Will Be Good For New Mexico Students |
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By: Jim Terr
One of the many bills that passed the state legislature in the session that just ended was one that will encourage public schools to include media literacy classes in their curriculum. The classes would be designed to give students a behind-the-scenes look at the media and how messages are crafted...
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Stories from Mon., 23 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 23 Mar. 2009 |
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Ken Burns' National Parks Documentary Comes to Albuquerque |
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By: Jim Williams
A new documentary from filmmaker Ken Burns is coming to PBS this fall, but is in Albuquerque today. Burns, who has in the fast focused on such unique U.S. pastimes as baseball and jazz, this time turns his lens on the national parks. He's once again teamed up with co-producer Dayton Duncan on the project....
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Stories from Fri., 20 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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Last Hours of Legislative Session: Stem Cell Bill Fails, Students Rally For College of Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
About eighteen hours remain in the state legislative session in Santa Fe, and the pace has accelerated. At the capitol, KUNM’s Jim Williams stopped running long enough to file this report.
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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Legislative Session Winds Down With Ethics Bills Still to be Addressed |
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By: Jim Williams
With about 18 hours left to go in the state legislative session, several ethics bills remain to be addressed by lawmakers. A measure establishing campaign contribution limits, which has passed the Senate, awaits a hearing in the House. A bill to establish an ethics commission to oversee violation complaints...
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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Poll Shows Support for Education |
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By: John West
A majority of New Mexicans say they'd be willing to pick up the tab to help public schools deal with the current budget crisis. A recent poll indicates nearly 60% of voters support a 3/4 of 1% increase in the gross receipts tax to fund schools. When voters were told the state education budget was facing...
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Almost every Friday, KUNM takes a look at business news around the state. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel spoke with Megan Kamerick, senior reporter at the New Mexico Business Weekly. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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Legislature Approves Open Conference Committees |
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By: Jim Williams
The state legislature has passed a bill to open legislative conference committees to the public and the press. The meetings, currently closed to the public, are used to hammer out differences between House and Senate versions of bills. The state Senate passed the measure late Thursday night on a vote...
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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State Licenses First Medical Marijuana Producer |
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By: Marco Grajeda
New Mexico officials approved the first licensed producer of medical marijuana Thursday, but as KRWG’s Marco Grajeda reports, the name and location of the non-profit business will remain confidential. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico Congressional Delegation Wants AIG to Give Money Back |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Federal lawmakers are considering proposals aimed at recovering at least some of the bailout dollars handed out to AIG executives as bonuses. Thursday, the House of Representatives approved a punitive tax on the bonuses, while several lawmakers, including members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation,...
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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Medium Speed Vehicle Legislation Awaiting Vote in State Senate |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Some sustainability advocates are hoping the state Senate will hold a floor vote on a bill that would create a new category of electric vehicle regulations. House Bill 294 would raise the maximum speed limit fro some electric vehicles from 25 to 35 miles per hour and make it legal for people to drive...
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Airdate: Fri., 20 Mar. 2009 |
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Congress HearsTestimony on Future of US Nuclear Weapons Complex |
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By: Jim Williams
A congressional subcommittee heard testimony this week on the future of the country's national laboratories as well as the nation's nuclear weapons complex. The conversation also focused on the possibility of moving the state's labs out from under the Department of Energy. KUNM's Jim Williams has more....
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Stories from Thu., 19 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Mar. 2009 |
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Non-Profits in New Mexico Keeping Tabs on Several Bills in State Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
As the state legislative session comes to a close in Santa Fe, non-profits in the state are keeping an eye on two bills that could have a major impact on them. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the measure are likely to focus on limiting non-profits' ability to send out mailers on candidates...
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Mar. 2009 |
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Supporters Applaud Repeal of Death Penalty |
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By: Evan Woodward
Governor Bill Richardson signed legislation late Wednesday to repeal the death penalty in New Mexico, calling it the "toughest decision" of his political career. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, supporters of the appeal are applauding the decision. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Jim Williams
Each week, KUNM visits with reporters from the online New Mexico Independent for a look at some of the most important stories in the state. This week, KUNM's Jim Williams sat down at the capitol with Independent reporter Gwyneth Doland and Senior Writer Trip Jennings and has this look at the final days...
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Mar. 2009 |
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Legislature Approves Measure to Examine and Increase Gender Equity in Schools |
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By: Jim Williams
The state legislature has given final approval to a measure requiring the Public Education Department to compile and act on gender equity information in school sports. KUNM's Jim Williams has more from the capitol. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Mar. 2009 |
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Border Violence and Immigration Reform |
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By: Tanya Snyder
Border violence is in the headlines these days, but a quieter move toward long-awaited immigration reform may be the big news for border states. Tanya Snyder reports for KUNM from Washington D.C. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 19 Mar. 2009 |
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Death Penalty Repealed in New Mexico |
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By: John West
Governor Richardson announced last night that New Mexico will become the 15th state to outlaw the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Richardson called his decision the most difficult of his career. KUNM's John West spoke by phone with the New Mexico Independent's...
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Stories from Wed., 18 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Mar. 2009 |
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Lieutanant Governor Denish Urges Richardson to Sign Death Penalty Repeal |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
In a hallway passing today, Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish gave Governor Bill Richardson a hand-written note that urged him to sign a bill repealing the death penalty in New Mexico. Lawmakers passed the measure on Friday. The bill replaces the death penalty with a life sentence or life without the...
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Mar. 2009 |
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Legislative Update: With 2 Days Left, Lawmakers Pass Domestic Violence Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
With just over two days left in the state legislative session in Santa Fe, lawmakers continue to act on some pieces of legislation that will likely impact New Mexicans. The House passed a measure Wednesday that will protect victims of domestic violence from having their property destroyed or taken from...
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Airdate: Wed., 18 Mar. 2009 |
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Interview: Jessica Arranda of Southwest Women's Law Center on the West Mesa Graves |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Over the past six weeks, the bodies of 12 women have been discovered buried on Albuquerque’s West Mesa in what is being called the largest crime scene in the city’s history. The remains of Julie Nieto, Cinnamon Elks, Gina Michelle Valdez, and Victoria Chavez have been identified. The four women were...
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Stories from Tue., 17 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Mar. 2009 |
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Legislative Update: Ethics Bills Make Their Way Through State Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
The state legislature has passed two fairly major ethics-related bills. The House approved a measure Tuesday that would set up a seven-member ethics commission to oversee questions of violations in the state. The Senate has passed a bill that would make it easier for the public to find out about contributions...
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Mar. 2009 |
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Richardson Holds Office Hours on Death Penalty Repeal |
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By: Scott Ki
Governor Bill Richardson got an earful Monday on whether or not he should sign the death penalty repeal bill lawmakers sent him last week. The governor held open office hours in Santa Fe. Lots of people, including KUNM's Scott Ki, were there. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico State Senate Begins Webcast of Proceedings |
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By: Marco Grajeda
The New Mexico State Senate is now broadcasting live on the internet. An official webcam began offering a view of the senate floor Monday following the passage of a resolution just three days earlier. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 17 Mar. 2009 |
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Gas Price Investigation Funded |
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By: Evan Woodward
A bill passed through the State House over the weekend would provide 50-thousand dollars to Attorney General Gary King’s office to investigate fluctuating gasoline prices in New Mexico. KRWG’s Evan Woodward has the details. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 16 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Mar. 2009 |
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Report: Tax Preparation Services Targeting Low-Income Families |
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A refund of close to $5,000 could be especially timely for New Mexico families during this recession. That's the upper end of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, for low-to-moderate income working families. However, a report released Monday by the Children's Defense Fund, or CDF, says New...
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Mar. 2009 |
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Congressmen Heinrich and Lujan Comment on AIG Bonuses from Bailout Funds |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
Members of New Mexico’s Congressional delegation are responding to the news that a company that recently received a multi-billion dollar bailout from the federal government paid executives $165 million in bonuses over the weekend. The American International Group, or AIG has received more than $170...
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Airdate: Mon., 16 Mar. 2009 |
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Richardson Has Until Wednesday Night to Sign or Reject Death Penalty Repeal |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Richardson has until late Wednesday night to make a decision on whether or not to sign the death penalty repeal bill lawmakers sent him late last week. According to the New Mexico Independent, he's gotten about 4,500 emails on the matter, and, as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the governor has...
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Stories from Fri., 13 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Mar. 2009 |
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Lawmakers Talk about Missing Women and West Mesa Bodies |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A group of state lawmakers met in the capitol rotunda today to talk about the women whose bodies have been found on a mesa west of Albuquerque. 13 bodies have been found in the same area since early last month. The three women who have been identified so far shared many similar characteristics such...
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Mar. 2009 |
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Death Penalty Repeal Passed by State Senate, Governor Not Sure He'll Sign It |
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By: Jim Williams
The death penalty may soon be a thing of the past in New Mexico. The state Senate has passed a bill repealing it. But Governor Bill Richardson hasn't yet made up his mind on whether he'll sign it. KUNM's Jim Williams has more from the capitol. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Mar. 2009 |
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Brothers' Sculptures Explore Identity on the Mexican Border |
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By: Megan Kamerick
An art exhibit currently in Albuquerque uses spectacular sculptures of blown glass mixed with pop culture icons to explore identity along the Mexican border. Megan Kamerick talked with the the two brothers about their show. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Mar. 2009 |
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Wilderness Bill Fails in US House |
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By: Evan Woodward
A bill that would have designated about 2 million acres of land throughout the country as protected wilderness fell just 2 votes shy of passing Wednesday in the US House. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the Omnibus Public Lands Package would have protected several areas in New Mexico, including the...
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Airdate: Fri., 13 Mar. 2009 |
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Interview: Dr. Maribel Alvarez on the Changing Face of Latino Arts |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The center of exploration for the American Latino arts scene may be in the southwest, especially along the border with Mexico. Dr. Maribel Alvarez assistant research professor at the University of Arizona. She is a folklorist and anthropologist who studies culture and representations of art and culture...
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Stories from Thu., 12 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Mar. 2009 |
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State Senate Passes Bill Cracking Down on Non-Profits' Mailers on Candidates, Lawmakers |
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By: Jim Williams
How do you get something to happen quickly in the state legislature? Apparently, send out mailers talking about lawmakers’ voting records. A battle over what non-profits can do related to elected officials and candidates reached a new level Thursday. The state Senate passed a bill that would allow candidates...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Every Thursday KUNM speaks with writers and reporters from newmexicoindependent.com about news from around the state. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus caught up with senior editor Trip Jennings by cell phone from the state capitol. On the site this week, Jennings covered Governor Richardson's appointment of former...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Mar. 2009 |
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Interview: Autistic Author and Activist Dr. Temple Grandin |
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By: Katie Stone
Dr. Temple Grandin is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. She has become famous for her work designing cattle-handling facilities with a sensitivity toward animals. The author and activist will be in New Mexico to speak at the Future Horizons Autism Conference...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Mar. 2009 |
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Winter Storm Headed For New Mexico |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Sunny skies and warm weather were replaced with winter temperatures and snow last night. The National Weather Service says those conditions will stick around through this weekend. The major impact is expected to begin tonight the main upper level storm system begins to spread across the western and...
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Mar. 2009 |
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Santa Fe Transfer Tax Defeated |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Fe Mayor David Coss says he'll look to use federal stimulus money to make up for the loss of tax dollars for affordable housing in the city. A measure that would have taxed home sales over $750,000 to help fund housing purchases for low-income buyers was defeated by voters Tuesday in Santa Fe....
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Airdate: Thu., 12 Mar. 2009 |
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NM Legislature Weighs Death Penalty Ban |
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By: Evan Woodward
The state senate is expected to vote on legislation in the next few days that would overturn the death penalty in New Mexico. House Bill 285 has already passed through the House and squeaked out of the Senate’s Judiciary Committee by a 6 to 5 vote Monday. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the Senate...
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Stories from Wed., 11 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Mar. 2009 |
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State Legislature Considering Changes in Stem Cell Laws |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
A new decision from the Obama administration on stem cell research means New Mexico lawmakers are considering changes to state restrictions. Republican state Senator John C. Ryan of Albuquerque is sponsoring a bill in this year’s legislative session that would allow biomedical research on more stem...
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Mar. 2009 |
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Attorney General King on Non-profit Donor Lists |
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By: Jim Williams
This year, bills are moving through the state legislature that could have broad impact on New Mexico non-profits. The measures would force non-profits to engage in what's called "targeted election related communication" to release to the public a list of anyone who's donated to them more than $1,000....
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Mar. 2009 |
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Commentary: Who's Stimulus is This Anyway? (Part 2) |
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By: Carol Miller
As millions of dollars begin to flow into the state from the recently-passed federal stimulus package, there are questions about some of the elements that were included in it. In the second of two essays, Commentator Carol Miller says she's finding some surprises in it that she wishes weren't there....
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Airdate: Wed., 11 Mar. 2009 |
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Sen. Udall Speaks About Voting Problems in New Mexico |
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By: Tanya Snyder
Congress is taking a look back at problems in last year’s election. Senator Tom Udall says New Mexico needs to make sure people weren’t denied the right to vote. Tanya Snyder reports for KUNM from Washington DC. Listen
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Stories from Tue., 10 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Mar. 2009 |
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$408M Sun Cal Development Bill Seems Likely to Pass State Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
A California-based developer with a major pending state tax incentive request has given over 52-thousand dollars to New Mexico legislators over the past two years. Sun Cal is seeking to develop 4-thousand acres of Albuquerque's West Mesa with a 408-million-dollar boost from the state. And as KUNM's...
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Mar. 2009 |
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Online Guide Explains Stimulus Funding in New Mexico |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Many New Mexicans are wondering when and how they are going feel the benefits of the economic stimulus package passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama last month. New Mexico’s congressional delegation Tuesday announced an online guide to the agencies that will oversee the distribution...
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Mar. 2009 |
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State Senate Passes Bill on Minor Consent for Healthcare |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has passed a bill allowing minors between the ages of 14 and 18 to consent to their own health care in certain situations. If a minor is living apart from his or her parents, or is the parent of a child, or when a health care provider deems the minor's health is in danger. The bill's...
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Mar. 2009 |
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State Senate Passes Measure to Create State Database |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has passed a bill that would set up an online database so the public could access and search state budgets after they've been developed. The bill, sponsored by Albuquerque Republican Senator Sander Rue, would also show state contracts and how much money is being spent on them. ...
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Airdate: Tue., 10 Mar. 2009 |
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Commentary: Who's Stimulus is This Anyway? (Part 1) |
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By: Carol Miller
As federal stimulus money begins to arrive in New Mexico and other states, it's becoming clearer where some of that money will be going. And for one independent analyst, commentator Carol Miller, the numbers aren't good. Here she has the first of two reports on her findings. Listen Carol Miller...
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Stories from Mon., 9 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Mar. 2009 |
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2010 Budget Could Mean Pay Cut for Public Employees |
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By: Jim Williams
A public employee advocate is warning that the state’s 2010 budget will mean a drop in take home pay for public employees of 1.5%. Ellen Bernstein is president of the Albuquerque Teacher’s Federation. She says House Bill 854, which has been incorporated into the state budget proposal, will essentially...
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Mar. 2009 |
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Transfer Tax Stirring Up Debate in Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Feans will vote Tuesday on an initiative that would set aside a percentage of home sales for an affordable workforce housing fund. The excise tax proposal has attracted vocal support and opposition in recent weeks. KUNM's Jim Williams has more. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 9 Mar. 2009 |
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Review: Unusual Pakistani Film Opens at Guild |
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By: Jim Terr
After a debut performance at the Santa Fe Film Festival in December, and a long run at the Santa Fe Film Center, an unusual Pakistani film opens this week at the Guild Cinema. Reviewer Jim Terr has more. Listen Jim Terr is a writer, satirist, and video producer from Santa Fe.
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Stories from Fri., 6 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Mar. 2009 |
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Review: Santa Fe Play Worth Spreading the Word About |
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By: Jim Terr
A theater production currently running in Santa Fe features a unique story of five Hispanic women and the laughs and struggles they face as a family. Reviewer Jim Terr says it's a compelling play that's worth spreading the word about. Listen Jim Terr is a satirist, actor, and video producer. He lives...
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Mar. 2009 |
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Legislative Update: House Passes Bill Requiring Data on Title IX Compliance |
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By: Jim Williams
The state House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring the state to compile data on whether public schools are following the federal Title IX law, which guarantees equal treatment of and opportunities for girls and boys in schools. KUNM’s Jim Williams reports from the capitol. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week in New Mexico's business world. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 6 Mar. 2009 |
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State Senate Majority Leader Warns of Webcasting Abuse |
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By: Jim Williams
As the state Senate prepares to debate a bill that would begin webcasting from that chamber, Majority Leader, Belen Democrat Michael Sanchez, continues to warn against the perils of increasing legislative openness. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen Gwyneth Doland, New Mexico Independent reporter,...
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Impact Statement on Transmission Project Sent Back for Review |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The proposed Desert Rock Power Plant has faced several hurdles in the planning process. Last year, the state and environmental groups filed lawsuits over air permits granted to the project by the Environmental Projection Agency. Now, opponents of the proposed coal fired power plant in northwestern...
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Stories from Thu., 5 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Mar. 2009 |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers from the online New Mexico Independent. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Mar. 2009 |
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Bill Could Open Up Travel to Cuba for Americans |
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By: Mireya Hernandez
A new administration in the White House could mean a change in U.S.-Cuba relations. And a $410 billion dollar spending bill designed to keep the federal government afloat through September includes a provision to open up travel to the island, but as KUNM’s Mireya Hernandez reports, not everyone is...
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Mar. 2009 |
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Richardson Praises U.S. Attorney General's Decision to Halt Raids |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
Patients who use prescribed marijuana can stop worrying about the federal Drug Enforcement Agency raiding marijuana dispensaries in 13 states. New Mexico currently allows the cultivation and sale of marijuana for medical use. Deborah Busemeyer is communications director for New Mexico's Department of...
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Airdate: Thu., 5 Mar. 2009 |
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State Senate Passes Bill Expanding Stalking Definition to Include New Technology |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has passed a bill expanding the definition of stalking to include the use of a computer or text-messaging device. Supporters say the change in the law is necessary because stalkers are finding new ways to harass and threaten victims. Santa Fe Democratic Senator Peter Wirth is the bill's...
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Campaign Contribution Limits Pass Legislative Committee |
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By: Jim Williams
A bill limiting campaign contributions to candidates in New Mexico has cleared a key legislative committee. The Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure that is a combination of several different proposals. That bill will now be carried by committee member, Senator Peter...
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Stories from Wed., 4 Mar. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Mar. 2009 |
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Obama Overturns Bush Rule That Disregarded Scientists' Opinions on Endangered Species |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
President Barack Obama announced this week that he is overturning a Bush administration rule that would have allowed some infrastructure and federal projects to move forward, despite possible effects on endangered species. Last December, the Bush administration said federally-initiated projects like...
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Mar. 2009 |
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Bingaman Defends Earmarks in Budget |
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By: Yanmei Xie
Earmarks—or federal money for home state projects, are again under attack as the Senate debates this year’s first budget bill. New Mexico Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman came to the defense of the earmarking process. Yanmei Xie reports for KUNM from Washington D.C. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Mar. 2009 |
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Interview: Think NM Director on Title Reform Legislation |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico House of Representatives may soon take up the issue of title reform on the house floor. The legislation would impact people who are buying a home or refinancing a home mortgage. Fred Nathan is the executive director of Think New Mexico. The organization has worked to support title...
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Airdate: Wed., 4 Mar. 2009 |
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Local Job Fair Has Lots of Attendees |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The unemployment rate in New Mexico, at about 4.9%, is lower than the national average of 7.6%. But as KUNM’s Elaine Baumgartel reports, jobseekers in Albuquerque showed up in force to look for work yesterday. Listen UPDATE: As of Thursday, March 5, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions...
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Stories from Tue., 3 Mar. 2009
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Sen. Tom Udall Addresses State Legislature on Clean Energy |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
Democratic Senator Tom Udall spoke with New Mexico lawmakers Monday about the national stimulus package that Congress passed last month. One area he addressed was energy. In his joint House and Senate address, Udall told state leaders that despite New Mexico’s oil and gas revenue losses, the state...
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Mar. 2009 |
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Legislative Update: State Senate Kills Bill Requiring Health Insurance Costs Transparency |
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By: Jim Williams
The state legislature has killed a bill that would have allowed consumers to see how much brokers charge in the price of their health insurance policies. The measure, sponsored by Albuquerque Democratic Senator Tim Keller, would have mandated that the breakdown be provided each time a consumer gets...
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Mar. 2009 |
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New Mexico’s Revenue Forecast Is Not Looking So Good |
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By: Jim Williams
Forecast revenues for the 2010 state budget continue to fall and a key budget lawmaker is warning there will have to be a special legislative session to find ways to plug the holes. Next year’s budget is already expected to be nearly 10% lower than the current year’s budget. Senate Finance Committee...
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Media Literacy Bill Passes NM House |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Media literacy classes may soon become more available to New Mexico students under a measure passed by the state house today. The legislation would require that students in grades 6 to 12 are offered classes in how to better understand and analyze information they receive from media sources like television,...
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Mar. 2009 |
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Interview: Author of "Mexican Enough" |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Author Stephanie Elizondo Griest grew up in south Texas. She has traveled the world, but recently decided to explore Mexico - a country not only closer to where she grew up, but where her mother was born. Griest says she believes wanderlust is literally encoded in her DNA. In high school, a foreign...
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Airdate: Tue., 3 Mar. 2009 |
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State Senate Passes Renewable Energy Tax Credits |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate has passed a bill extending renewable energy tax credits to companies that want to build solar or geothermal power plants in New Mexico. The bill allows for deduction of up to six percent of the cost of building the plants, and income and corporate taxes generated. The bill’s sponsor,...
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Stories from Mon., 2 Mar. 2009
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State Closer to Taking Over College of Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
The state is one step closer to taking over the College of Santa Fe. The House of Representatives passed a measure Monday authorizing the purchase of the private college. The College of Santa Fe has about $35 million in debt that it’s built up over the past eight years or so, and the takeover would...
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Airdate: Mon., 2 Mar. 2009 |
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Sen. Tom Udall Addresses State Legistlature on Healthcare |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
Democratic Senator Tom Udall addressed New Mexico lawmakers Monday about the national stimulus package that passed Congress last month. One of the areas he highlighted was healthcare. Before a joint session of state House and Senate members, Udall said healthcare and the economy are tied together and...
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