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KUNM News Archives: 2009 - April
Stories from Thu., 30 Apr. 2009
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Every week, KUNM speaks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent. This week, KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talked with senior writer Trip Jennings, who covered Governor Richardson's announcement that he will support prison reform initiatives in the 2010 legislative session. A prison...
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Richardson Calls for Ban on Use of Third-Party Placement Agents in State Investments |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson has called for a ban on the use of so-called "third-party placement agents" in investing state permanent funds. The FBI is investigating Aldus Equity Partners, the company that has been advising New Mexico investment managers on which funds to purchase. The investigation involves...
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NM Dept of Health Sending in More Possible Swine Flu Samples for Testing |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today that it is sending two more samples to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be tested for swine flu. The samples are from a 14 year-old female and 15 year-old male both from Socorro County. State health officials previously reported...
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Apr. 2009 |
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Border Patrol Conducts Swine Flu Screenings |
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By: Sidsel Overgaard
As of Wednesday, 49 people with flu-like symptoms have been stopped at US Borders to be tested for swine flu. But Roger Maier with Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, in El Paso says the screenings aren’t slowing down operations there. He says officers are simply looking for signs of illness while...
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Santa Fe Community College "Quite Strong" Says President |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Fe Community College officials are doing their best to separate themselves in people’s minds from the College of Santa Fe, which faces a shutdown next month if a way isn’t found to save it. Receptionist Kris Toth says she’s receiving more than a dozen calls a week from people concerned about...
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Apr. 2009 |
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Santa Fe City Coucil Approves Resolution to Buy the College of Santa Fe |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Supporters of the debt-ridden College of Santa Fe or CSF got some good news last night. The Santa Fe City Council unanimously approved a resolution giving city staff permission to negotiate with creditors of the college, possibly leading to a city take-over of CSF. The college is carrying a budget...
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Stories from Wed., 29 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Apr. 2009 |
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New Mexico Hospitals Prepare for Possible Pandemic |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
There have not been any cases so far of swine flu in New Mexico but medial facilities have plans in place to deal with a potential influenza outbreak. KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus has details. Listen TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO: If a swine flu outbreak occurs in New Mexico, there would be two issues for medical...
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Apr. 2009 |
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Court of Appeals Reverses Ruling on Otero Mesa Oil and Gas Leases |
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By: Evan Woodward
The United States Court of Appeals reversed a decision Tuesday related to oil and gas leases on Otero Mesa. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the decision means that the Bureau of Land Management or BLM, will likely have to complete an environmental impact statement on the entire Mesa and consider...
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Apr. 2009 |
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Chilean Court Considers Case Against Mexico Over Femicides |
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By: Kent Paterson
A groundbreaking international legal case involving the murders of three women in Ciudad Juarez Mexico is being heard this week. Convened in Santiago, Chile, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights is considering a complaint against the Mexican government by mothers of femicide victims. KUNM’s Kent...
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Apr. 2009 |
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Santa Fe City Council Set to Debate Fate of College of Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
The Santa Fe City Council will debate the future of the College of Santa Fe tonight. Mayor David Coss has presented several possible options to help save the financially strapped institution. The discussion is happening on the eve of a task force's report on its recommendations on what to do with the...
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Stories from Tue., 28 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Apr. 2009 |
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NM State Epidemiologist on Swine Flu |
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By: Jim Williams
Swine flu continues to dominate the news in the U.S., and many are wondering how bad it will get here. Deaths in Mexico are bing attributed directly to the flu, and while U.S. cases have been relatively mild, health officials are concerned that may change. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with New MExico State...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Apr. 2009 |
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Swine Flu Worried Patients Visit Local Emergency Rooms |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Swine flu hasn’t been found in New Mexico but some concerned people are showing up to local hospitals to have their symptoms checked out. Mike Richards is chairman of the department of emergency medicine at the University of New Mexico hospital. Listen RICHARDS: “We’ve actually been quite busy with...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Apr. 2009 |
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EPA Asks Desert Rock Plant to Undergo Additional Permit Process |
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By: Jim Williams
A coal-fired plant proposal for northwest New Mexico appears to have hit another wall. The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has asked that the plant go through another permitting process. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Apr. 2009 |
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Udall On Specter's Switch to the Democratic Party |
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By: Peter Granitz
Republican Senator Arlen Specter announced that he would switch his political affiliation to the Democratic Party. New Mexico Senator Tom Udall welcomed Specter into his party. Peter Granitz has more from Washington D.C. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Apr. 2009 |
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Uranium Mining in New Mexico Faces UPhill Battle |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
Albuquerque-based Hydro Resources, or HRI, is facing an uphill battle for a water permit to mine uranium in northwest New Mexico. Its parent company, Uranium Resources Incorporated, wants to use in-situ leaching, or ISL, to extract uranium. While a federal mining permit has been issued, the EPA says...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Apr. 2009 |
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New Mexico Agrees to Provide Retirement Benefits to Domestic Partners |
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By: Sidsel Overgaard
New Mexico will soon provide health insurance to the domestic partners of retired state employees. The change is a result of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union. State workers have had the option of covering their domestic partners on the state health plan since the governor issued...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Apr. 2009 |
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Commentary: Dominance or Tolerance? |
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By: Craig Barnes
Dominance or tolerance? That choice seems to be coming up more and more as the Obama Administration takes its foreign policy out into the world. Some are critical of the president's approach. For perspective, KUNM Commentator Craig Barnes takes a lesson from one son's response to losing his father a...
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Stories from Mon., 27 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Apr. 2009 |
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NM Department of Health Comments on Threat of Swine Flu |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Governor Bill Richardson announced Sunday that state health and emergency officials have emergency plans in place in case New Mexico develops any cases of swine influenza. As KRWG’s Marco Grajeda reports, the announcement comes after federal officials declared a national public health emergency because...
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Apr. 2009 |
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Bingaman Wants Seized Drug Money for Ports of Entry |
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By: Evan Woodward
Last week, New Mexico’s Senior Senator, Democrat Jeff Bingaman sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, requesting that some of the drug money seized by federal agents be used to improve ports of entry. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Apr. 2009 |
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Bingaman Comments on Swine Flu |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says Homeland Security Director Janet Napolitano did the right thing in calling the swine flu situation a “public health emergency” in the U.S. Swine influenza has taken the lives of as many as 149 people in Mexico, and has sickened dozens in the U.S. thus far....
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Apr. 2009 |
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Commentary: Smart Grids Should Be Publicly Owned |
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By: Mark Sardella
Much has been made lately of a so-called "smart grid" for electricity transmission. Such a grid would, ideally, carry renewable energy from one place to another, including wind and solar power generated in New Mexico. As KUNM commentator Mark Sardella notes though, little has been said about what happens...
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Apr. 2009 |
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New Mexico Sets Up Swine Flu Hotline |
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By: Evan Woodward
Health officials in New Mexico, swamped with calls about the swine flu have set up a swine flu hotline. KRWG’s Evan Woodward has the details. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Apr. 2009 |
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EPA to Reconsider Permit for Desert Rock |
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By: Jim Williams and Sarah Gustavus
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to reconsider an air permit for a planned coal-fired power plant in northwestern New Mexico. The project, known as Desert Rock, is intended to be built on Navajo nation land. Regional EPA officials want to reconsider parts of the project’s air permit...
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Stories from Fri., 24 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Apr. 2009 |
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Charter Amendment Would Force Albuquerque Political Non-Profits to Disclose Donors |
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By: Jim Williams
A proposal to crack down on non-profits that involve themselves in New Mexico elections appears to have a tough road ahead in Albuquerque. KUNM’s Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: Jim Belshaw talks about Trickster in the Front Yard |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Jim Belshaw was a columnist for the Albuquerque Journal for 28 years. He’s not a native of New Mexico, but he’s listened to and shared many stories from people who live here. A new book collects some of his stories about people and changes in New Mexico, as well as some of his own tales about life...
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Apr. 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 business headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: Equal Pay Advocate Lilly Ledbetter (Part 2) |
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By: Jim Williams
Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter is best known for filing a lawsuit against Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1998, alleging pay discrimination. While she lost the suit in the U.S. Supreme court, she was the impetus for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which overturned the statute of limitations...
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Stories from Thu., 23 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Apr. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: Equal Pay Advocate Lilly Ledbetter (Part 1) |
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By: Jim Williams
A tireless advocate for equal pay for women was in Albuquerque this weekend. Lilly Ledbetter filed a lawsuit against Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1998, alleging pay discrimination. While she lost the suit in the U.S. Supreme Court, she has since been the impetus for the passage of fair pay legislation...
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Stories from Wed., 22 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Apr. 2009 |
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Albuquerque Documentarian Says Topsoil Can Save the Earth |
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By: Jim Williams
Can topsoil save the earth? An Albuquerque documentary producer says the answer is "yes". As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, a special Earth Day 2009 broadcast on KNME takes a look at how healthy dirt- and the things that grow in it- absorbs greenhouse gases. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Apr. 2009 |
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Environmental Advocates Work to Preserve Mexican Mangrove Forests |
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By: Kent Paterson
On this Earth Day, mangrove estuaries are endangered across the planet. In Mexico, environmentalists are fighting to preserve an essential ecosystem. Kent Paterson has this report from Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Listen
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Stories from Tue., 21 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Apr. 2009 |
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New Mexico Lawmakers Raise Eyebrows with Staff Bonuses |
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By: Matt Laslo
New Mexico lawmakers have raised some eyebrows with bonuses they passed out to their staffs last year. Matt Laslo reports from Washington. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 20 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Apr. 2009 |
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State Figures Respond to Greenhouse Gas Emission Proposal from EPA |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposal last week to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA says climate change is an "enormous problem" and that the greenhouse gases that are responsible for it endanger public health and welfare. The agency’s findings are based on a study that was...
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Stories from Fri., 17 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! |
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By: Jim Williams
Author, journalist and Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman is in New Mexico this weekend for a series of events, culminating with a talk at UNM's Woodward Hall Sunday night at 7 PM. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with Goodman about her latest book, her radio program, and the state of the world as she sees it....
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Apr. 2009 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with Megan Kamerick about this week in New Mexico business news. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 16 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Apr. 2009 |
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Review: Documentary Looks at Polio in India |
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By: Jim Terr
The vaccine for polio in the United States meant that few children would experience lifelong suffering related to the disease. However, the virus still exists in some of the world’s most vulnerable places. A documentary short, the Final inch, follows efforts to finally wipe out polio in India. ...
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Apr. 2009 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Every Thursday KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with reproters from the New Mexico Independent. Senior writer Trip Jennings joined her in the studio this afternoon to talk about yesterday's tax protests around the state, called tea parties. She asked him how the protests came about, both in New Mexico and...
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Apr. 2009 |
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Albuquerque Tea Party Protests Taxes, Administration |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
Protesters gathered in some New Mexico towns yesterday as part of a coordinated nationwide tea party to protest the way the federal government spends tax dollars. Along Montgomery Boulevard in Albuquerque, people, signs and honking horns were plentiful on this year’s tax day. Local organizer Tina...
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Apr. 2009 |
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Napolitano Appoints Border Czar Alan Bersin |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discussed plans to quell cartel violence along the U.S./ Mexico border during a visit to El Paso, Texas. During her stop the cabinet secretary appointed a former Justice Department official to a new “Border Czar” post overseeing the drug violence crackdown....
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: Jason Yurcic, Poet and Activist |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
West End Press is publishing the New Series a collection of volumes of poetry from local poets who push the boundaries of the genre. Jason Yurcic is one of the featured poets who will be reading at the Albuquerque Cultural Conference’s Poetry and Activism event tomorrow night in Albuquerque. Yurcic...
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Stories from Wed., 15 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Apr. 2009 |
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Supreme Court Justice Scalia Visits Albuquerque |
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By: John West
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is considered a key member of the conservative wing of the Court. Scalia made a rare visit to Albuquerque Tuesday, where he explained his judicial philosophy. KUNM's John West reports. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Apr. 2009 |
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Sen. Udall Tours U.S.-Mexico Border |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico's Junior Senator Tom Udall was in Southern New Mexico Tuesday to tour the U.S./Mexico border by helicopter. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Udall was also briefed about border security issues by a variety of federal agencies. Listen
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Stories from Tue., 14 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Apr. 2009 |
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Report: Active Duty GIs Turing To Civilian Medical Care |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
A University of New Mexico Sociology professor and medical doctor has co-authored a study that indicates more and more active duty GIs are turning to the civilian sector for medical care. KUNM’s Julie LaJeunesse has more. Listen AUDIO SCRIPT: Dr. Howard Waitzkin, is also a founder of Civilian Medical...
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Apr. 2009 |
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Bingaman Discusses Border Security |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico’s Senior Senator Democrat Jeff Bingaman was in Las Cruces yesterday to meet with local, state and federal law enforcement officials to discuss border security. KRWG’s Evan Woodward has the details. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Apr. 2009 |
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Mayor Martin Chavez, State Officials Extend “Stand by the School Program” |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
It’s hoped that a uniformed presence of a different kind might help keep kids out of trouble in Albuquerque’s public schools. As KUNM’s Julie LaJeunesse reports, officials hope a long-running fascination with fire trucks will translate into communication. Listen AUDIO SCRIPT: Mayor Martin Chavez,...
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Apr. 2009 |
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Santa Fe Program Trains At Risk Youth for Green Jobs |
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By: Jim Williams
The challenging economy means different things to different people. For some, it’s more a less a guarantee they probably won’t find a job anytime soon. For others, especially young people whose families are struggling, it means fighting the temptation to lash out in frustration or hit the streets. And...
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Apr. 2009 |
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Community Event in Albuquerque Focuses on Race |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Do you ever find yourself challenged during conversations about race and US history? A week-long community event focusing on issues of race, racial identity, and ending racism kicks off tomorrow in Albuquerque. White History Week was created by two African American women in Albuquerque, Virginia Hampton...
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Stories from Mon., 13 Apr. 2009
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Santa Fe's Railyard: The New Plaza? |
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By: Scott Ki
Santa Fe is known for its historic downtown and Plaza, but some locals complain that it’s only for tourists. Will the newly-opened Railyard become the “new Plaza” for Santa Feans? KUNM’s Scott Ki has this report.
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Stories from Fri., 10 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Apr. 2009 |
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Energy Secretary Meets with Sandia Lab Employees |
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By: John West and Sarah Gustavus
Host Sarah Gustavus talks with reporter John West about Secretary Chu's visit to New Mexico.
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Apr. 2009 |
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Governor Richardson's Last Day of Bill Signing for 2009 |
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By: Jim Williams
Today was Governor Bill Richardson’s final day to take action on measures passed during the state legislative session that ended three weeks ago. As KUNM’s Jim Williams reports, the governor ended up signing 290 bills and vetoing 34, one of which has been getting increasing attention in recent days....
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Apr. 2009 |
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Otero Mesa Report Finds Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits of Drilling |
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By: Jim Williams
A non-profit research group whose major client is the federal Bureau of Land Management has produced a study that says drawbacks outweigh benefits of oil and gas drilling on B-L-M land on Otero Mesa. Montana-based Headwaters Economics studied the potential extraction, and this week released its findings....
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Apr. 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., 10 Apr. 2009 |
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PRC Commissioner Indicted for Elections Related Charges Says He Won't Step Down |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Public Regulation Commission member Jerome Block Jr. says he has no plans to step down from his position after being indicted this week on elections related charges. KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus has more.
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Apr. 2009 |
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PRC Considers PNM's Request for Residential Electricity Rate Hike |
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By: Scott Ki
New Mexico’s Public Regulation Commission has been holding formal hearings this week to consider Public Service Company of New Mexico's proposal to raise residential electricity rates by nearly ten percent over the next year. KUNM’s Scott Ki spoke with Commissioner Jason Marks during a break in the...
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Stories from Thu., 9 Apr. 2009
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Apr. 2009 |
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NMSU Tuition Rate Hike |
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By: Evan Woodward
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents voted three to two yesterday to increase in-state student tuition by 5%. As KRWG’s Evan Woodward reports, the decision was made in response to budget cuts at the state level.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Apr. 2009 |
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Issues Facing Women Veterans In New Mexico |
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By: Julie LaJeunesse
New Mexico is home to 16,000 women veterans. Many of them experience gender inequality and discrimination in the military and those who work with women in the service continue to say more needs to be done for them. KUNM’s Julie LaJeunesse reports.
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Stories from Wed., 8 Apr. 2009
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Public Input Requested on State Water Plan |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Every five years, the New Mexico State Water Plan is updated to factor in fluctuations in water demand and resource availability. This year the plan will be revised, but before that happens, several public forums are planned to get feedback from residents. KRWG’s Marco Grajeda reports. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Apr. 2009 |
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Rep. Martin Heinrich Says First 100 Days in Congress Busy, Very Productive |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico First Congressional District Representative Martin Heinrich is using a two-week break in Washington to reflect on his first 100 days in the House. Heinrich sat down with KUNM's Jim Williams earlier today to talk about what it's been like for him. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Apr. 2009 |
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UNM Regents Approve Tuition Hikes |
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By: Jim Williams
University of New Mexico Regents have approved tuition hikes for students in the 2009-2010 academic year. Rates will rise 5% for in-state students, and 10% for out of state students. There will also be a student-approved fee increase of about $78. The board of regents said they were making the...
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: Stever Terrell of the Santa Fe New Mexican on Jerome Block Jr. Indictment |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A newly elected member of the state’s Public Regulation commission, or PRC, has been indicted on eight counts of violating state elections laws, including two counts of embezzlement. A grand jury handed down the indictments today for Jerome Block Jr. and his father Jerome Block Senior. Newspaper...
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Stories from Tue., 7 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Apr. 2009 |
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Task Force Tries to Salvage College of Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
A task force looking at the fate of the College of Santa Fe has met twice now. It’s broken up into three committees: planning, finance, and economic, to look at different options to save the college. Governor Bill Richardson put the task force together last month, and wants a report by the end of...
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Apr. 2009 |
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Governor Richardson Signs 2010 Budget |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson signed 113 bills Tuesday, including the 2010 budget, and a measure that will reduce state employees’ take home pay. KUNM’s Jim Williams has more from the capitol. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: Bill Brunson of the IRS on This Year's Tax Changes |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
This year’s tax deadline is coming up, and for people who haven’t filed, new rebates and credits can seem like a BIG hurdle. Bill Brunson is a spokesperson for the Internal Revenue Service. He KUNM's Sarah Gustavus that there are almost a gazillion (that’s his word) new things in this year’s tax code....
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Apr. 2009 |
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Community Coalition Demands Answers on Hadley Beating |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A coalition of groups is demanding an investigation into the almost fatal beating of a prisoner by another inmate. Avery Hadley is currently in a coma in an Albuquerque hospital. His father says Hadley is likely paralyzed on his right side. Hadley was in protective custody at the Bernalillo County...
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: State Timber Management Officer and Author Mary Stuever |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Wildfires have the potential to be especially devastating in dry years in New Mexico, and 2009 is no exception. State timber manager Mary Stuever has been fighting fires and managing forests in New Mexico and Arizona for over 25 years. She recently released a collection of essays printed over the...
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Stories from Mon., 6 Apr. 2009
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Bingaman Pushing for Program to Stem Smuggling Along Border |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico’s Senior Senator, Democrat Jeff Bingaman, is urging the Obama administration to revive a National Guard program aimed at reducing the flow of drugs and contraband along the U.S.-Mexico border. KRWG’s Evan Woodward has the details. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Apr. 2009 |
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Women Veterans Meet at Conference in Las Cruces |
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By: Marco Grajeda
New Mexico's 16,000 women veterans have a chance to meet up with each other once each year during a conference aimed at keeping them up to date on state and federal benefits. The women range in age and background and have participated in military conflicts from World War II to the ongoing wars in Iraq...
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Apr. 2009 |
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Vigil Held for Women Found Buried on Albuquerque’s West Mesa |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Nearly 200 people gathered Saturday at Robinson Park in downtown Albuquerque for a vigil to remember eleven women whose bodies have been discovered on Albuquerque's West Mesa. KUNM’s Elaine Baumgartel was there and files this report. Listen Other still-missing women were also on the minds of many...
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Apr. 2009 |
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Governor Acts on Legislation |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Governor Bill Richardson has a big task right now – to sign or veto legislation passed by state lawmakers in the recent session. Over the weekend, Richardson signed a measure to create statewide guidelines for red light cameras and approved the opening of legislative conference committee meetings to...
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Review: The Great Buck Howard |
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By: Jim Terr
Did you know the Amazing Kreskin had a sort of "roadie"? It's true, and accoriding to reviewer Jim Terr, the former road manager has come up with an interesting and entertaining story of life on the move with Kreskin. Listen Jim Terr is a satirist, actor, video producer, and apparently a singer-songwriter...
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Lt. Governor Denish Travels State to Discuss Available Stimulus Grant Money |
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By: Jim Williams
Money for schools, health care centers, green energy projects... Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish is touring the state to talk about competitive grants that are available for New Mexico's rural communities as a result of the federal stimulus package. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with her, and has this report....
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Stories from Sat., 4 Apr. 2009
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KUNM News Now Twittering: Join Us! |
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By: Jim Williams
KUNM's News Department has just begun to twitter. Yes, too much coffee! We'll begin to ramp up our news updates via Twitter to give you an idea of what we're following and when you can hear it on the air. You can get updates via your cellphone or the web. It's easy to sign up for KUNM News by following...
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Stories from Fri., 3 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Apr. 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 business news. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Apr. 2009 |
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Richardson OKs Title Reform Bill |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexicans who are buying or refinancing a home will soon be able to save money by shopping around for the best deal on their home’s title. Governor Bill Richardson signed a measure today that allows price competition on title insurance rates, beginning in July. Prices were previously set by the...
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Stories from Thu., 2 Apr. 2009
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Apr. 2009 |
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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 New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Apr. 2009 |
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Richardson Still Unsure He'll Sign Open Conference Committee Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
It’s not clear if legislative conference committees will be opened to the public in New Mexico, because Governor Bill Richardson says he’s still not sure if he’ll sign it. State lawmakers passed a measure to open the closed meetings last month. Supporters say it will shed light on the process of...
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Richardson Signs Ethics Reform Bills |
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By: Jim Williams
Most political candidates in New Mexico will soon have to start watching their campaign contributions more closely. Governor Bill Richardson signed two ethics reform measures today in Santa Fe. They limit contributions and increase reporting requirements for candidates. From the capitol, KUNM’s...
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PNM Asks Public Regulation Commission for Rate Increase |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Public Service Company of New Mexico, the state’s largest utility provider, says an increase in demand means the company needs to raise rates on electricity service. That’s according to a copyright story in today’s Santa Fe New Mexican. PNM has asked the Public Regulation Commission, or PRC, for...
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Apr. 2009 |
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Interview: Mark Rudd, Author and Former Weatherman |
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By: Jim Terr
Few may know that a former member of the Weather Underground lives in Albuquerque. Over the next two evenings, New Mexicans will have a chance to get to know him much better. Reviewer Jim Terr has this look at a man who decided New Mexico was a good place to continue some of his activism. Listen...
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Apr. 2009 |
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UNM Press Announces Layoffs |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The past three days at the publishing offices of University of New Mexico press would make a great introduction to a literary thriller. KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus takes us through the story so far. Listen TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO: “It started Monday, actually. There were three staff members called in and...
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Stories from Wed., 1 Apr. 2009
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Richardson on Bill Rerouting State Employee Pay into Retirement Fund |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson is noncommital on whether he'll sign a bill that would take 1.5% out of state workers' paychecks and put it in the public employee retirement fund. The measure, passed in the legislative session that just ended, was pushed as an effort to keep from making other cuts at the...
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Judge Says Federal Agency Must Reconsider Recovering Jaguar |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider recovering the endangered jaguar. In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge John Roll says Fish and Wildlife did not use the best scientific evidence available in its determination that designation of critical habitat would...
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Apr. 2009 |
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Federal Stimulus Funds Will Benefit Education in New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Wednesday called the federal stimulus package’s investment in education the largest in history. Over a hundred billion dollars will funnel into schools and classrooms over the next two years for pre-K through college-512 million to New Mexico But Duncan says the...
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Lujan Says More Research Needed Before Construction of New Nuclear Plants |
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By: Matt Laslo
Utility companies want more nuclear power plants, but Santa Fe Democrat Ben Ray Lujan says more research is needed first. Matt Laslo reports for KUNM from Washington DC. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Apr. 2009 |
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Governor Urges First-Time Homebuyers to Take Advantage of Stimulus Funds |
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By: Jim Williams
It's time to buy a house. That's the message Governor Bill Richardson and the state Mortgage Finance Authority want you to get, and soon. The federal stimulus package, they say, has free money for first-time homebuyers. From Santa Fe, KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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