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KUNM News Archives: 2004 - May
Stories from Fri., 28 May. 2004
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Airdate: Fri., 28 May. 2004 |
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"Carlos Castaneda: Enigma of a Sorcerer" Reflects on His Teachings |
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By: Marcos Martinez
Ralph Torjan has turned his experiences with Carlos Casteneda into a movie. The movie titled "Carlos Castaneda: Enigma of a Sorcerer" is reflective not only of Castaneda's life but also his teachings. Marcos Martinez spoke with Torjan about his movie and about Torjan's study with Castaneda in a private...
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Airdate: Fri., 28 May. 2004 |
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Commentary: Something I Forgot to Say |
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By: Rogi Riverstone
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, Rogi Riverstone remembers there's more to this holiday than barbeques. She remembers something she forgot to tell veterans of Viet Nam.
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Airdate: Fri., 28 May. 2004 |
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PRC Race for District 3 |
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By: Leslie Clark
Voters in Tuesday's Primary Election will select candidates for two seats on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, or PRC. In District 3, four Democrats hope to be chosen as the candidate to run against the only Republican in the November General Election. As Leslie Clark reports, the PRC Candidates...
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Airdate: Fri., 28 May. 2004 |
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New Mexico Congressional District 2 |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
In New Mexico's sprawling Congressional District Two, there's a hotly contested race for the Democratic nomination to oppose Republican Congressman Steve Pearce in the November election. As Tom Trowbridge reports, both candidates point to different polls showing each with a lead over their opponent....
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Airdate: Fri., 28 May. 2004 |
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Commentary: Birth Control and Abortion in America |
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By: Gail Houston
Gail Houston is the director of the Women's Studies Program and an English Professor at the University of New Mexico. Tonight, she comments on birth control and abortion in America.
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Stories from Thu., 27 May. 2004
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Airdate: Thu., 27 May. 2004 |
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Author Richard Erdoes Will Speak |
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By: Jennifer Padget
The Author of "Lame Deer," "Seeker of Visions," and "Lakota Woman," Richard Erdoes will speak this Sunday in Albuquerque. Jennifer Padget has more.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 May. 2004 |
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Study Cites Americans Paying More at the Pump |
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By: Nick Layman
Many New Mexicans are packing up to head to campgrounds and lakes for Memorial Day Weekend. KUNM's Nick Layman visited a local gas station today and watched while a manager dropped the price two cents on each grade of gas.
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Airdate: Thu., 27 May. 2004 |
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An Award Chinese Film Opens in Albuqueruqe |
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By: Roy Durfee
An award-winning Chinese film opens at Albuquerque's Guild Cinema, and Roy Durfee reports from an aisle seat.
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Stories from Wed., 26 May. 2004
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Airdate: Wed., 26 May. 2004 |
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Greg Mello Commentary |
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By: Greg Mello
If you're feeling overwhelmed by today's troubled times, Greg Mello of the Los Alamos Study Group offers hope and a way to make things different.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 May. 2004 |
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Pulitzer Prize Reporters Write Book on Mexican Democracy |
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By: Leslie Clark
Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times reporters, Julia Preston and Samuel Dillon have written the story of the making of democracy in Mexico in their book, "Opening Mexico." Preston is in Albuquerque today and spoke Leslie Clark about her book, the future of Mexico and American-Mexican relations.
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Airdate: Wed., 26 May. 2004 |
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Water Forum Looks at Different Regions in the World |
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By: KUNM News
Dr. Ragendra Sing has been developing community water resources in the arid state of Rajasthan in India for decades. Dr. Sing played a pivotal role in revitalizing five rivers in Rajasthan which were drying up and now flow perennially. There are many similarities between the high desert of New Mexico...
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Airdate: Wed., 26 May. 2004 |
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Scientists Finish Drilling Into Valles Caldera |
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By: KUNM News
Last Saturday, scientists finished drilling into the dormant volcano at Valles Caldera National Preserve. They were gathering sediment samples that may provide insight into New Mexico's climate history. The site was the location of an ancient lake which formed after the volcano’s major explosion 1.2...
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Stories from Tue., 25 May. 2004
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Airdate: Tue., 25 May. 2004 |
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Low-Income Native American Women Suffer Violent Assualt |
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By: Rogi Riverstone
Low-income Native American women in Southwestern Oklahoma are at least twice as likely to suffer physical or sexual assaults at the hand of a partner then the average American woman. This is according to an article published this week in Bio Med Central, an online medical journal. This risk is greatly...
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Airdate: Tue., 25 May. 2004 |
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Congresswoman Heather Wilson Delivers State of the District Address |
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By: Nick Layman
Speaking to more than 500 business people at the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Congresswoman Heather Wilson delivered her state of the district speech. Nick Layman has more.
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Stories from Mon., 24 May. 2004
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Airdate: Mon., 24 May. 2004 |
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Three New Mexican Woman Participate in March for Women's Lives |
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By: Carol Boss
History was recently made when over one million people converged on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Carol Boss spoke to 3 women from New Mexico who attended the March for Women's Lives.
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Airdate: Mon., 24 May. 2004 |
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Fire Restrictions in Cibola National Forest |
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By: Renee Blake
Fire restrictions will be implemented this Thursday morning in the Cibola National Forest including the Magdalena, Mount Taylor, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts. But there are already fires burning in New Mexico. Renee Blake has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 24 May. 2004 |
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New Mexico Fire Managers Predict a Bad Fire Season |
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By: Jessica Carr
New Mexico Fire Managers who originally predicted a bad fire season are now saying it's going to be worse. Warm, dry conditions and years of drought have left New Mexico forest vulnerable. Jessica Carr has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 24 May. 2004 |
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SWAIA Honors Artists |
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By: Carole Nez
Each August since 1922, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts or SWAIA has honored the Santa Fe Indian Market. SWAIA has honored many generations of artists who have become famous producing work for the event. This year, the group recognized six fellowship award winners and four lifetime achievement...
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Stories from Fri., 21 May. 2004
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Airdate: Fri., 21 May. 2004 |
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Republican Group Touts Environmental Health |
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By: News Reporter
This weekend a group called Republicans for Environmental Protection is meeting in Albuquerque. The conference is called conservation for conservatives. Tweeti Blancett an Aztec area rancher, who will present on Saturday, says that Environmental Health is a bi-partisan issue this administration is ignoring....
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Stories from Thu., 20 May. 2004
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Airdate: Thu., 20 May. 2004 |
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Beautification of the Area East of Downtown Albuquerque |
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By: Renee Blake
A project meant to beautify the Area East of Downtown Albuquerque drew some criticism from listeners to this morning's KUNM Call-In Show. Renee Blake has the recap.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 May. 2004 |
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Otero Mesa closes mineral leasing |
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By: Renee Blake
The State Director of the Bureau of Land Management announced plans to close mineral leasing on Otero Mesa desert grasslands. Renee Blake has more.
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Airdate: Thu., 20 May. 2004 |
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First Lady Laura Bush visits New Mexico |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
First Lady Laura Bush visited Albuquerque today. And, as Tom Trowbridge reports, among the reasons for her visit was to encourage school kids to spend time reading during their summer vacations as well as promoting the nation's new education law.
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Stories from Wed., 19 May. 2004
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Airdate: Wed., 19 May. 2004 |
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Review of Sound of the Trees |
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By: Ron Chapman
KUNM's reviewer, Ron Chapman, has found a worthy Western writer. In tonight's review he tells us about Robert Gatewood and his book, The Sound of Trees.
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Airdate: Wed., 19 May. 2004 |
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Commentary: Gaming in New Mexico |
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By: Don Schrader
In tonight's commentary, social activist and sustainable living advocate, Don Schrader, addresses the issue of gaming and its impact on our community.
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Airdate: Wed., 19 May. 2004 |
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Planned Parenthood of New Mexico celebrates 40th Anniversary |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Planned Parenthood of New Mexico is marking the 40th year in the state. Speaking at the anniversary gathering this afternoon in Albuquerque, was an international leader of Planned Parenthood who suggests a new direction for the organization. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 19 May. 2004 |
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Bernalillo County Drug Courts |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Bernalillo County's drug courts- which offer drug offenders an alternative to the standard judicial system- are outperforming similar programs elsewhere. We hear more now in this story from Tom Trowbridge.
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Stories from Tue., 18 May. 2004
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Airdate: Tue., 18 May. 2004 |
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Public Regulation Commission Candidates' Forum |
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By: Renee Blake
A Meet the Public Regulation Commission Candidates Forum is set for this Thursday in Albuquerque, but at least one candidate won't be attending. Renee Blake has more.
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Airdate: Tue., 18 May. 2004 |
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Weapons Grade Uranium Removal from Los Alamos |
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By: Rogi Riverstone
Recently, Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced a set of new initiatives to improve security across the Energy Department's network of laboratories and defense facilities. One of these is the removal and transfer of some weapons grade uranium from Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs. The proposal...
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Stories from Wed., 12 May. 2004
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Airdate: Wed., 12 May. 2004 |
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Greg Mello of the Los Alamos Study Group Talks About the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty |
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By: Greg Mello
Greg Mello, director of the Los Alamos Study Group, a nuclear weapons watch dog organization, comments on the United State's role in the world's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and events at the NPT Committee meeting held recently at the United Nations.
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Airdate: Wed., 12 May. 2004 |
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Fourth Continental Meeting of Indigenous Women Held in Peru |
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By: Leslie Clark
Raising Awareness of Indigenous women in North, Central, and South America was the focus of the Fourth Continental Meeting of Indigenous Women held recently in Peru. In an interview with Leslie Clark, Dine activist and delegate to the meeting, Eulynda Toledo-Benalli gives her impression of the event...
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Airdate: Wed., 12 May. 2004 |
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Closing The Chart Book Review |
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By: Ron Chapman
KUNM's book reviewer, Ron Chapman, has discovered a compelling and poignant read about a local physician and the story of his death. Chapman offers his comments on the book.
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Stories from Tue., 11 May. 2004
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Airdate: Tue., 11 May. 2004 |
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National Voting Rights Group To Observe New Mexico's Primary Elections |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
Before the November elections, New Mexicans will cast Primary ballots in June. One national voting rights group will be on hand to observe New Mexico's June polls to forecast possible problems in the fall elections. KUNM's Jeremiah Luria Johnson reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 11 May. 2004 |
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Candidates For New Mexico's Congressional District 1 Seat Discuss Issues In a Public Forum |
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Democratic candidates for New Mexico's Congressional District 1 seat, Dr. Miles Nelson and state Senator Richard Romero, discussed issues important to New Mexicans in a public forum last night. The candidates were questioned by a media panel including KUNM's Arcie Chapa, Steve Lawrence of Crosswinds...
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Airdate: Tue., 11 May. 2004 |
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New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman Comments on Recent Developments in Iraq |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
In Washington, the Senate Armed Services Committee has heard from the Army General who first investigated alleged abuse of Iraqi prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison. Major General Antonio Taguba blamed faulty leadership and a lack of discipline. But he also left open the possiblity that the CIA and...
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Stories from Mon., 10 May. 2004
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Airdate: Mon., 10 May. 2004 |
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Governor Richardson Announces Film Festival |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson announced a call for entries in the "Governor's Cup" short film festival. The festival of short movies is an effort to encourage homegrown New Mexico filmakers. Tom Trowbridge reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 10 May. 2004 |
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Domestic Violence Task Force Could Be On a National Initiative to Fight Domestic Violence |
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By: Jeremiah Luria Johnson
New Mexico could be on the list for a National Initiative Against Domestic Violence. Barbara Richardson, New Mexico's First Lady, and the rest of Governor Richardson's Domestic Violence Task Force met this weekend to see how other states and jurisdictions handle the issue of domestic violence. KUNM's...
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Stories from Fri., 7 May. 2004
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Airdate: Fri., 7 May. 2004 |
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Voter Registration Campaign Kicks Off Six-Month Effort |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Tomorrow has been designated as "America Votes Election Action Day"- or, the kickoff of a six-month effort of a coalition of groups to register and mobilize voters across the country. As Tom Trowbridge reports, New Mexico is one of the participating states.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 May. 2004 |
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New Nuclear Waste Plan Announced By U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories will eventually lose their weapons-grade nuclear materials, according to a new plan that U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced today. Stuart Overbey reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 7 May. 2004 |
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Peace Camp Sets Up At Kirtland Air Force Base |
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Last weekend, tents, signs, and banners sprouted on the xeriscaped border near the Truman Gate of Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. Members of the group "Stop the War Machine" pitched camp for the week to show their opposition to the ongoing war in Iraq. Bob Anderson, who was at the camp all...
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Airdate: Fri., 7 May. 2004 |
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Department Of Energy Cuts Funding For Independent Environmental Group |
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By: Jessica Carr
Last month the Department of Energy cut funding for the independent Environmental Evaluation Group. The group has overseen the operation of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, or WIPP, since 1978. Now the New Mexico Attorney General is calling for the DOE to reinstate the group's funding. Jessica Carr...
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Stories from Thu., 6 May. 2004
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Airdate: Thu., 6 May. 2004 |
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University of New Mexico President Louis Caldera Responds to Recent Abuse Scandal |
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Louis Caldera, University of New Mexico president and former Secretary of the Army from 1998-2000 under the Clinton Administration, comments on the prisoner abuse scandal in Abu Ghraib.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 May. 2004 |
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Moveon.org Book Signing |
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By: Renee Blake
Moveon.org is in Albuquerque releasing its new book on citizen political participation. Renee Blake reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 May. 2004 |
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Jim Terr Commentary on Missing Issues During the Current Political Campaigns |
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By: Jim Terr
In tonight's commentary, Jim Terr talks about an idea for a new website and media campaign to force the presidential candidates to discuss issues other than the ones that dominate the national debate.
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Airdate: Thu., 6 May. 2004 |
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New Mexico Warns Public About Mercury Contamination |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico is among 45 states and territories that have issued warnings to the public to limit consumption of fish from mercury contaminated lakes and rivers. In Albuquerque, mothers of young children and other concerned citizens gathered to drive home the dangers of mercury consumption. Tom Trowbridge...
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Stories from Wed., 5 May. 2004
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Airdate: Wed., 5 May. 2004 |
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Ionesco's Macbett Review |
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By: Roy Durfee
Albuquerque's Tricklock Company celebrates the theater of the absurd with Ionesco's Macbett. Roy Durfee encourages you to join the celebration.
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Airdate: Wed., 5 May. 2004 |
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Speaks at the National Hispanic Cultural Center |
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By: Jessica Carr
As part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joined New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to talk about the environment. Kennedy is a professor, activist, and attorney for several environmental groups. The two spoke at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque to a group...
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Airdate: Wed., 5 May. 2004 |
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Craig Barnes Blueprint Commentary |
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By: Craig Barnes
In tonight's commentary, Craig Barnes examines what it will take for the next American president to rekindle democracy in the United States
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Stories from Tue., 4 May. 2004
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Airdate: Tue., 4 May. 2004 |
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Kerry Visits Albuquerque |
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Democratic Presidential nominee John Kerry spoke at Longfellow Elementary School near downtown Albuquerque and criticized Bush's No Child Left Behind Act. Among his objections is what he sees as Bush's irresponsible tax breaks in a year of growing deficits.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 May. 2004 |
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Arjun Makhijani's Commentary on Nuclear Proliferation Treaty |
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By: Arjun Makhijani
In tonight's commentary, Arjun Makhijani examines policy changes among Nuclear Proliferation Treaty member states, who met recently at the United Nations in New York City.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 May. 2004 |
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Michael Thomas Interview |
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By: Ron Chapman
Author Michael Thomas has a passion for Mexico. His new book, Hat Dance captures that love beautifully according to KUNM's Ron Chapman who interviewed the author.
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Airdate: Tue., 4 May. 2004 |
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Bush-Cheney Re-election Campaign Reacts To Kerry's Visit |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
While John Kerry stopped in for a visit to Longfellow Elementary near downtown Albuquerque today, the Bush-Cheney re-election campaign used the opportunity to rail against the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee. Tom Trowbridge reports.
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Stories from Mon., 3 May. 2004
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Airdate: Mon., 3 May. 2004 |
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John Kerry Expected to Talk About Education and Advertising Campaign |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Presumed Deomcratic Presidential nominee John Kerry will visit Albuquerque tomorrow. The Massachusetts Senator is expected to promote his views on education as well as his new television advertising campaign. Tom Trowbridge reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 3 May. 2004 |
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Demon Lover Review |
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By: Roy Durfee
In his review of Demon Lover, now playing at the Guild Cinema, Roy Durfee calls the movie a kinky thriller and one best seen on the big screen.
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Airdate: Mon., 3 May. 2004 |
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New Mexico Public Water Utilities Have Too Much Arsenic |
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By: Stuart Overbey
Ninety of New Mexico's public water utilities have too much arsenic in their water under a new standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency. But getting arsenic out of water is an expensive undertaking and water utility customers may end up footing a lot of the bill. The Drinking Water Advisory...
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