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KUNM News Archives: 2006 - May
Stories from Wed., 31 May. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 31 May. 2006 |
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Election Focus: Democratic Primary for Land Commissioner |
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By: Steve Shadley
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Airdate: Wed., 31 May. 2006 |
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Bingaman Amendment Gives Skilled Immigrants Preferred Status for Residency |
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By: Jim Williams
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Stories from Tue., 30 May. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 30 May. 2006 |
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Commentary: Who Are Illegals, Really? |
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By: Craig Barnes
Who Are Illegals, Really? We once had a city councilor in Santa Fe who asked me one day why I was leading a certain meeting, since I was just another “pilgrim.” What he meant, of course, was that there was a time in the 19th century when all these white folks had come streaming in from St. Louis and...
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Stories from Mon., 29 May. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 29 May. 2006 |
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New Mexico Remembers Its Veterans |
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Stories from Fri., 26 May. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 26 May. 2006 |
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Mayor Says No to Local Police Enforcement of Immigration Laws |
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After extensive talks with National Guard and Border Patrol officials, Governor Bill Richardson has announced he now supports the deployment of National Guard troops to the border. Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez today was asked to compare his views on the border plan with those of Governor Bill Richardson....
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Airdate: Fri., 26 May. 2006 |
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Vigil Trial Ends in Mistrial |
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The trial of former State Treasurer Robert Vigil ended in a mistrial earlier this week. The defense yesterday renewed a request for U.S. District Judge James Parker to acquit Vigil of racketeering and conspiracy charges. They originaly filed the request May 10th. Parker denied that May 10th request...
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Airdate: Fri., 26 May. 2006 |
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Las Vegas Forum Favors Stiffer Regulations for Nuclear Waste Management |
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A forum in Las Vegas focused on concerns along shipping routes for nuclear waste headed for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant(WIPP) in Carlsbad. Don Hancock, Director of the Nuclear Waste Program at the Southwest Research and Information Center is a long-time WIPP critic. Although Hancock did not atend the...
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Airdate: Fri., 26 May. 2006 |
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Wal-Mart and APD Initiate "Crime Free Business Program" |
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By: Steve Shadley
The Albuquerque Police Department says it is receiving less calls from major retailers since the start of a new "Crime Free Business Program." The effort began after police noticed too many of their calls were coming from west side Wal-Mart stores.
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Airdate: Fri., 26 May. 2006 |
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Coors Blvd and I-40 Interchange Opens |
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The I-40 and Coors Interchange was fully opened after a year and a half of construction. Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez said the completion of the second-busiest intersection in New Mexico would cut commute times and allow West-siders to go on about their lives. Listen The I-40 and Coors Interchange...
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Stories from Thu., 25 May. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 25 May. 2006 |
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Report Shows Immigrants Pay More in Taxes; Receive Less in Benefits |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Voices for Children has published a report showing the tax figure breakdown for how much illegal immigrants pay in to the state tax base versus how much they take out. It illustrates that the amount illegal immigrants pay in taxes out weighs the benefits they receive. The full report can...
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Airdate: Thu., 25 May. 2006 |
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Albuquerque Sportman Leave for ANWR Region of Alaska |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Chuck Houston, a residential contractor will be heading to the Artic Wildlife Refuge this summer. Houston is concerned with what today's House vote will mean for the region.
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Airdate: Thu., 25 May. 2006 |
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Call-In Show: Twenty-five Years of HIV/AIDS |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Today's Call-In Show featured the 25 year history of HIV/AIDS. Special guests included activists, physicians, and journalists who have investigated this devasting disease.
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Stories from Wed., 24 May. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 24 May. 2006 |
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UNM Report Details Mental Health Care Obstacles for Native Americans |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
A new study done on mental health recipients highlights the obstacles that Native Americans face when they seek treatment for mental disorders.
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Airdate: Wed., 24 May. 2006 |
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"New Mexico First" Releases Higher Education Improvement Recommendations |
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By: Steve Shadley
The "New Mexico First Town Hall" has released recommendations on how to improve higher education in the state. The report addresses funding for colleges and universities as well as better lines of communication between schools.
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Stories from Tue., 23 May. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 23 May. 2006 |
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Immigration Rights Proponents Protest Senate Immigration Bill |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Forty immigration-rights proponents braved the wind at Albuquerque Civic Plaza Monday afternoon to express their opposition to a proposed Senate bill they say would split up families and make it illegal to gave any kind of aid to immigrants.
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Airdate: Tue., 23 May. 2006 |
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NM Farmer Layne Hartsell Fasting for Tenant Farmer Protections |
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By: Jim Williams
Indigenous tenant farmers around the world continue to struggle to maintain their livelihoods, often against the people who own the land on which they grow their food. On Sunday, a New Mexico farmer began fasting to draw attention to the matter. Jim Williams reports. Listen Williams: Sustainable...
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Airdate: Tue., 23 May. 2006 |
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Jim Hightower Speaks in Albuquerque |
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By: Renée Blake
It has been a couple of years since Jim Hightower stopped by Albuquerque for a chat. He came around earlier this month.
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Stories from Mon., 22 May. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 22 May. 2006 |
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Richardson Urges Bush To Work with Mexico on Border Issues |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is urging the White House to improve diplomatic relations with Mexico in hopes of curbing illegal immigration.
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Stories from Fri., 19 May. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 19 May. 2006 |
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New Orleans Still in Need of Volunteer Efforts |
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By: Jim Williams
While there is still plenty of blame to go around for the situation in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, the help that is needed now is harder to find. That is the message of two Albuquerque women who recently returned from the Gulf Coast after voluntering in the clean-up effort.
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Airdate: Fri., 19 May. 2006 |
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APS and Union Reach Tentative Agreement on Pay Raises |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque Public Schools says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with the teachers union that would provide pay raises next year.
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Airdate: Fri., 19 May. 2006 |
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Conserving Albuquerque Aquifer Needs More Resident Attention |
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Water is a precious resource in New Mexico. All but two of the state's counties have been designated disaster areas in terms of the drought. Alan Armijo, chair of the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority says there are a number of things we can do to conserve our water, one of them...
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Airdate: Fri., 19 May. 2006 |
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Three Republican U.S. Senate Primary Candidates Debate Issues |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Three Republican U.S. Senate primary candidates squared off in northeast Albuquerque recently for the Bernalillo County Republican Party Debate.
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Airdate: Fri., 19 May. 2006 |
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"Click It or Ticket" Campaign Emphasizes Seat Belt Safety |
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The "Click It or Ticket" campaign is getting underway as summer approaches. Today the New Mexico Department of Transportation brought out the two crash dummies Vince and Larry and talked about the importance of buckling your seat belt. Listen That was Deputy Chief Randy Bertram of the New Mexico State...
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Stories from Thu., 18 May. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 18 May. 2006 |
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Richardson Annouces Restrictions on Payday Loan Industry |
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By: Jim Williams
The state is cracking down on the payday loan industry. Governor Bill Richardson today announced new regulations on lenders that he says will protect consumers. Jim Williams reports. Listen Williams: Payday loans are cash advances on paychecks, and about 200,000 people in New Mexico get those loans...
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Airdate: Thu., 18 May. 2006 |
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Richardson Expresses Reservations on National Guard Border Deployment |
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By: Steve Shadley
Governor Bill Richardson is requesting that the Bush Administration release more details about the plan to send National Guard troops to help secure the border with Mexico. Addtional clip of Richardson expressing concerns: Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 18 May. 2006 |
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Hubertus Strughold Ousted from International Space Hall of Fame |
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By: Renée Blake
Referred to as "The Father of Space Medicine," Hubertus Strughold, has been ousted from the International Space Hall of Fame. The New Mexico Museum of Space History had honored him in 1978 for his work in developing the spacesuit, space capsule and his contributions to space medicine. Last week the...
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Stories from Wed., 17 May. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 17 May. 2006 |
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Public Debate Opens on Railrunner Extension to Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
Though it is still at least two and a half years away, the proposed rail runner extension to Santa Fe got its first moments in front of the public yesterday. Project planners are still trying to figure out where to put the tracks. Plans are available on line at www.nmrailrunner.com. Information at 505-247-1750....
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Airdate: Wed., 17 May. 2006 |
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Radioactive Byproduct Found in Embudo Valley Produce |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Department of Energy Oversite Bureau found high levels of Americium in a plum produced in the agricultural area north of Dixon. Los Alamos scientists contend the findings are natural deviations.
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Airdate: Wed., 17 May. 2006 |
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New Metropolitan Court DWI/Drug Plan Revealed |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
Tuesday the Metropolitan Court of Albuquerque revealed its five-year plan for the DWI/DRUG court program.
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Stories from Tue., 16 May. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 16 May. 2006 |
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Bingaman Proposes Guest Worker Cap to Senate Immigration Bill |
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By: Steve Shadley
Reaction continues to pour in following President Bush's speech on immigration last night. Both of New Mexico's U.S. Senators are supportive of the plan to send national guard troops to secure the border, but Senator Bingaman is challenging the president to follow through on funding for the program....
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Airdate: Tue., 16 May. 2006 |
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HEART Ordinance Plus 35 Amendments Still Under Discussion |
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The HEART Ordinance, sponsored by Albuquerque City Councilor Sally Mayer, never made it to a vote last night, but it got a lot of amendments. Kay Nordine, who questions her title as a "hobby breeder," says the HEART Ordinance as it was introduced last night would triple the amount of money she would...
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Airdate: Tue., 16 May. 2006 |
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"Race Matters" Conference Held at UNM |
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At a daylong conference in Albuquerque, aspects of race and how it affects peoples' lives was under discussion at University of New Mexico's continuing education center. New Mexico Voices for Children sponsored the event which focused attention on topics such as teen sexual health and child welfare,...
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Airdate: Tue., 16 May. 2006 |
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Aamodt Water Adjudication Case Seeks Resolution in Congress |
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By: Jim Williams
A forty-year water battle now appears to be in the hands of the state’s congressional delegation. Several participants in the Aamodt Water Adjudication Case are in Washington to lobby New Mexico’s senators for funding. Jim Williams reports. Listen Williams: In 1966, New Mexico’s state engineer filed...
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Stories from Mon., 15 May. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 15 May. 2006 |
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NM Leadership Express Mixed Feelings on Bush Border Plan |
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By: Jim Williams
Tonight President Bush will outline a plan to send National Guard troops to the U.S. border with Mexico. The plan has already been approved by the House of Representatives, and the president says he believes it will stop illegal immigration. New Mexico's elected leaders have mixed feelings about the...
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Airdate: Mon., 15 May. 2006 |
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Annual Bike Swap Draws Enthusiastic Crowd |
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By: Danny Hernandez
May is national Bike-To-Work Month and this Friday is Albuquerque's Bike-To-Work Day, so it was fitting that BikeABQ, a bicycling advocacy group, held it its 12th annual bike swap this past Saturday. Danny Hernandez was on hand to report on how it went.
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Airdate: Mon., 15 May. 2006 |
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Today is Medicare "Part D" Sign-Up Deadline for Seniors |
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Today is the deadline for senior citizens to sign up for coverage under the new Medicare "Part D" prescription program. A new Kaiser Health Report Survey found that 48% of seniors who have already switched have a favorable view of the program, while 52% of seniors say they have had an unfavorable experience...
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Airdate: Mon., 15 May. 2006 |
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City Council Debate on HEART Ordinance Continues Tonight |
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By: Renée Blake
It is known as the HEART Ordinance and it is expected to come up for a vote at the Albuquerque City Council meeting tonight. The Humane and Ethical Animal Regulation and Treatment Ordinance was sponsored by Councilor Sally Mayer of District 7, who told KUNM that there is opposition to her plan, primarily...
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Stories from Fri., 12 May. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 12 May. 2006 |
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Independent Film Criticizes U.S. Media Failure on Iraq |
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By: Jim Williams
As debate continues over the U.S. led occupation of Iraq, some journalists are beginning to take a closer look at the role of the media in forming public opinion. Some of the analysis is leading to advocacy for independent media. Tonje Hessen Shei's "Independent Intervention" plays at the Guild Cinema...
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Stories from Thu., 11 May. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 11 May. 2006 |
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Endangered Species Act Threatened by House Bill |
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The Endangered Species Act is receiving kudos today, Endangered Species Day, for providing a safety net for animals and plants on the brink of extinction. In Albuquerque, the first annual Endangered Species Day was noted at the Rio Grande Nature Center. Listen Endangered Species Day, meant to raise...
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Airdate: Thu., 11 May. 2006 |
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Santa Fe City Council Passes 30-Day Fireworks Ban |
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The Santa Fe National Forest is being prepared for the 2006 fire season by people who spend their time studying fuels and thinning and doing something called "masticating," which means breaking trees down into slivers. Bill Armstrong, of the National Forest Service, says most of the fires are hard to...
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Stories from Wed., 10 May. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 10 May. 2006 |
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Former Mayor Harry Kinney Dies at 81 |
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Calling him a living computer back before we had them, New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici today talked about former Albuquerque Mayor Harry Kinney and how much he enjoyed Kinney's company before Kinney was mayor and before Domenici was senator. Listen A Colorado native, Harry Kinney served...
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Airdate: Wed., 10 May. 2006 |
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Food Banks Release "Faces of Hunger in NM 2005" Report |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Today the New Mexico Association of Food Banks released a report entitled "Faces of Hunger in New Mexico 2005." The report is a snapshot of those seeking and those providing emergency food in our state.
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Airdate: Wed., 10 May. 2006 |
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NARAL President in New Mexico |
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By: Jim Williams
The president of NARAL, the National Abortion Rights Action League, says New Mexico is central to protecting a woman’s right to choose. Nancy Keenan is in the state visiting with local NARAL chapter members and discussing priorities for the organization. Listen Williams: Nancy Keenan took over...
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Stories from Tue., 9 May. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 9 May. 2006 |
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ABC Airs TV-Movie on Bird Flu Pandemic: Fatal Contact |
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By: Jim Williams
Intro: Tonight, ABC will air a made-for-TV movie about a bird flu pandemic in the United States. “Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America” follows a fictional outbreak of mutated avian influenza as it makes its way into and across the U.S., leaving dump trucks full of bodies, armed militia, and quarantined...
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Airdate: Tue., 9 May. 2006 |
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UNM Students and Staff Debate Smoking Ban on Campus |
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By: Danny Hernandez
As a microcosm of the state, the University of New Mexico is struggling with how to manage second-hand smoke. A recent proposal is to completely ban smoking from campus - indoors and out. The debate has raged in the Daily Lobo, UNM's student newpaper.
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Airdate: Tue., 9 May. 2006 |
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Bingaman Reserves Judgement on Hayden Nomination |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he is open-minded about President Bush's nominee to become the director of the CIA.
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Stories from Mon., 8 May. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 8 May. 2006 |
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Wilson Pushes for Restoration of Supplemental Food Program |
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By: Jim Williams
Representative Heather Wilson says she has led an effort in Congress to ensure continuation of federal funding for a low-income food program for New Mexicans. The Republican Congresswoman was joined for the announcement this morning by leaders of several state organizations at Albuquerque's Road Runner...
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Airdate: Mon., 8 May. 2006 |
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Kunstler Promotes New Book "The Long Emergency" in Albuquerque |
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By: Jim Williams
Author James Howard Kunstler says the last 200 years have seen an unsustainable exploitation of cheap, non-renewable fossil fuel energy. And he predicts that is all about to end, with devastating results. He will be at Albuquerque's bookworks tonight to promote his new book titled, "The Long Emergency:...
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Airdate: Mon., 8 May. 2006 |
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Wilson Supports Hayden Nomination as CIA Chief |
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New Mexico Republican Congresswoman Heather Wilson is praising Preident Bush's nomination of the Air Force General Michael Hayden as CIA Chief.Wilson says she has known Hayden for over fifteen years, and served with him on the first President Bush's National Security Council staff. Listen Some Republicans...
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Stories from Fri., 5 May. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 5 May. 2006 |
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Film Review: Sophie Scholl: The Final Days |
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By: Jim Terr
A reviewer has to be careful with powerful adjectives, but Jim Terr says that sometimes you just don't want to hold back.
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Airdate: Fri., 5 May. 2006 |
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Middle East Analyst Speaks on U.S. Debt to Iraq: Reparations, Compensation, Reconstruction |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Phyllis Bennis, a Middle East Analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus and co-editor of "Beyond the Storm: A Gulf Crisis Reader", spoke in Albuquerque last night.
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Airdate: Fri., 5 May. 2006 |
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Santa Fe Non-Profits Work to Declare Food a Human Right |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico ranks 4th in the U.S. in numbers of hungry people: which is defined in part as suffering pain from lack of food. In response, a coalition of Santa Fe organizations is continuing work on a “Declaration of Food Rights” for the City Different. As Jim Williams reports, it’s the first of its...
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Airdate: Fri., 5 May. 2006 |
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Commentary: Be Kind to Animals Week |
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By: Ann Beyke
The week of May 7th is "Be Kind to Animals" Week. Ann Beyke shares her personal story and thoughts about animals. Recently I had to put my 16-year-old golden retriever, Goldie, to sleep. I made this gut-wrenching decision after the vet explained Goldie's heart was surrounded with fluid. When I looked...
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Stories from Thu., 4 May. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 4 May. 2006 |
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Acorn Petitions Domenici for Support of Bipartisan Immigration Bill |
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By: Steve Shadley
An advocacy group has delivered petitions to New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici's Albuquerque office asking for support on immigration reform.
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Airdate: Thu., 4 May. 2006 |
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Forbes Magazine Rates Albuquerque # 1 for Business and Careers |
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Today Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez held a conference to announce a special honor for the city: Forbes magazine has ranked Albuquerque as the best city in America for business and careers. Listen The rankings were based on nine factors, including income growth, job growth, cost of doing business,...
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Airdate: Thu., 4 May. 2006 |
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Minutemen Stage Recruitment Rally in Albuquerque |
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By: Renée Blake
According to William Norris, the Minutemen Project started in April 2005. Norris is a member of what he calls the "original" Minuteman Project from Arizona. He is now a member of the New Mexico Minuteman Corp. He is the southern coordinator for New Mexico. Norris says the Minutemens' mission is to get...
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Airdate: Thu., 4 May. 2006 |
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Commentary: Dead Dolphins and Human Rights Abuses |
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By: Katie Stone
Military sonar experiments are thought to be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of dolphins in Africa last weekend. In a commentary, Katie Stone wonders if our Congressional leadership will call for an end to the U.S. military's continued involvement in brutality and violence around the globe.
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Stories from Wed., 3 May. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 3 May. 2006 |
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Native American Portal Program Elects New Representatives |
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By: Carole Nez
Artists selling their arts-and crafts in the Portal outside the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, changed some rules and elected new representatives at their annual meeting last week. Carole Nez met up with some of the representatives at the Portal in Santa Fe and has this story.
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Airdate: Wed., 3 May. 2006 |
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Mass Transit Ridership Up 22% on May 1st Free Ride Day |
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By: Steve Shadley
The city of Albuquerque's effort to encourage more citizens to ride the bus while gas prices are high is paying off.
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Airdate: Wed., 3 May. 2006 |
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Jim Williams Interview with Phyllis Bennis |
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By: Jim Williams
Foreign Policy Analyst and author Phyllis Bennis will speak at TVI's Smith Brasher Hall in Albuquerque Thursday night (5/4) at 7 PM. Information at 304-3144.
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Airdate: Wed., 3 May. 2006 |
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Madrid and Wilson Spar Over Fuel Economy Standards |
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Today in Albuquerque, New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid outlined some of the steps she thinks should be taken to revise the United States' energy policy. Madrid has joined ten other attorneys general in filing suit yesterday against the Bush Administration for relaxing fuel economy standards...
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Stories from Tue., 2 May. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 2 May. 2006 |
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May Day Immigrant Marchers and Supporters Speak Out |
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By: Carole Nez
As part of the national boycott and mobilization efforts yesterday, a rally and march was organized at Tiquex Park.
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Airdate: Tue., 2 May. 2006 |
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UNM Hospital Healthcare Workers Picket Inequities in Worker and Management Pay Increases |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Blowing plastic novelty whistles and wearing theatrical screws through their bodies, thirty University of New Mexico Hospital health care workers illicited honks and waves from passersby this morning.
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Airdate: Tue., 2 May. 2006 |
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Bingaman Expects Troop Reductions in Iraq; Believes Bush Administration Should Open Communications with Iran |
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By: Steve Shadley
April was one of the deadliest month's for the U.S. military since the invasion of Iraq began. And although it appears that there's no immediate end in sight for insurgent attacks against American forces New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he still expects a gradual pullout of troops soon.
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Airdate: Tue., 2 May. 2006 |
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Fish Kill in Northern NM River Appears Due to Meth Chemical Dumping |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Environment Department is investigating the dumping of toxic chemicals in a northern New Mexico river. As Jim Williams reports, a massive fish kill near Cuba appears to be the result of illegal drug production in the area. Williams: On March 28th, wetland specialist Bill Zeedyk and two...
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Stories from Mon., 1 May. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 1 May. 2006 |
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Taos Demonstrators Hold Mock Arrest of Donald Rumsfeld |
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By: Eric Mack
On Sunday afternoon demonstrators staged a mock citizens' arrest at Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's home north of Taos. Organizers from the Action Coalition of Taos hauled a masked look-alike to the plaza to face charges of crimes against humanity before a crowd of over 300 that attended the rally....
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Airdate: Mon., 1 May. 2006 |
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Fifty Businesses Close in Santa Fe for "Day Without Immigrants" |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico had its share of impact from a "Day Without Immigrants" today. About 50 businesses closed their doors in Santa Fe, where hundreds of immigrants and their supporters gathered for a picnic this afternoon.
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Airdate: Mon., 1 May. 2006 |
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"New Mexico Bowl" College Football Approved for Albuquerque |
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By: Steve Shadley
Officials with ESPN are in Albuquerque to announce the first annual "New Mexico Bowl" college football game that will be televised to millions of homes across the U.S. this winter.
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Airdate: Mon., 1 May. 2006 |
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Richardson Not "Crazy" about Boycott - Urges Congressional Action on Immigration |
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By: Steve Shadley
Governor Bill Richardson is speaking up about the immigrant's rallies and national boycott across the country and in New Mexico today. KUNM's Steve Shadley caught up with the governor in Albuquerque this morning. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 1 May. 2006 |
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UNM Zimmerman Library Closed Monday after Midnight Blaze |
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It is a librarian's worst nightmare - a fire that started in the basement of the University of New Mexico's main library last night. A fire alarm went off in Zimmerman Library shortly before eleven p.m. and soon smoke was pouring out of the lower windows. Capitan Mike Pais is with the Albuquerque Fire...
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