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KUNM News Archives: 2008 - May
Stories from Fri., 30 May. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
The New Mexico Weekly Business Update, with John West and Megan Kamerick.
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2008 |
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Youth Perspectives on Primary Contest |
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By: Jim Williams
As the 2008 election season grinds into high gear, the airwaves are filled with people talking about issues they think are important. One element largely missing from that conversation, though is the voices of young people. But this evening in Santa Fe, youth perspectives will be front and center. From...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2008 |
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Carraro Seeks Injunction |
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By: John West
A Republican candidate for the first congressional district nomination is asking the New Mexico Attorney General to seek an injunction to postpone next week's primary election. State Senator Joe Carraro contends that the Republican National Committee has violated state law by endorsing his opponent,...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2008 |
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Pearce and Wilson Both Say They're the Best Candidate for Senate |
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By: Evan Woodward
When New Mexico's senior Senator Pete Domenici announced his retirement last year after 36 years in Washington, all three of the state's incumbent members of the US House of Representatives jumped at the chance to run for his seat. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, unchallenged Democrat Tom Udall awaits...
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Airdate: Fri., 30 May. 2008 |
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Interview: Tom Udall on His Senate Bid |
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By: Evan Woodward
Third Congressional District Representative Tom Udall was in Las Cruces to receive a Counterdrug Border Briefing by the National Guard. Before the briefing, Udall stopped by the studios of KRWG to speak with Evan Woodward about his run for the United States Senate.
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Stories from Thu., 29 May. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 29 May. 2008 |
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Tecton Energy Leases Mineral Rights For ABQ's West Mesa |
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By: Jim Williams
The story sounds similar, but the ending may be different this time. Houston-based Tecton Energy has leased mineral rights to drill for natural gas on Albuquerque's West Mesa. If the name "Tecton" sounds familiar, it's because that's the same company that bought mineral rights to drill south of Santa...
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Airdate: Thu., 29 May. 2008 |
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Update from the New Mexico Independent |
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By: John West
KUNM's John West speaks with Marjorie Childress from the New Mexico Independent to get an update on what stories they're following.
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Airdate: Thu., 29 May. 2008 |
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Luncheon Held in Honor of Domenici |
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By: Devon Armijo
It may be more than eight months before New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici officially leaves office, but that doesn't stop some from giving the Senator a few early goodbyes. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 29 May. 2008 |
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KUNM News Special: Primary Preview |
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KUNM Reporters speak with candidates for New Mexico Congressional Districts 1 and 3.
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Stories from Wed., 28 May. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 28 May. 2008 |
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Interview: Lt. Governor Denish on Border Security |
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By: Devon Armijo
"Operation Jump Start" is a military program where thousands of National Guard troops work to secure the US border with Mexico. The program ends this July. The immanent ending of the program has caused New Mexico officials to turn their attention to the border. KUNM's Devon Armijo spoke with Lieutenant...
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Airdate: Wed., 28 May. 2008 |
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Review: Documentary "Gashole" Looks At Fuel Alternatives |
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By: Jim Terr
An Albuquerque native has produced a thoughtful documentary about the fuel crisis, which is making waves around the country and which shows tonight only at Albuquerque's Guild Cinema. KUNM commentator and reviewer Jim Terr shares his thoughts on the film. Listen Jim Terr is a KUNM commentator and reviewer,...
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Stories from Tue., 27 May. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 27 May. 2008 |
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Obama Visits Las Cruces |
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By: Evan Woodward
KRWG's Evan Woodward reports from Las Cruces.
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Stories from Mon., 26 May. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 26 May. 2008 |
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Presidential Candidates Visit New Mexico Over Memorial Day Weekend |
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By: Jim Williams
In some ways, New Mexico looked more like the center of a presidential race than a state observing Memorial Day Monday. Both likely party nominees in the race were in the Land of Enchantment to not only honor the service men and women of the military, but also to try to convince New Mexicans that they...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 May. 2008 |
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Domenici Commemorates Last Memorial Day as US Senator |
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By: John West
Noting that today would be his last Memorial Day commemoration as a US Senator, the retiring six-term Republican Pete Domenici had praise not just for those in the US armed services, but for the relatives who survive them. Listen Voters in the Republican party go to the polls next week- June 3rd- to...
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Airdate: Mon., 26 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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By: Jim Cochran
Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from a grant from the New Mexico Energy, Conservation and Management Division. The series airs Mondays at 7:33 AM on KUNM.
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Stories from Fri., 23 May. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 23 May. 2008 |
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Group To Release Report Showing Climate Change In New Mexico |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The state chapter of The Nature Conservancy will release a report next week documenting evidence of climate change in New Mexico. As KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports, the study says changes in temperature and precipitation are already affection ecosystems around the state.
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Stories from Thu., 22 May. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 22 May. 2008 |
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Iglesias: Rove Definitely Involved in US Attorney Firings |
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By: Jim Williams
A House committee has subpoenaed former White House Adviser Karl Rove to hear more about his potential involvement in the firings of nine US Attorneys in 2006. Former US Attorney from New Mexico David Iglesias says while he knows Rove was involved in his firing, he's not holding out hope that justice...
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Airdate: Thu., 22 May. 2008 |
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NM Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
The New Mexico Weekly Business Update, with John West and Megan Kamerick.
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Airdate: Thu., 22 May. 2008 |
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NM Independent: District 3 Congressional Race Gets a Little Ugly |
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By: Jim Williams
Questions, rumors, and admonitions continue to fly around a key congressional race in the state. How much of an issue is it actually, and will it affect the campaign? That's one of the stories the New Mexico Independent is following this week. KUNM's Jim Williams has more.
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Stories from Wed., 21 May. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 21 May. 2008 |
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CYFD Offers New Solutions for Youth on Probation |
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By: Devon Armijo
Each year, thousands of young New Mexicans are arrested and referred to the Juvenile Justice Services program of the state Children, Youth, and Families Department, or CYFD. The system is intended to provide adolescents on probation with support to stay out of trouble. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports,...
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Airdate: Wed., 21 May. 2008 |
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State Budget Woes Coming, Cuts to Programs Possible |
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By: Jim Williams
A New Mexico advocacy group says declining state revenues mean it's time to raise taxes. But the head of the legislative committee that oversees the state budget says it's time to cut state programs. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Stories from Tue., 20 May. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 20 May. 2008 |
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Violence in Ciudad Juarez Continues to Escalate |
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By: Kent Paterson
Besieged by violence blamed on warring drug cartels, Ciudad Juarez's city government has named a former military officer to lead the police force. Meanwhile, well-known residents of Ciudad Juarez are among the latests victims of the escalating violence. KUNM's Kent Paterson has more.
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Stories from Mon., 19 May. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 19 May. 2008 |
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Interview: Heath Haussamen on the NM Political Landscape |
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By: Evan Woodward
2008 is both a historic and pivotal year in New Mexico politics. Journalist, blogger, and New Mexico Independent contributer Heath Haussamen stopped by the KRWG studios to speak with Evan Woodward about the political landscape in New Mexico in the run up to the June 3rd primary. Listen KRWG's Evan...
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Airdate: Mon., 19 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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By: Jim Cochran
Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from a grant from the New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division. The series airs Mondays at 7:33 AM on KUNM.
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Airdate: Mon., 19 May. 2008 |
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Democrats Organize South of the Border |
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By: Kent Paterson
A lot has been said about immigrants being a possible swing vote in this year's election. But the media has generally overlooked the other immigrant vote: US residents of Mexico who will cast ballots in 2008 races. From Puerto Vallarta, KUNM's Kent Paterson has this report about Democrats organizing...
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Stories from Fri., 16 May. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 16 May. 2008 |
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Farm Bill Has Benefits Fore New Mexico Small Farmers |
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By: Jim Williams
Congress has passed a $290 billion farm bill that boosts farm subsidies and provides more money for food stamps to help deal with rising prices. The bill, which passed with veto-proof majority, also has some benefits here in New Mexico. KUNM's Jim Williams has more on that.
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Airdate: Fri., 16 May. 2008 |
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Conversation: Xhixheng Dai on Falun Gong, China's Human Rights Record |
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By: John West
Xhixheng Dai, also known as Jane Dai, is a Falun Gong practicioner, originally from Guangxhou, China, but now an Australian citizen. KUNM's John West asked her what brought her to New Mexico.
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Airdate: Fri., 16 May. 2008 |
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NMSU President is Sole Finalist for Louisiana State Chancellor Position |
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By: Evan Woodward
This morning, Chair of New Mexico State University Board of Regents Bob Gallagher announced that University President Michael Martin is the sole finalist for the Chancellor position at Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Martin will travel to LSU for a two day...
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Stories from Thu., 15 May. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 15 May. 2008 |
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Public Comment on APS Budget Continues |
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By: Devon Armijo
Last night officials from Albuquerque Public Schools took public comment on the organization's new budget. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, there's controversy surrounding a familiar issue... a raise in wages.
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Airdate: Thu., 15 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent: Former Secretary of State May Have Mis-Spent Federal Dollars |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico's former secretary of state appears to be in some hot water over the way she spent millions of federal dollars four years ago. The New Mexico Independent is following the story. KUNM's Jim Williams visited with them about it.
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Airdate: Thu., 15 May. 2008 |
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Commentary: New Schools May Offer Hope for Future of Israelis and Palestinians |
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By: Iris Keltz
A ray of hope may be shining through the clouds of conflict in the Middle East. As commentator Iris Keltz says, while it's not likely to be a quick fix, it may offer a grassroots solution to build a new vision for Israel and Palestine. Listen Iris Keltz is a writer, teacher, and human rights activist....
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Airdate: Thu., 15 May. 2008 |
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APS Holds Public Comment Event on New Budget |
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Last night Albuquerque Public Schools offered an opportunity for the public to comment on issues regarding the organization's new budget. While APS has announced a 20 million dollar budget shortfall, that didn't stop local Educational Assistants from pushing for a one dollar an hour raise. Baca, an Educational...
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Stories from Tue., 13 May. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 13 May. 2008 |
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March Held In Ciudad Juarez To Protest Growing Narco-Violence, Murders |
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By: Kent Paterson
Dressed in white, thousands of people staged a march last weekend through the border city of Ciudad Juarez. They urged peace in a city torn by unprecedented levels of narco-violence, but as KUNM's Kent Paterson reports, their call went unheeded.
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Airdate: Tue., 13 May. 2008 |
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Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout Recommended for Federal Protection |
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By: John West
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is recommending that the Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout be proposed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. The fish is found in high-elevation streams in the Rio Grande, Pecos, and Canadian River Basins in New Mexico and Colorado. A 2002 assessment found 13 core...
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Airdate: Tue., 13 May. 2008 |
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Navajo Group Challenges Plan to Mine Uranium in Four Corners |
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By: Eric Mack
A group of Navajos is challenging a Texas-based company's plans to mine for uranium in the Four Corners region of New Mexico. For KUNM, Eric Mack has more.
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Airdate: Tue., 13 May. 2008 |
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NM Supreme Court Set to Rule on Contract Law |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico Supreme Court is set to decide a case that could change the way contracts are written between companies and consumers in the state. At issue is whether or not a company should be allowed to write a contract that gives it more recourse than the consumer when there's a problem in the business...
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Stories from Mon., 12 May. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 12 May. 2008 |
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San Marcos Fair in Aguascalientes, Mexico |
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By: Kent Paterson
In Mexico, it's fiesta time, and that means the San Marcos Fair in Aguascalientes. For an entire month, the central Mexican city practically forsakes its daily routine and throws a party like no other in the country. Now approaching the importance of Carnaval or Mardi Gras, San Marcos is a social phenomenon...
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Airdate: Mon., 12 May. 2008 |
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Bingaman Says it's Time to Stop Putting Oil Away |
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By: Todd Zwillich
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingamn says when it comes to fossil fuels, the rainy day the US has been saving for has come. But while the Democrat says it's time for the country to start using the oil it's been putting in reserves, he also acknowledges even that may not bring down gas prices. KUNM Capitol...
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Airdate: Mon., 12 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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By: Jim Cochran
Funding for the new Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from a grant from the New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division. The series airs Mondays at 7:33 AM on KUNM.
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Stories from Fri., 9 May. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 9 May. 2008 |
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Interview: Laurie Weahkee, Uncommitted NM Superdelegate |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
After Hillary Clinton's narrow victory in Indiana this week and Barack Obama's sizable victory in North Carolina it seems everyone is calculating and re-calculating delegate, superdelegate, and overall delegate totals. With much of the nation's political focus narrowed on the few remaining uncommitted...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 May. 2008 |
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Questions Over Constuction of Balloon Fiesta Museum |
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By: John West
Planning and construction of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Museum has so far cost the City of Albuquerque between three and four times what was originally contracted. And -- now -- there are questions about Mayor Chavez's connection to one of the project's top planners. KUNM's John West has more. Listen...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 May. 2008 |
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ACORN Advocates for Miller-Sanchez Bill |
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By: John West
A group of local anti-poverty advocates demonstrated in downtown Albuquerque today. The members of ACORN hope to urge Representative Heather Wilson to support reforms to allow bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of mortgages for primary residences. ACORN estimates the bill-- HR 3609-- could help 600,000...
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Airdate: Fri., 9 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
It's time for the New Mexico Weekly Business Update, with John West and Megan Kamerick.
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Stories from Thu., 8 May. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 8 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent: High Primary Turnouts, Water Conservation, and Housing Crises |
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By: Jim Williams
An overwhelming voter turnout may be in the works for the state's upcoming primary election. Also, who's balking at water conservation in New Mexico? And things get worse for home buyers in the Land of Enchantment. KUNM's Jim Williams visits with the editor of a new non-profit independent news service...
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Stories from Wed., 7 May. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 7 May. 2008 |
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Domenici's ANWR Proposal Now an Amendment |
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By: John West
On the floor of the US senate today, Kentucky's Senator Mitch McConnell offered Republican New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici's "American Energy Production Act" as an amendment to a pending Flood Insurance bill. If passed, the amendment would provide for development of liquid coal technology, as well as...
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Airdate: Wed., 7 May. 2008 |
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Domenici, Bingaman Disagree on ANWR Drilling |
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By: John West
New Mexico's US Senators are coming down on opposite sides of a proposal by Republican Senator Pete Domenici designed to increase domestic oil and gas production. KUNM's John West has more.
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Stories from Tue., 6 May. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 6 May. 2008 |
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Attorney General Asked To Give Report on Troubled Housing Authorities |
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By: Marco Grajeda
State Senator Leonard Lee Rawson is asking Attorney General Gary King to issue a status report on the investigation of several troubled regional housing authorities. Rawson and several other state lawmakers asked for an investigation in January of 2007, following allegations of misconduct and criminal...
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Airdate: Tue., 6 May. 2008 |
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Voter Registration Closes |
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By: John West
Today is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming primary election on June third. On that day, voters from both major parties will choose their candidates for the November general election. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 6 May. 2008 |
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NM Short Film To Be Screened At Cannes Film Festival |
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By: Spencer Beckwith
The Cannes Film Festival is taking place this year from May 14th through the 25th. This prestigious cinema event presents not only an international life-up of feature films, but also an evening devoted to the world's best short films. This year, for the first time, a short film produced here in New Mexico...
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Stories from Mon., 5 May. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 5 May. 2008 |
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Review: Cowboys Are My Weakness |
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By: Jim Terr
When a play is an enactment of short stories, wouldn't it be just as satisfying to simply read the stories? Maybe not, in this case, as reviewer Jim Terr explains.
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Airdate: Mon., 5 May. 2008 |
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Analyst Discusses Importance of NM Superdelegates |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
New Mexico Democratic Party Chairman Brian Colon endorsed Barack Obama's presidential bit on Saturday. Colon was one of three unpledged New Mexico superdelegates. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel spoke with local political analyst Brian Sanderoff about the importance of Colon's endorsement, given the high possibility...
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Airdate: Mon., 5 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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By: Jim Cochran
Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update come through a grant form the New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division. The series airs Mondays at 7:33 AM on KUNM.
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Stories from Fri., 2 May. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2008 |
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Race and Gender in US Politics: Part Three |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
As the 2008 presidential contest heats up, issues of race and gender continue to hold center stage. In part three of our "Race and Gender in US Politics" series, KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel spoke with Martha Burk, Money Editor at MS. Magazine and author of the new book Your Money AND Your Life: The High...
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2008 |
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American and Mexican Agencies meet to Discuss Immigration and Children |
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By: Marco Grajeda
When discussing the issue of immigration across the country recently, the focus has been on what, if anything, the federal government should do with the millions of undocumented immigrants in the country. This week, however, as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, several US and Mexican agencies met to discuss...
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2008 |
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Some Residents Near Trigo Fire Won't Leave for Fear of Looting |
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By: John West
Some residents in the evacuation zones of the Trigo Fire in the Manzano Mountains are reportedly choosing not to evacuate -- in part because of rumors of looting. However, Torrance County Sheriff Clarence Gibson confirms that although there was one arrest made at the evacuation zone's Northern boundary,...
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
Get up to date on the business scene in New Mexico with John West and Megan Kamerick.
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Airdate: Fri., 2 May. 2008 |
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Demonstration for Immigrant Worker's Rights Held |
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By: Evan Woodward
Thursday was May Day, also known as International Worker's Day. The holiday is celebrated in many countries to commemorate the achievements of the labor movement. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, a group of roughly 250 people marched through the streets of El Paso in support of the rights of immigrant...
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Stories from Thu., 1 May. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 1 May. 2008 |
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Trigo Fire Continues to Grow |
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Fanned by winds of up to 50 miles an hour, the Trigo Fire in the Manzano Mountains continues to grow in size. The Torrance County Emergency Operations Center has issued evacuation notices for people living along Highway 337 from Tajique south to below Torreon. As of this morning, communities being asked...
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Airdate: Thu., 1 May. 2008 |
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Domenici Introduces Bill to Drill in Arctic |
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New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici says he knows a way to bring down oil prices: drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. He says he wants to pressure the Senate to pass a bill to expand production both offshore and in Alaska. The Republican has sponsored the American Energy Production Act...
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Airdate: Thu., 1 May. 2008 |
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UNM Faculty Want More Say in Spending Decisions |
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By: John West
University of New Mexico faculty members filled a lecture hall to capacity at a meeting about how the University is spending its money. KUNM's John West has more.
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Airdate: Thu., 1 May. 2008 |
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Three Stories with The New Mexico Independent |
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By: Jim Williams
-Fifty four years of congressional seniority are about to evaporate in New Mexico. -It apparently helps to be rich to run for the state's 2nd Congressional District. -Albuquerque moves to increase its bike friendliness... but not necessarily in a hurry. Three stories a new non-profit independent news...
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