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KUNM News Archives: 2005 - June
Stories from Thu., 30 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Jun. 2005 |
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UNM Hospital Employees' Contract Extended; Negotiations Continue |
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By: Renee Blake
Earlier this week, it appeared that today would be the final day of negotiations between the University of New Mexico Hospital and the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees. However the union contract has been extended. District 1199 issued a release today indicating that management representatives...
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Jun. 2005 |
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Theater Review: A Piece of my Heart |
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By: Roy Durfee
The play "A Piece of my Heart" by Shirley Lauro is showing weekends through July 17th at Sol Arts in Albuquerque. It is the story of six American women who served in the Vietnam War. These are true stories taken from interviews documented in a book with the same name by Keith Walker.
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Jun. 2005 |
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KUNM Listeners Weigh in on Patriot Act Extension |
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By: Arcie Chapa
The topic for this week's Call-in Show was the proposed extension of the Patriot Act to be taken up in Congress after the July 4th holiday. Guests on the show were US Attorney David Iglesias and the New Mexico ACLU's Peter Simonson. Listeners' comments provided a spirited dissussion.
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Stories from Wed., 29 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Jun. 2005 |
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New Mexico Seeking German Aerospace Investment |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Governor Bill Richardson is leading a delegation of state officials to Germany, seeking to entice businesses there to move to New Mexico. Richardson announced today that the delegation secured two site visits from German firms. Richardson spoke with New Mexico reporters this morning and said the visits...
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Jun. 2005 |
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Smokey Haze in Albuquerque Creates Health Hazard |
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By: Paul Ingles
Much of New Mexico is experiencing a side effect of wildfires in Arizona, Nevada, Utah and southern New Mexico, as a smokey haze is drifting across the state. In Albuquerque, the Sandia Mountains are trapping the smoke in the Rio Grande Valley and prompting an air quality health warning from the city...
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Stories from Tue., 28 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Jun. 2005 |
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A Commentary: The Binding Ties of Marriage |
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By: Don Schrader
I have been in love with certain men. I treasure mutually passionate romance with a man, but I do not want a license from any state for my deep romantic connection with him. I want him to stay with me because he wants to stay with me - NOT not because he feels stuck with me in a legal cage called marriage...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Jun. 2005 |
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Supreme Court Redefines Eminent Domain |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The Supreme Court ruled last week that fostering economic development is an appropriate use of the government's power of eminent domain. U.S. Senator Pete Domenici shares his opinion on the ruling.
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Jun. 2005 |
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Nurses Picket UNM Hospital |
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By: Renee Blake
Nurses at Albuquerque's University Hospital were picketing and blowing whistles to express their diapproval of the Hospital administration and CEO Steve McKernan. The union spokeswoman mentioned that some of the issues underlying the stike are:inadequate staffing levels, union busting techniques and...
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Stories from Mon., 27 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Jun. 2005 |
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Navajo Churro Sheep Making a Comeback |
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By: Daniel Kraker
The Navajo-Churro sheep is making a comeback. The animal was the first and oldest continously produced breed of sheep in North America, descendants of those brought by the Spanish to the southwest in the late 1500s. But the government's stock reduction program nearly wiped the sheep out in the 1930s....
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Jun. 2005 |
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Library Patrons Air Views on "Freedom to Read" Amendment |
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By: Sean Kindred
The "Freedom to Read" amendment to the House Justice Subcommittee Appropriations Bill passed in the House recently by a vote of 238 to 187. Co-sponsored by Representative Tom Udall, this amendment would prohibit the FBI from using the Patriot Act to access library and bookstore records. According to...
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Stories from Fri., 24 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Jun. 2005 |
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Film Tells the Story of Wines and Winemakers |
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By: Hadley Harper
The film Mondovino tells the story of the world's best wines and those who make them. The film spans several continents visiting some of the best known vineyards and interviewing their owners. Nevertheless, the film fails to sustain interest throughout and lacks good camara work and editing. According...
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Jun. 2005 |
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Palace of Governors Receives Generous Donation of Colonial Art |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe recently received a generous donation of 70 Spanish colonial paintings and 3 bultos from the International Institute of Spanish Colonial Art. The paintings are by artists from Mexico and South America.
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Jun. 2005 |
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A Film Review: Watermarks |
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By: Jim Terr
"Watermarks" is a moving documentary film of an Jewish Sports Club in Vienna and its championship team of women swimmers in the decades leading up to the Nazi occupation of Austria and to World War II. The club is called Hakoah, or "The Strength" in Hebrew. The film interviews the swim team members,...
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Jun. 2005 |
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Commentary: A Call for Impeachment |
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By: Larry Knapp
The following editorial relates to an internal British government memo dated July 23, 2002, that was published by The London Sunday Times May 1, 2005. It summarizes a meeting between top US and English intelligence officials concerning an attack on Iraq. Richard Nixon abdicated his presidency because...
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Jun. 2005 |
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Hundreds Gather in Clovis to Save Cannon AFB |
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By: Renee Blake
Hundreds of people packed a school auditorium in Clovis this morning as New Mexico's political leaders fought to take Cannon Air Force Base off the Pentagon's hit list. Testimony by supporters was led off by U.S. Senator Pete Domenici. The Republican senator told the Base Realignment and Closure Commission...
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Stories from Thu., 23 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Jun. 2005 |
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State Senator Feldman Speaks on Campaign Finance Reform |
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By: Arcie Chapa
In the coming weeks Albuquerque's City Council will consider the open and ethical elections code, which asks voters to approve a system of voluntary, publicly financed elections beginning in 2007. State Senator Dede Feldman answers questions from KUNM's listeners of the subject.
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Jun. 2005 |
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Commentary: Is Capitalism Working --- or Failing? |
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By: Craig Barnes
Failing capitalism By now it has become clear that President Bush and his intellectual circle intend great changes in American society. They mean not merely to roll back the social reforms of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, not merely to take down the safety nets that arose out of the Great Depression,...
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Jun. 2005 |
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University Professors Discuss "Peace Studies" Programs |
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By: Carol Boss
"Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution" degrees are offered on some U.S. colleges and universities, one of which is UNM. Dr. Christine Rack, a UNM sociologist who teaches in the program, and Dr. Michael Naglar who founded the Peace Studies major program at the University of California at Berkekey, discuss...
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Stories from Wed., 22 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Jun. 2005 |
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Santa Fe Living Wage Marks One Year Anniversary |
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By: Jim Williams
The Santa Fe Living Wage has completed one year. The first of its kind in the nation, the ordinance was passed by Santa Fe City Council in February 2002, but because of legal battles, didn't take effect until June of last year. And legal battles continue: the State Court of Appeals this morning heard...
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Stories from Tue., 21 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Jun. 2005 |
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Bingaman Speaks on Energy Bill's Environmental Benefits |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
In Washington, debate continues this week in the Senate on the energy bill. The Senate's energy bill is considered more environmentally-friendly than the energy legislation that passed in the House, and Senator Bingaman hopes to prevail in the conference committee process, once the legislation passes...
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Jun. 2005 |
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Jazz Play by Aishah Rahman Plays in Barelas Theater Space |
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By: Roy Durfee
A packed theater audience gave a standing ovation to the production of Aishah Rahman's jazz play "Unfinished Women Cry in No Man's Land While a Bird Dies in a Guilded Cage" at Out ch'Yonda live Arts Studio in Barelas last weekend. The play juxtaposes a home for unwed mothers, where 5 young women view...
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Airdate: Tue., 21 Jun. 2005 |
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An Interview with "Wildfire" Star Dennis Weaver - Part ll |
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By: Renee Blake
In part two of this interview Dennis Weaver further clarifies the reasons for his passionate and persistent pursuit of ways to improve both our environment and the long term health of the U. S. economy.
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Stories from Mon., 20 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Jun. 2005 |
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Local Activist Comments on Middle East Peace Process |
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By: Iris Keltz
Iris Keltz, a founding member of the Arab Jewish Peace Alliance offers her perspective on how to arrive at peace in the Middle East and some of the obstacles to reaching that goal.
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Jun. 2005 |
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NM Senators Note Differences in House and Senate Energy Bills |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The House has already passed a substantially different energy bill. Domenici, Bingaman and environmentalists say the House bill is more heavily geared toward production of traditional fuels such as oil and gas. The Senate version places greater emphasis on clean power sources.
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Jun. 2005 |
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Dennis Weaver Stars in TV Series Shot in NM: "Wildfire" |
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By: Renee Blake
Dennis Weaver, the former actor in "Gunsmoke","McCloud", and "Lonesome Dove" is starring in a new family TV series,"Wildfire," which was shot at the Unser Ranch in Albuquerque. Weaver has been a social activist his whole life. He worked with hunger projects in the Los Angeles of the 1980s. More recently...
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Jun. 2005 |
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Afro-Americans Celebrate Juneteenth in Thomas Bell Park |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
On Saturday, June 18th, Thomas Bell Park was the location for the Afro-American celebration of Juneteenth, the day representing the emancipacion of slaves in the Southwestern states and territories.
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Jun. 2005 |
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Domenici Emphasizes Incentives for Clean Energy in Senate Bill |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The energy bill drafted by Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman has moved into its second week of debate in the Senate. Much of the multi-billion dollar research proposed in the legislation would be carried out at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. Domenici says the bill pursues with,...
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Stories from Fri., 17 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Jun. 2005 |
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Film Documentary of Punk Rock Group, "The Minutemen" |
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By: Roy Durfee
"The Story of The Minutemen" is a musical film documentary of the 1980s California punk rock group 'The Minutemen', made up of musicians D. Boon, George Hurley and Mike Watt. The film includes rare live footage of the short lived group, whose influence has been felt far beyond their performing years....
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Jun. 2005 |
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New Mexican House Members Differ on Stem Cell Research Bill |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
On Capitol Hill, backers of a successful House bill to expand federal funding for embryonic stem cell research are turning their attention to the Senate. The measure recently passed the House in a vote that split New Mexico's two Republican members of the chamber, Heather Wilson and Steve Pearce.
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Jun. 2005 |
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Yolanda King Speaks to New Mexico Youth |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
The Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of New Mexico hosted a youth conference in Albuquerque last week. The featured guest was none other than Dr. King's eldest daughter, Yolanda King. An artist and an activist, she spoke about how her father's message is still of vital importance today.
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Stories from Thu., 16 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Jun. 2005 |
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Poet Anne Sexton's Life and Works Revisited in Theater Revue |
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By: Roy Durfee
The life and works of Pulitzer Prize winning poet Anne Sexton are the subject of "aTON of SEXton", a theatrical revue conceived and directed by Kristen Loree.
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Jun. 2005 |
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Mayoral Candidate Judy Espinosa Talks on Campaign Issues |
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By: Arcie Chapa
Mayoral candidate Judy Espinosa was today's guest on KUNM's Call -In show. She clarified her stand on the campaign's issues as well as answered listeners' questions. Espinosa's resume includes a gubernatorial appointment to the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and a stint as the New Mexico Secretary...
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Jun. 2005 |
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State Chamber of Commerce Report Generates Controversy |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry is out with its annual Focus Report, which it calls a comprehensive spotlight on all three branches of state government from a business perspective. The Focus Report maintains a scorecard on the actions of state government officials, rating them on...
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Stories from Wed., 15 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Jun. 2005 |
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Native American Organizations Protest Albuquerque Tricentennial |
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By: Jeremiah Luriah Johnson
According to Myrus Chino of the Southwest Indigenous Alliance, the Native perspective is missing from the Tricentennial; and he adds that the conquest and colonization of Native lands is nothing to celebrate. Chino has collected official letters from the Hopi tribe, and the Santa Ana and Taos Pueblos...
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Jun. 2005 |
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Hiroshima Victim Speaks Out Against Nuclear Armament |
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By: Jim Williams
Hiroshima victim, Shigeko Sasamori, is visiting the United States telling her story of surviving the nuclear bomb dropped by the United States on August 6, 1945 when she was 13 years old. She was burned over a fourth of her body. A decade later she and others were brought to the United States by writer...
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Jun. 2005 |
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Homeland Preparedness in Playas: Residents' Comments - Part lll |
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By: Renee Blake
The residents of Playas, New Mexico comment on the changes in the local scene there since New Mexico Tech took over military research from Phelps Dodge.
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Stories from Tue., 14 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Jun. 2005 |
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Annual Flamenco Festival Returns to Albuquerque |
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By: Krista Pino
This week Albuquerque is host to the Annual Flamenco Festival, the 5th largest such festival in the world. The festival, which began here in 1987, is now in its 19th year. Flamenco is a tradition of music and dance derived from the influence of the Gypsy culture on forms already present in Andalucia...
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Jun. 2005 |
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Sustainable Seafood Festival Held at Albuquerque Aquarium |
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By: Gweneth Doland
World Ocean Day was celebrated by a Sustainable Seafood Festival held at the Albuquerque Aquarium. Visitors not only were able to look at the marine animals om display, but also learned how sustainable seafood proponents aim to keep enough fish in the oceans for future generations to enjoy. Visitors...
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Jun. 2005 |
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Playas: Simulation Site for Domestic Preparedness - Part ll |
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By: Renee Blake
In part 2 of our story on the domestic preparedness work being done at New Mexico Tech we learn that the school has been wrestling with the same challenges for many years. Today we see how the prevention of suicide bombers from carrying out their mission has been going on since World War ll. The stategies...
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Stories from Mon., 13 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Jun. 2005 |
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Domenici and Lieberman Push for Two Year Budget Cycle |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
There's a move afoot in the US Senate to make a significant change in the federal budget process. Senators Domenici and Lieberman are sponsoring a bill to change the budget cycle from a one year to two year process.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Jun. 2005 |
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Leadership Project Aims at Empowering Native American Youth |
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By: Patrick Moore
An organization based in Gallup is aimed at empowering Native American youth. The National Indian Youth Leadership Project offers youth outdoor adventures and educational opportunities with a vision to help young people find meaningful roles within their communities.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Jun. 2005 |
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First Responders Train for Terrorists Scenarios in Playas |
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By: Renee Blake
While it's quite well known that New Mexico's labs and military bases contribute to Homeland Security, a less well-known effort is underway in southeastern New Mexico in the tiny town of Playas. That's where New Mexico Tech of Socorro is part of a joint effort to train first responders how to deal with...
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Stories from Fri., 10 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Jun. 2005 |
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UNM Students Give Back to the Community |
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By: Jeremiah Luriah Johnson
The University of New Mexico Service Corps is an innovative program the brings students out into the community where they provide important services like tutoring and recreation.
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Jun. 2005 |
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A Commentary: Killing is Fun |
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By: Larry Knapp
Killing is Fun The February 4th edition of this year’s Albuquerque Journal ran a short article in its Friday Briefing section entitled “General Says it’s ‘Fun’ to Shoot People”. The following is an editorial responding to the General. In the article Lt. General James Mattis, a decorated Marine Corps...
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Jun. 2005 |
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New Mexico Voices Differ from Supreme Court on Medical Marijuana Decision |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
Various New Mexican organizations differ with the Supreme Court decision to bar the use of marijuana for legitimate medical reasons. Both the New Mexican branch of the ACLU and representatives of New Mexicans for Compassionate Use explain their opposition.
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Stories from Thu., 9 Jun. 2005
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Jun. 2005 |
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Focus on Hunger in New Mexico |
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By: Arcie Chapa
Three New Mexico experts on hunger issues comment on the expected cut by the Bush administration of $600,000,000 over the next five years from the national budget for state food stamp programs. They also focus on specific New Mexico hunger problems.
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Jun. 2005 |
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Anti-Racism Conference Focuses on Public Health |
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By: Hakim Bellamy
The People's Institute and its sister organization, The Anti-Racism Training Institute of the Southwest, held a conference in Albuquerque to focus specifically on racism in the area of public health services. It was emphasized that institutional racism has to be rectified by working with the schools,...
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Jun. 2005 |
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Youth Group Works to Deter Gang Activity and Promote Creative Solutions |
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By: Krista Pino
Youth Development Incorporated are one of several youth groups making positive changes in themselves and their community. Besides working to deter gang activity they promote theater, dance, graffiti art and issues involving health care.
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Stories from Wed., 8 Jun. 2005
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Unemployed Youth Earn GEDs and Diplomas |
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By: Deborah Martinez
The Youth Build Program helps unemployed and undereducated young people work toward their GED or high school diploma while learning valuable job skills. The program allows them to give back to their community while furthering their own education.
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Jun. 2005 |
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A film: The Fourth World War |
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By: Roy Durfee
The Fourth World War is a the story of people's activist groups throughout the world creating initiatives that state their position against the policies of many governments and corporations as well as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
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Stories from Tue., 7 Jun. 2005
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LANL Whistleblower Brutally Beaten in Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
A Los Alamos National Laboratory whistleblower who was about to testify before a congressional committee about financial irregularities at the lab was brutally beaten Saturday night in Santa Fe. He is recovering at Saint Vincent Hospital, and an FBI investigation is now underway.
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Jun. 2005 |
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Bingaman Comments on Tony Blair's Meeting with U.S Senators |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, in his first visit to the United States since winning re-election in May of this year, held meetings in Washington with a group of U.S. Senators. Among them was New Mexico's Jeff Bingaman.
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Jun. 2005 |
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A Film: "Ladies in Lavender" |
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By: Hadley Harper
In the film "Ladies in Lavender" two of the finest British actresses in the business, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench, have a chance to showcase their talents in this story of two ageing sisters who take a young man into their care in the Cornwall of 1936.
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Airdate: Tue., 7 Jun. 2005 |
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"109 East Palace" - A Story of Los Alamos by Jennet Conant Part lll |
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By: Renee Blake
In the third part of our interview, Jennet Conant, author of "109 East Palace", she speaks about Robert Oppenheimer, Manhattan Project Director.
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Stories from Mon., 6 Jun. 2005
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Youth Alliance Speaks Out |
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By: Krista Pino
The Youth Alliance of New Mexico has teen representatives from each district in the state. They advise the Governor's Office and the legislature on topics affecting youth, such as teen suicides and youth correction facilities.
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Jun. 2005 |
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Domenici on Medical Marijuana Decision by Supreme Court |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
U.S. Senator Pete Domenici explains his agreement with the recent Supreme Court decision mandating that state laws allowing for the medical use of marijuana don't protect sick people from federal prosecution.
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Jun. 2005 |
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"109 East Palace" - A Story of Los Alamos by Jennet Conant Part ll |
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By: Renee Blake
The interview with Jennet Conant, author of "109 East Palace" continues as the Manhattan Project scientists arrive in rural New Mexico by train.
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Stories from Sat., 4 Jun. 2005
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Bosque Redondo Memorial Opens |
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By: Caroline Nez
On a windy Saturday morning, Navajos and Mescalero Apaches gathered with a slate of politicians for the opening of the Bosque Redondo Memorial where many of the tribes" ancestors were imprisioned and died after the Long Walk to Fort Sumner in 1863 in 1863.
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Stories from Fri., 3 Jun. 2005
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Santa Fe Conservation Trust - Preserving the Spirit of Place |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
Santa Fe Conservation Trust assists groups who purchase land with the intention of holding it in its natural state in perpetuity.
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Jun. 2005 |
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Commentary: Perpetual War, Perpetual Power |
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By: Craig Barnes
Craig Barnes, author, playwright, essayist, and international negotiator/mediator explores the Republican formula for perpetual war and the need for Democrats to restore America's traditional values of law, fairness and community.
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Jun. 2005 |
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"109 East Palace" - A Story of Los Alamos by Jennet Conant Part I |
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By: Renee Blake
Jennet Conant writes "109 East Palace" the story of "Robert Oppenheimer and the "Secret City of Los Alamos." Conant is the granddaughter of one of the administrators of the Manhattan Project.
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Stories from Thu., 2 Jun. 2005
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Young People Answer Listeners' Questions as Prelude to the "Youth Speak Out !" Conference on Saturday, June 11th |
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By: Renee Blake
New Mexico youth activist leaders answer KUNM listeners' questions and describe organizations that exist to help youth reach their educational goals and become active members of the community. This interview is a prelude to the KUNM sponsored event "Youth Speak Out" to be held Saturday, June 11th on...
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Jun. 2005 |
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Judy Espinosa Opens Campaign for Mayoral Bid |
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By: Jeremiah Luriah Johnson
Judy Espinosa opens her her campaign for Albuquerque mayor. Espinosa was New Mexico's first female Secretary of the Environment and Secretary of Transportation. She presently runs the Alliance for Transportation Research Institute at the University of New Mexico and sits on the Interstate Stream Commission....
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Jun. 2005 |
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New Mexico Promotes Aerospace Tourism X PRIZE Cup in Paris |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
For the first time New Mexico will be represented at the Paris Air Show to be held later this month. Erik Lindbergh, the grandson of aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh, aviator, artist and promoter of space tourism, has been named by Governor Bill Richardson to head up New Mexico's aerospace marketing...
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Stories from Wed., 1 Jun. 2005
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New Mexico Budget Troubles |
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By: Jeremiah Luriah Johnson
The City of Albuquerque has a new budget, but not without some disagreement between Mayor Martin Chavez and some members of the city council.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Jun. 2005 |
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Wild Horses |
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By: Renee Blake
The United States House of Representatives recently voted to ban the sale of wild horses for slaughter. It's too late for 41 mustangs that were sent to an Illinois slaughterhouse, but the issue is not resolved.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Jun. 2005 |
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Tourism and the New Mexico Economy |
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By: Tom Trowbridge
New Mexico is gearing up campaigns to lure more tourists in the future. The Tourism Department recently announced that it will have a float in the 2006 New Year's Tournament of Roses parade in California. As Tom Trowbridge reports, such efforts are a reflection of tourism as a major player in New Mexico's...
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