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KUNM News Archives: 2007 - June
Stories from Fri., 29 Jun. 2007
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Santa Fe Community Responds To Sexual Violence Part Three |
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By: Jim Williams
Over the past couple of days, KUNM's Jim Williams has taken a look at the community response to a recent string of stranger rapes in Santa Fe. In the series, Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center Director Barbara Goldman emphasized that most rapes are perpetrated by someone the victim knows: a father, uncle, or...
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Airdate: Fri., 29 Jun. 2007 |
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Billy The Kid Exhibition Opens |
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By: Nick Layman
Henry McCarty was a key part of New Mexico history and participated in the Lincoln County War. McCarty was also known by aliases Henry Antrim and William Harrison Bonney. But his most famous alias was Billy the Kid. As Nick Layman, reports, an exhibition focusing on the famous gunslinger's life has come...
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Airdate: Fri., 29 Jun. 2007 |
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Four Corners Air Quality Task Force Creates Report |
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By: Devon Armijo
The Four Corners Air Quality Task Force recently finished its 500 page document on Air Quality in the Four Corners Region. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, the Task Force is now actively seeking public comment on the report.
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Airdate: Fri., 29 Jun. 2007 |
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Bingaman and Domenici Both Vote Against Immigration Bill |
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By: Jodi Breisler
Both of New Mexico's Senators joined fifty one other Senators today in the vote to kill the immigration bill before Congress. As Jodi Breisler reports from Capitol Hill, they cited separate concerns over the proposal.
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Stories from Thu., 28 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Jun. 2007 |
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Santa Fe Community Responds To Sexual Violence Part Two |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Feans will gather tomorrow night in a show of opposition to the recent high-profile string of stranger rapes that have happened in the city. It’s part of a growing community response to the attacks. As KUNM’s Jim Williams reported yesterday, Santa Fe Rape Crisis and Trauma Treatment Center...
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Jun. 2007 |
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New Mexico Water Deal On Capitol Hill |
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By: Todd Zwillich
The Bush Administration is opposing a major water rights deal struck between the Navajo Nation and the State of New Mexico. But New Mexico lawmakers say they're out of patience, and ready to push the deal through. Todd Zwillich has more from Capitol Hill.
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Jun. 2007 |
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New Mexico Organizations Urge Senate To Pass Immigration Bill |
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By: Adrian Martin
Several New Mexican organizations spoke out today on the immigration bill currently up before the Senate. Leaders from political, religious, economic, and activist groups called on the Senate to pass the bill and begin the process of comprehensive immigration reform. Maria Christina Lopez is a founding...
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Jun. 2007 |
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UNM's Eleventh Baseball Head Coach |
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By: Devon Armijo
University of New Mexico Athletic Director Paul Krebs recently announced that Ray Birmingham would be the Lobo's new baseball Head Coach. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, Birmingham is expected to bring the competitive edge that made his former team National Champions.
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Stories from Wed., 27 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Jun. 2007 |
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Bingaman Talks About Campaign Finance |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says this week's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a portion of the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance reform measure is a setback for democracy. KUNM's Steve Shadley.
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Jun. 2007 |
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Santa Fe Community Responds To Sexual Violence Part One |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Feans continue to see headlines about a series of sexual assaults that have occurred in the city over the past year. Though BNA analysis and other investigation continues, the men responsible for the attacks have yet to be identified. And while much of the focus continues to be on the things...
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Jun. 2007 |
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U.S. Senate Invokes Cloture Forcing More Debate Over Immigration |
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By: Adrian Martin
The U.S. Senate has voted to invoke cloture, forcing debate on the stalled immigration bill. The Senate must now consider the bill along with 24 proposed amendments. Sixty four Senators moved to force the debate -- four more than officially needed. Two weeks ago when a cloture vote was taken only forty...
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Stories from Tue., 26 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Jun. 2007 |
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Domenici On The Employee Free Choice Act |
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By: Nick Layman
The U.S. Senate has eight days to work on legislation before the July 4th recess and will tackle a whole host of issues before the break. This week the Senate will be busy with the Employee Free Choice Act and funding for the laboratories based in New Mexico. Republican Senator Pete Domenici held his...
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Jun. 2007 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from the U.S. Department of Energy Grant Program, throught the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The series airs Mondays at 7:33AM and 5:45PM on KUNM.
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Jun. 2007 |
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Mumme Case Settled |
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By: Evan Woodward
The Federal Civil Discrimination Lawsuit filed by the ACLU of New Mexico against New Mexico State University Head Football Coach Hal Mumme was settled yesterday. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of four former Muslim players, claims they were subjected to a hostile environment towards Islam. As KRWG's Evan...
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Jun. 2007 |
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More Senate Immigration Debate |
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By: Nick Layman
President Bush recently visited the U.S. Senate and after several closed door meetings, comprehensive immigration reform may be getting another chance. The Senate will re-visit the bill today to get the legislation to the President's desk. As KUNM's Nick Layman reports this will be round three for the...
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Stories from Fri., 22 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Jun. 2007 |
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Extra Set Of Eyes |
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By: Nick Layman
The last few days' temperatures have crept up to the mid 90s around the state and some people are going to their local pools to cool off. In Albuquerque a partnership is in place with local pools and the Albquerque Fire Department to increase safety at the city pools. The program is called, "Stand by...
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Jun. 2007 |
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Hatch Flood Update |
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By: Kent Paterson
Last summer's severe flooding in Hatch, NM, tested the response of government and private aid organizations. Now, many locals say official agencies have been too slow with too little. KUNM's Kent Paterson has more. Kent's Previous Updates:
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Jun. 2007 |
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100 New Mexicans Travel To Atlanta For U.S. Social Forum |
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By: Devon Armijo
Tomorrow Morning something called the "Peoples Freedom Caravan" will launch 100 New Mexicans toward the U.S. Social Forum in Atlanta. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, it's an effort to connect people from different backgrounds to build momentum for change.
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Jun. 2007 |
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Nurses Upset With UNMH Emergency Room Patient Ratios |
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By: Jim Williams
A Hospital Workers Union is calling on University of New Mexico Hospital to lower nurse-to-patient ratios in the UNMH emergency room. The union and some nurses will hold a press event Friday afternoon to highlight their request. KUNM's Jim Williams has more.
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Stories from Thu., 21 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Jun. 2007 |
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Hatch Flood Update |
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By: Kent Paterson
After residents of Hatch, NM, were suddenly flooded out of their homes last August New Mexicans pitched in to aid in the recovery efforts. Governmnet agencies, churches, and others jumped in. Almost one year later, some Hatch residents wonder where the money is going. At the same time, many could face...
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Jun. 2007 |
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Partnership To Give Out Youth Workforce Grants |
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By: Nick Layman
A partnership between a major cable company and a Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization has announced a seventy-five thousand dollar grant to help young adults obtain workforce skills in Albuquerque. KUNM's Nick Layman has more.
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Jun. 2007 |
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Tom Udall Holds To Hold Town Hall Teleconference |
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By: Steve Shadley
Congressman tom Udall is holding a teleconference Town Hall meeting this evening where he'll field questions from people in New Mexico over the telephone from his office in Washington. He wants to discuss proposed federal spending cuts and possible layoffs at Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs. KUNM's...
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Jun. 2007 |
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Pro-Immigration Groups Hold Vigil |
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By: Adrian Martin
Pro-Immigrant groups held a prayer vigil Tuesday outside of the Regional Detention Center in Albuquerque. Local activists and faith leaders spoke out against the detention of immigrants in the facility and called for national immigration reform. KUNM's Adrian Martin has more.
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Stories from Wed., 20 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Jun. 2007 |
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Albuquerque Installs Neighborhood Biofilter |
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By: Steve Shadley
A neighborhood on Albuquerque's west side can breathe a little easier. A four hundred thousand dollar filter system has been installed on a troublesome section of the sewer system that has been creating bad odors. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Jun. 2007 |
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City Council Asking For Pay Raise |
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By: Steve Shadley
Members of the Albuquerque City Council are asking for a pay raise. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Jun. 2007 |
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Energy Advocates Call For Repeal |
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By: Jim Williams
A clean energy advocate who helped get three renewable energy bills passed in this year's legislative session is now calling for their repeal. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the call is part of a new campaign focused on eliminating corporate control of state government.
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Stories from Tue., 19 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Jun. 2007 |
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Martin Luther King III Visits Albuquerque |
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By: Devon Armijo
Martin Luther King the third was in New Mexico recently for two town hall meeting on Poverty. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Jun. 2007 |
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Ben Luce Transforms |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico's advocate community is buzzing this afternoon about what one of its own is about to do. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, a longtime clean energy advocate is taking off his gloves.
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Jun. 2007 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from the U.S. Department of Energy Grant Program, through the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The series airs Mondays at 7:33 AM and 5:45 PM on KUNM.
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Jun. 2007 |
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Labor Bill Proposed |
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By: Nick Layman
In the coming days the Senate will turn its focus away from the hotly debated Energy Bill to labor issues. Senate bill 1041 or the Employee Free Choice Act, is a bill allowing employees to form, join, and assist labor organizations. This bill is meant for workers to form a collective bargaining agreement...
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Stories from Mon., 18 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Jun. 2007 |
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Mayor Chavez Plans To Stop Landfill Usage |
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By: Adrian Martin and Devon Armijo
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez has announced plans that, if successful, could put an end to city landfills by 2030. FULL STORY |
Stories from Fri., 15 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Jun. 2007 |
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Audubon Society says New Mexico Birds in Decline |
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By: Adrian Martin
A study released by the National Audubon Society has found the populations of some of New Mexico’s most common birds on the decline. The study, which looked at data collected over the past forty years, showed some species’ numbers have dropped by more than eighty percent. Betsy Daub, Director of bird...
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Jun. 2007 |
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Statewide Ban On Smoking |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico today becomes the 17th state in the nation to start a statewide smoking ban indoors at public places. The law was approved by state lawmakers earlier this year and went into effect early this morning. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Thu., 14 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Jun. 2007 |
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Greg Mello Comments On LANL |
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By: Greg Mello
Last Wednesday the House Appropriation Committee issued its markup of the Administration's proposed budget for the Department of Energy, including the nuclear warhead programs at Los Alamos and Sandia Labs in New Mexico. Greg Mello, director of the Los Alalmos Study Group, has been watching. KUNM...
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Jun. 2007 |
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San Miguel County May Aquire New Wilderness Area |
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By: Adrian Martin
New Mexico Congressman Tom Udall has introduced a bill that would designate a new wilderness area in San Miguel county. KUNM's Adrian Martin reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Jun. 2007 |
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New Mexico Creates A New Task Force |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico's top law enforement officials have created a statewide task force that will be out in force Friday when a new law against cockfighting goes into effect. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Wed., 13 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Jun. 2007 |
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Hatch Flood Update |
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By: Kent Paterson
Flooded out of their Hatch homes last August, several dozen families were given refuge in a trailer park set up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Almost one year later, many flood victims are still in the trailers. They are caught in a sort of limbo between diminishing aid monies and an affordable...
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Jun. 2007 |
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Clean Energy Debate Starts In Congress |
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By: Nick Layman
In the last week the Senate has failed to act on three major orders of business, but today Senators start debate on the Clean Energy Act of 2007. As Nick Layman reports, this legislation may restore American's confidence in Congress.
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Jun. 2007 |
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Albuquerque To Host Twenty First Annual Flamenco Festival |
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By: Spencer Beckwith
Each June, Albuquerque hosts North America's largest celebration of the flamenco arts. The 21st annual internation festival is taking place this week in venues around Albuquerque and Sant Fe. KUNM's Spencer Beckwith spent time with the festival's director and has this report. International Flamenco...
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Stories from Tue., 12 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Jun. 2007 |
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Max Evans Releases New Novel |
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By: Steve Shadley
One of New Mexico's most beloved cowboys, who has written dozens of novels, is releasing his latest book this month. It's a memoir about his lifelong love of horses. KUNM's Steve Shadley spoke with Max Evans.
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Jun. 2007 |
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Parade Showcases Pride in Albuquerque |
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By: John West
Last weekend saw Pride 2007 take over Albuquerque's Central Avenue and the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. KUNM's John West was there.
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Jun. 2007 |
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New Mexico Clean Energy Update |
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Funding for the New Mexico Clean Energy Update comes from the U.S. Department of Energy Grant Program, through the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The series airs Mondays at 7:33 AM and 5:45 PM on KUNM.
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Jun. 2007 |
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New Study Shows Higher Public School Standards |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Education Secretary Veronica Garcia is hailing a new study that shows the state is setting high standards for its public school students. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Jun. 2007 |
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Domenici Votes On Alberto Gonzalez's Future |
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By: Nick Layman
New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici defended his participation in a vote on the future of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. The U.S. Senate discussed a vote of no confidence on Gonzales, who's accused of allowing the firing of seven U.S. Attorneys last year for what some have called "political...
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Jun. 2007 |
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Martin Luther King III To Visit Albuquerque |
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By: Devon Armijo
Martin Luther King III will hold two town hall meetings in New Mexico this week to discuss his Poverty in America campaign. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Stories from Mon., 11 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Jun. 2007 |
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Wilson Hopes To Improve Funding To Assist the Homeless |
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By: Devon Armijo
Republican Representative Heather Wilson has introduced legislation to imporve funding for the Projects for Assistance in Transitional Homelessness or PATH program. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Jun. 2007 |
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Senate Continues To Debate Immigration Reform |
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By: Nick Layman
The bi-partisan carefully cratfted immigration bill hit a wall on the Senate floor late last night. The much talked about bill might not make it to the President's desk because senators are not agreeing on the bill in its current form. KUNM's Nick Layman has more.
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Jun. 2007 |
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Santa Fe Selling Its Air Space |
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By: Jim Williams
Three popular FM radio station in Santa Fe are on the verge of being purchased by a single company. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, Hutton Broadcasting is negotiating to buy the stations over the next several months.
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Jun. 2007 |
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Local Program Aimed Toward Addressing Forest Issues |
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By: Adrian Martin
The U.S. Forest Service has selected 13 new projects to receive more than four-million dollars in federal grant money through the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program in New Mexico. The projects are located across the state and are aimed at promoting healthy watersheds, preventing wildfires, and...
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Stories from Fri., 8 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Jun. 2007 |
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Mumme Goes To Court |
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By: Evan Woodward
On Tuesday, Federal Court Judge William Lynch denied two motions for summary judgment filed by Las Cruces attorney Larry White, on behalf of New Mexico State University Head Football Coach, Hal Mumme. White had asked Lynch to throw out a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Jun. 2007 |
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Hatch Stunned By Flooding |
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By: Kent Paterson
New Mexicans were stunned last August by the flooding that devastated the village of Hatch, which is wedely known as New Mexico's Chile Pepper Capital. Although government and private aid helped some residents get back on their feet, others are still struggling to regain normal lives. In the first...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Jun. 2007 |
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Martin Chavez Proposes Housing |
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By: Adrian Martin
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez and Lovelace CEO Ron Stern announced today that Lovelace has donated 3.7 acres of land to the city. The land currently serves as a parking lot for patients at the Lovelace-Gibson location. Chavez announced the city’s intent to use the land for a new housing development....
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Stories from Thu., 7 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Jun. 2007 |
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NM Legislation Goes Abroad |
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By: Nick Layman
New Mexico Attorney General Gary King has reviewed a trip for a pair of New Mexico Legislators to visit the Netherlands. KUNM's Nick Layman has more.
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Jun. 2007 |
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Strong Winds Shake the Southwest |
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By: Devon Armijo
Wind gusts as high as 52 miles per hour have been recorded at the Albuquerque Sunport. The high winds are a result of interacting weather systems to our north. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Stories from Wed., 6 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Jun. 2007 |
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Santa Fe Hopes To Add More River Water |
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By: Jim Williams
Santa Feans will soon have a way to hep fill the river that runs through the City Different. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, city officials have kicked off a program for residents to add water to the Santa Fe River, and that's also broadening the discussion around how to giver the river a right to...
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Jun. 2007 |
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Bingaman Talk About Immigration, Libby |
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By: Adrian Martin and Devon Armijo
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman will propose an amendment to the immigration bill currently being debated in Congress this week. The amendment would do away with a rule that forces guest workers to leave the country periodically. Currently guest workers are allowed to work in the US for up to six years....
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Stories from Tue., 5 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Jun. 2007 |
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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 the U.S. Department of Energy Grant Program, through the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The series airs Mondays at 7:33 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. on KUNM.
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Stories from Mon., 4 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Jun. 2007 |
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Tom Udall Discusses Climate Change, Iraq |
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By: Jim Williams
As Congress wraps up its Memorial Day recess, Representatives who came home to their districts are heading back this morning to Washington, D.C. It was a busy last gew days for New Mexico's Congressional delegation. But KUNM's Jim Williams caught up with Democratic New Mexico Congressman Tom Udall...
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Jun. 2007 |
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Jim Scarantino Finds Prayer For Peace |
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By: Jim Scarantino
Commentator Jim Scarantino attended a Native American ceremony in Gallup to honor warriors, veterans of America's wars. Over the din of the drums he heard a prayer for peace. Jim Scarantino is a columnist for the Weekly Alibi and a commentator for KUNM.
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Stories from Fri., 1 Jun. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Jun. 2007 |
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Wildlife Commentary |
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In today's commentary, a woman who lives close to New Mexico wildlife takes a cold, hard look at the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Jun. 2007 |
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UNM Under Fire For Animal Testing |
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By: Renée Blake
Animal research is a controversial topic and has been, at least since the establishment of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in 1980 and its launch of the Silver Spring Monkeys case in 1981 (which uncovered the abuse of animals in experiments). The University of New Mexico came under fire...
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