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KUNM News Archives: 2008 - July
Stories from Thu., 31 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2008 |
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Bernalillo Co. Sheriff's Office Spent at Least $4,600 on Campaign Event |
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By: Jim Williams
Bernalillo County officials say they spent just under $5,000 on President Bush's visit for a campaign fundraiser for Sheriff Darren White in May. The Republican White is running for the First District Congressional seat being vacated by Heather Wilson. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2008 |
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Federal Decision Brings Desert Rock Plant Closer to Construction |
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By: John West
A proposed coal-burning plant may be one step closer to being built on Navajo Nation land in northwestern New Mexico. A federal decision today put the project closer to construction. But, as KUNM's John West reports, opponents of the power plant are already appealing the decision. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2008 |
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Controversial Educator Visits Albuquerque |
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By: John West
KUNM's John West has this report about controversial visiting educator Ben Chavis. A film featuring Chavis will be screened tonight at the New Mexico Bar Association in Albuquerque. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2008 |
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Richardson Declares Flooded Lincoln County A Distater Area |
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By: Evan Woodward
Yesterday rescue workers in Ruidoso completed their efforts after saving 70 people who were still stranded in the upper canyon area. The residents were stuck since early Sunday after the remnants of Hurricane Dolly dropped torrential rains on the area. Public information officer for the village of Ruidoso...
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2008 |
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"No Child Left Behind" Amended in New Mexico |
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By: Devon Armijo
The "No Child Left Behind Act" has been amended in the state by New Mexico education officials to better report the progress of students. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, New Mexico's Public Education Department recently announced that their accountability plan has been approved by the US Department of...
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Airdate: Thu., 31 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
News of the week from the New Mexico Independent. Listen
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Stories from Wed., 30 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Jul. 2008 |
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Sudden Drop in Gas Prices Will Complicate Special Legislative Session |
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By: Kent Paterson
Reflecting the declining cost of crude oil, retail gasoline prices have fallen by as much as forty cents per gallon in the Albuquerque area. While the sudden drop is a relief for drivers at the pump, it complicates the state budget picture for lawmakers, who will meet next month in a special legislative...
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Airdate: Wed., 30 Jul. 2008 |
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"The Last Conquistador": an Interview with Documentary Filmmaker John Valadez |
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By: John West
Don Juan de Onate was one of the first European settlers in New Mexico. When the City of El Paso, Texas built a 34-foot tall statue of him, it opened old wounds among Native Americans, Hispanics, and Mexican Americans. The story of that statue is told in a new PBS "Point of View" documentary, "The Last...
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Stories from Tue., 29 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Jul. 2008 |
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Border Areas Stuck By Flooding from Hurricane Dolly |
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By: Kent Paterson
The New Mexico resort town of Ruidoso wasn't alone in suffering flood devastation this past weekend. Heavy rains also lashed the binational region to the south, causing flooding and property damage. KUNM's Kent Paterson has more.
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Jul. 2008 |
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Flooding Causes Evacuations in Lincoln County |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Dolly damaged buildings and forced hundreds of people to evacuate in Ruidoso in recent days. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus spoke with some people in the area.
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Airdate: Tue., 29 Jul. 2008 |
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NM Senators on Front Lines of Renewable Energy Tax Credit Debate |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico's Senators remain on the front line of a debate over renewable energy tax credits in the US Senate. The current tax credits for wind and solar producers were enacted in 2005 and are set to expire at the end of this year. The proposed extension has passed the US House several times, but it...
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Stories from Fri., 25 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jul. 2008 |
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Fuel Shortages Blamed on Border Black Market |
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By: Kent Paterson
Reports from Ciudad Juarez in Recent days say that some farmers haven't been able to operate their equipment, while US have had to cut back on their service. The reason? Fuel shortages blamed on a new border black market. KUNM's Kent Paterson has more.
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jul. 2008 |
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Lawsuit Says 2005 Legislation Hurts Voter Registration Drives |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A coalition of groups that register voters in New Mexico say a 2005 state law hurts their ability to conduct voter registration drives. The groups filed a lawsuit in Albuquerque yesterday that seeks to eliminate some restrictions and penalties for volunteers. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus spoke with a coordinator...
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jul. 2008 |
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ACLU To Sponsor Panel Discussion on Guantanamo Bay |
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By: John West
Two New Mexicans were recently in Guantanamo Bay on business. On Sunday, they'll participate in a panel discussion in Santa Fe about their experiences. KUNM's John West sat down with the executive director of the New Mexico ACLU, which is sponsoring the event.
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Airdate: Fri., 25 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Catch up on business in New Mexico with Sarah Gustavus and Megan Kamerick.
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Stories from Thu., 24 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
This week's news from the New Mexico Independent.
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jul. 2008 |
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Acapulco Caters to Spring Break Partiers |
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By: Kent Paterson
Higher oil prices in the US aren't just hurting drivers. Those prices are a new challenge for businesses in tourist destinations in Mexico. Many places are carving out their own specialized market segments. In Acapulco, some businesses are catering to a controversial group of visitors - young spring...
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Airdate: Thu., 24 Jul. 2008 |
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Amendments to ABQ's North Valley Plan to be Discussed |
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By: Kent Paterson
Once a bastion of small farming, Albuquerque's North Valley has undergone tremendous change in recent decades. Some residents, however, seek to preserve the semi-rural character of the area. In this vein, amendments to the city's North Valley plan will be discussed this evening. KUNM's Kent Patterson...
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Stories from Wed., 23 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Jul. 2008 |
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New Santa Fe Program Will Monitor Water Levels |
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By: Devon Armijo
A new Santa Fe program will examine how pumping groundwater from the Buckman wells might impact the future supply of the regional aquifer and local area wells. The monitoring will include measurements from the 13 well monitoring network in the Buckman area. Santa Fe Water Resources Coordinator Claudia...
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Economy in a Slowdown |
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By: Devon Armijo
Despite large tax revenues from the state's oil and gas industry, the New Mexico economy continues to show evidence of a slowdown. KUNM's Devon Armijo reports.
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Airdate: Wed., 23 Jul. 2008 |
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Cerrillos Veteran May Have Straightforward Solution to PTSD |
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By: Jim Williams
The US military is scrambling. Not for guns or planes, but for something else entirely: a better way to address the flood of combat soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with deep psychological wounds. It raises the a vital question: can an organization that trains people to subdue their emotions...
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Stories from Tue., 22 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Jul. 2008 |
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Mexico Tourism Down |
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By: Kent Paterson
An $83 billion industry, tourism keeps many Mexican communities pumping. This year's economic turmoil in the United States, high air fares and other problems are creating hard times south of the border. Kent Paterson files this report.
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Airdate: Tue., 22 Jul. 2008 |
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Senate Considering Limiting Oil Speculation |
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By: Evan Woodward
The US Senate is considering new limits on oil speculation, and New Mexico's Senators are on both sides of the debate. The Democrats who put forward the "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008" said it is intended to crack down on speculators who may be driving up the cost of oil. New Mexico...
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Stories from Mon., 21 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 21 Jul. 2008 |
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Election Groups Call for Investigation |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Two election reform groups have called on the state to conduct a full investigation into missing primary ballots in Cibola County. Clemente Sanchez lost the District 30 Democratic primary to incumbent State Senator David Ulibarri by five votes. Bob Stearns is with Verified Voting of New Mexico. He...
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Stories from Fri., 18 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Jul. 2008 |
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Judge Benjamin Chavez to Lead Homeless Court |
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By: Devon Armijo
An alternative court aimed at helping Albuquerque's estimated 5,000 homeless has a new leader. As KUNM's Devon Armijo reports, the program is designed to keep the city's homeless individuals out of jail and to provide new opportunities to rebuild their lives.
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Jul. 2008 |
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Commentary: The Real Obama |
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By: Paige Grant
For some, the internet is a chalkboard for rumors and innuendos. And there is perhaps no time in which that's more true that during an election season. Commentator Paige Grant says she's watching her inbox with much skepticism these days. Listen Paige Grant is a Santa Fe hydrologist and currently...
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Jul. 2008 |
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Floods in Juarez Cause Contraversy |
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By: Kent Paterson
In the Mexican border city of Juarez, there are renewed questions about housing contracts and developments. And the latest controversy follows recent floods that damaged or destroyed numerous homes. Kent Paterson reports
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Airdate: Fri., 18 Jul. 2008 |
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Missing Ballots in Cibola County |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The first test of a new state law that requires automatic recounts in close elections in New Mexico has raised questions about accountability. Last week, officials certified the results of a state senate race, despite the fact that paper ballots are still missing in Cibola county, where the race was...
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Stories from Thu., 17 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jul. 2008 |
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Richardson Speaks on Special Session |
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By: Jim Williams
There will be a special state legislative session, but it'll have a different focus and be earlier than originally planned. Governor Bill Richardson announced Thursday that he may call lawmakers back in early August. He wants them not only to make reforms to the state's health care system, but also...
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Airdate: Thu., 17 Jul. 2008 |
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Stories from the NM Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavas has her weekly sit down with staff from the online publication the "New Mexico Independent" This week she speaks with Editor Trip Jennings and Reporter Barb Armijo about the recent happenings around the proposed Downtown Arena, a new APS program, and the budding Navajo gaming...
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Stories from Wed., 16 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Senators Hold Conference on Energy Policy |
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By: Yanmei Xie
New Mexico's US Senators held a conference earlier today to outline their perspectives on energy policy and educate their colleagues. Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman may have different priorities on energy, but they did find some common ground. KUNM Capitol Reporter Yanmei Xie has more from...
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Jul. 2008 |
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Bingaman Supports Continued Production of Plutonium Pits at LANL |
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By: John West
The US Congress continues to work out how much money will go to nuclear weapons production at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The House of Representatives cut the president's $100 million budget request to build a Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement facility, or CMRR, at Los Alamos. That...
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Jul. 2008 |
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NMSU Regents Name New Interim President |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Monday morning, New Mexico State University Executive Vice President and Provost Waded Cruzado was unanimously selected as Interim President of the University during a Board of Regent's retreat. The board also considered three items in outgoing President Martin's contract, including a possible penalty....
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Airdate: Wed., 16 Jul. 2008 |
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'Operation Jumpstart' Officially Ends |
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By: Evan Woodward
'Operation Jumpstart', the 1.2 billion dollar program that sent 6,000 National Guard troops to the US/Mexico border officially ended yesterday. The program was launched in 2006 as a way to support the Border Patrol as the tried to increase the size of their force to 18,000 agents. As KRWG's Evan Woodward...
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Stories from Tue., 15 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Jul. 2008 |
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Richardson Helps Bring Electronics Manufacturer To Borderlands |
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By: Kent Paterson
City government officials from Ciudad Juarez are praising New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. He helped convince a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer to open a huge factory on the US-Mexico Border.
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Jul. 2008 |
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Interview: Campaign Advisor on Obama's Foreign Policy |
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By: Evan Woodward
While Presumptive Republican Presidential Nominee John McCain was speaking in Albuquerque today, his opponent and Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama was in Washington delivering a policy speech on national security. Obama called for a responsible end to the War in Iraq, and says...
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Jul. 2008 |
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McCain Visits Duke City |
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By: Jim Williams
Republican presidential hopeful John McCain was back in New Mexico Tuesday for a campaign event in Albuquerque. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the Arizona Senator used the occasion to try to set himself apart from Democratic rival Barack Obama.
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Airdate: Tue., 15 Jul. 2008 |
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Congress Continues Debate on Money for Nukes at Los Alamos |
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By: John West
The US Congress is still debating how much money will go to nuclear weapons production at Los Alamos National Laboratory. KUNM's John West reports.
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Stories from Sun., 13 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Sun., 13 Jul. 2008 |
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Bingaman Doubtful Offshore Drilling Will Offset High Gas Prices |
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By: Jodi Breisler
New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman says he's doubtful that offshore drilling will actually make gas cheaper. KUNM Capitol Reporter Jodi Breisler has more from Washington DC.
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Airdate: Sun., 13 Jul. 2008 |
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Rodeos Making a Comeback in New Mexico |
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By: Eric Mack
Rodeo is alive and kicking in New Mexico. Hundreds braved the wind, dust and rain over the weekend to check out the New Mexico Rodeo Association's pick last year for Best New Rodeo. KUNM's Eric Mack was also at Rio Arriba County's sophomore effort in Abiquiu, and says it's just one of a growing number...
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Airdate: Sun., 13 Jul. 2008 |
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All-Native Poetry Team to Compete at National Spoken Word Competition |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Spoken word competitions, or poetry slams, have been growing in popularity across the US in recent years. This week, an all Native American slam team from Santa Fe will be one of 44 teams competing Washington D.C. at the Brave New Voices National Youth Poetry Slam Festival. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel caught...
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Airdate: Sun., 13 Jul. 2008 |
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Senator Domenici Applauds Lift of Executive Ban on Offshore Drilling |
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New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici is applauding President Bush's lifting of an executive ban on offshore oil drilling. Domenici has long advocated for the lifting of the ban. The Republican Senator has not, when asked, given any guarantees that the cost of oil or gasoline will fall because of offshore...
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Stories from Fri., 11 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2008 |
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According to Some Experts, Benefits of Immigration Outweigh Costs |
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By: Marco Grajeda
Immigration has been a contentious issue in this election season, especially in western states like Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico which have high percentages of Hispanics. Presumptive presidential nominees Barack Obama and John McCain both say they support comprehensive immigration reform that includes...
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2008 |
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Domenici Defends War Spending, Criticizes Overseas Oil Spending |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
While the cost of the Iraq war continues to soar for US taxpayers, one New Mexico Senator is deflecting questions about how the country's spending priorities might be affecting budgets in his home state. The Congressional Research Service estimates that the war in Iraq has cost the US at least $550...
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2008 |
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Coalition Launches Health Care Campaign |
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By: Devon Armijo
A coalition of national and local groups launched the "Health Care for America Now" campaign today. The campaign, currently in 53 cities including Albuquerque, seeks to bring together Americans to demand quality, affordable health care. Across from Presbyterian Hospital this afternoon, about 30 people...
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2008 |
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Interview: Attorney General Gary King on the Desert Rock Project |
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By: John West
The state is trying to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from fast-tracking the permit approval process for a controversial proposed coal-fired power plant. KUNM's John West spoke with Attorney General Gary King about the motion which his office and the New Mexico Environment Department filed...
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2008 |
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AG Wants Slow Down on Plans to Develop Coal-Fired Power Plant |
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By: John West
New Mexico's Attorney General says plans to develop a coal-fired power plant should be slowed down. That would allow the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct reviews the state says are required by law. KUNM's John West has more.
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Receives $1 Million to Fight Crimes Against Women |
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By: John West
The federal government has given New Mexico one million dollars to help fight crimes against women. But the director of the agency that distributes the money says it's just a drop in the bucket. The Department of Justice announced the grant today. The money goes to the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation...
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Airdate: Fri., 11 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico Weekly Business Update, with Sarah Gustavus and Megan Kamerick.
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Stories from Thu., 10 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Jul. 2008 |
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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market Coming This Weekend |
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By: Jim Williams
Every year about this time, the world literally comes to Santa Fe. This weekend, the fifth annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market spreads out over Museum Hill. And as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, in addition to an array of music and food, 117 Master Artists from 41 different countries will greet...
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Jul. 2008 |
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Groups Defend New Mexico's New Emissions Standards |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
More than a dozen environmental, public health and consumer groups have asked a federal court to let them help defend New Mexico's auto emissions standards, which were adopted last year. Laura Ketcham is the Director of Environment New Mexico, one of the groups asking to intervene on a case on a case...
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Airdate: Thu., 10 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with journalists from the New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines.
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Stories from Wed., 9 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Jul. 2008 |
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NMSU Interim President Withdraws for Health Reasons |
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By: Evan Woodward
New Mexico State University's search for a new president has suffered a setback. Interim president James McDonough has withdrawn from the $300,000 a year position, citing health reasons. McDonough had been named to the temporary position last month, after President Michael Martin announced he would...
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Jul. 2008 |
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Flooding Possible in East Mountains |
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By: John West
With the monsoon season starting, communities in the Manzano Mountains are being urged to brace for heavy rainfall and possible flooding. KUNM's John West has more.
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Airdate: Wed., 9 Jul. 2008 |
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UNM Announces "Voice of the Lobos" replacement |
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By: Devon Armijo
For over 40 years broadcaster Mike Roberts served as the "Voice of the Lobos" during football and basketball games. Now that era is officially over. Tuesday afternoon the University of New Mexico announced its new broadcast team headed by California broadcaster Scott Galetti. KUNM's Devon Armijo has...
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Stories from Tue., 8 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Jul. 2008 |
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Albuquerque Mayor Appoints New Staff |
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By: John West
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez recently appointed a number of people to key administrative posts in city government. KUNM's John West reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 8 Jul. 2008 |
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Senators React To FISA Bill |
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By: John West
The US Senate will vote tomorrow on a new federal surveillance act. Congress seems to have reached a compromise on immunity for telecom companies that helped the government spy on US citizens. KUNM's John West has this report on the different stances of New Mexico's senators.
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Stories from Mon., 7 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 7 Jul. 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., 4 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 4 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: John West
The North American Free Trade Agreement Institute met in southern New Mexico last week. In this week's Business Update, KUNM's John West speaks with Megan Kamerick , who attended the event.
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Stories from Thu., 3 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Jul. 2008 |
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State Agency Asks for Extention on Oil and Gas Drilling Moratorium |
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By: Jim Williams
A state agency is asking for a six month extension on a drilling moratorium in Santa Fe County. The state Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department, in a report released this afternoon, says more information is needed before a final recommendation is made on whether oil and gas drilling should...
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Jul. 2008 |
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NM Independent: Is it Finally Time to Clean Up Old Uranium Mines? |
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By: Jim Williams
A long history of uranium mining in northwest New Mexico has left a huge mess in that part of the state, especially on Native American lands. It's a mess the federal government may be ready to clean up, but it's not clear whether the political will exists to make it happen. That's one of several stories...
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Jul. 2008 |
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Wolf Deaths May Threaten Future of Entire Wolf Population |
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By: John West
Nine endangered Mexican gray wolves have died in the wild so far this year. As KUNM's John West reports, over a third of those deaths might threaten the future of the entire population.
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Airdate: Thu., 3 Jul. 2008 |
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Zihua Guitar Fest |
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By: Kent Paterson
In Mexico, a sharp drop in international tourism is fueling renewed debate over the future of one of the country's key economic sectors. Sometimes at odds, government officials and ordinary citizens are trying to figure out how to weather the economic storm and steer the tourist economy to a better...
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Stories from Wed., 2 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Jul. 2008 |
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New Mexico Prison Reform on the Horizon |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico's criminal justice system may be facing an overhaul. Governor Richardson's task force on prison reform released its findings last week, and leaders from the task force met with state lawmakers on the courts, corrections and justice committee Tuesday. One of the proposals is a new re-entry...
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Jul. 2008 |
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Bingaman Say Medicare Cuts Can Be Reversed |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A reduction in Medicare payments for physicians went into effect Tuesday, but some lawmakers think the cuts can still be reversed. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus has more.
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Airdate: Wed., 2 Jul. 2008 |
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Uranium Cleanup Contract Awarded |
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By: John West
The state has awarded a contract worth $300,000 to start cleaning up abandoned Uranium Mines in Northwest New Mexico. KUNM's John West has the details.
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Stories from Tue., 1 Jul. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Jul. 2008 |
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Organization Gives Away Hybrid Car |
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By: Devon Armijo
An environmental advocacy group is giving away a hybrid car this election season in an attempt to impact a major Senate Race in New Mexico. The Defenders of Wild Life Action Fund says it will hold a drawing for a 2008 Toyota Prius after the general election in November. The Prius is covered in a series...
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Jul. 2008 |
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Forum to Discuss Juarez Murders |
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By: Evan Woodward
In Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, more than 500 people have been murdered since the beginning of this year. The El Paso Press Club held a forum over the weekend to discuss the serious issues affecting Mexico and how they relate to the United States. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Jul. 2008 |
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Gallup Gets New Affordable Housing Project |
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By: Jim Williams
Gallup's low-income and homeless population has a much needed increase in affordable housing. And as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, the project is not only timely, it's also unique in how it's been developed.
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Airdate: Tue., 1 Jul. 2008 |
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Holiday Campground Unaffected By Fires |
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By: John West
The Big Spring Fire in the Manzano Mountains has claimed six houses. But, as KUNM's John West reports, the fire has, so far, spared one destination popular with travelers.
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