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KUNM News Archives: 2007 - August
Stories from Fri., 31 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 31 Aug. 2007 |
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Faulty Medical Device Settlement Reached |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Attorney General Gary King and 34 other state Attorneys General and the District of Columbia have reached a settlement with Guidant Corporation which is accused of making a faulty medical device for heart patients. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 31 Aug. 2007 |
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KNME Board Sees Quick Changes |
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By: Jim Williams
Albuquerque Public Television station KNME has five new board members starting Thursday. A special meeting was held on the UNM campus to name them. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, one of the members being replaced contends he's being forced out for raising legal concerns with UNM.
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Airdate: Fri., 31 Aug. 2007 |
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Bolivia: Donde la Política Es Indígena |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
One of the poorest countries in Latin America, Bolivia struggles with the pressures of globalization, social reforms and grassroots democracy. Bolivia has elected its first indigenous president, Evo Morales, but the business elites, landowners and right-wing politicians struggle to keep their hold on...
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Stories from Thu., 30 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Aug. 2007 |
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David Barsamian in New Mexico to Talk About Iran |
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By: Jim Williams
As U.S. rhetoric toward Iran continues to toughen, some critics of the Bush Administration's approach are pointing to how similar they believe that rhetoric is to what took place prior to the Iraq invasion. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, one prominent critic will deliver his perspective to audiences...
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Airdate: Thu., 30 Aug. 2007 |
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Blind Veterans Come Together |
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By: George Gray
Several hundred blinded veterans and their advocate gathered in Albuquerque recently to talk about their experiences, frustrations, and hopes. As KUNM's George Gray reports, blindness caused by traumatic brain injury has become the signature injury of veterans returning from Iraq.
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Stories from Wed., 29 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Aug. 2007 |
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Helmet Law Goes Into Effect |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexican kids under the age of 18 are now required to wear a helmet when riding a bike or a skateboard. The law took effect July 1, and state officials, including Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, gathered today in Santa Fe to begin an educational campaign around it. From the Capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams...
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Airdate: Wed., 29 Aug. 2007 |
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Domenici Thanks Bush For His Support |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici says President Bush gave him a big financial boost going into next year's election. President Bush helped raise more than $350,000 for Domenici's re-election campaign during a stop Monday in the Albuquerque area. Domenici says the president's visit was quick...
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Stories from Tue., 28 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Aug. 2007 |
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Iglesias Reacts to Domenici/Gonzales |
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By: Jim Williams
President Bush's visit for the Domenici fundraiser in Albuquerque Monday came on a day when Domenici's role in the firing of New Mexico U.S. Attorney David Iglesias once again took center stage. Iglesias was fired in December of last year after receiving a phone call from Domenici pressing for a quick...
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Airdate: Tue., 28 Aug. 2007 |
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Bush Visits New Mexico |
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By: John West
President Bush was in New Mexico Monday raising money for Senator Pete Domenici's re-election bid. On the heels of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation, anticipation was high as to what the president might say, but he was elusive. The president's visit drew dozens of protestors upset abouth...
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Stories from Mon., 27 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Aug. 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 7:33AM and 5:45PM.
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Aug. 2007 |
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State Tresurer Lewis Reports On Commission Findings |
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By: John West
The State Treasurer's office released a report this week that aims to change the way New Mexico does business. KUNM's John West spoke with him by phone.
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Aug. 2007 |
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Advocacy Group Responds To Michael Vick Media Frenzy |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Recent national media coverage of N.F.L. star Michael Vick's indictment on charges related to illegal dog fighting has once again highlighted the plight of abused animals. This, as advocates for so-called dangerous dog breeds continue to struggle against what they see as media hysteria, misperceptions,...
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Airdate: Mon., 27 Aug. 2007 |
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Groups Call For Federal Inquiry In Wolf Related Incident |
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By: Adrian Martin
Eight conversation groups have issued a request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or U.S.D.A, calling for a federal investigation into allegations made against a wildlife services agent. Former New Mexico Game and Fish biologist Angela Dassow claims she was threatened in July by Wildlife Services...
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Stories from Fri., 24 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Aug. 2007 |
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Sandia's MESA Unveils Completed Facility |
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By: Jim Williams
Albuquerque's Sandia Laboratory unveiled a new facility today that will, in part, be used to update and safegauard the nation's nuclear weapons. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 24 Aug. 2007 |
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President Schmidly Comments On Greek Misbehavior |
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By: Steve Shadley
University of New Mexico President David Schmidly says he's embarrassed by the revent bad behavior of some fraternity members on campus. The newly appointed U.N.M. president told reporters today that his task force looking into greek culture at the university has no deadline to return its findings;...
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Stories from Thu., 23 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Aug. 2007 |
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Western Climate Initiative |
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By: Jim Williams
A coalition of six U.S. states and two Canadian provinces has announced a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions %15 by the year 2020. New Mexico is a participating state, and earlier this afternoon, KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with one of the state's key environmental officials about how the initiative...
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Aug. 2007 |
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B.L.M.'s La Cienega Site Grows by 178 Acres |
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By: Adrian Martin
The Bureau of Land Management and the Trust for Public Lands have announced the acquisition of 178 acres of new public land. The land will now be a part of the La Cienega Area of Critical Environmental Concern, a forty-five acre parcel of land south of Santa Fe. The B.L.M. acquired the land from the...
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Airdate: Thu., 23 Aug. 2007 |
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Jane Blume Comments |
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Earlier this month Governor Bill Richardson's office sent out a news release about health coverage reform recommendations he had received from his "Health Coverage for New Mexicans Committee" after Mathmatica Policy Research released its cost study of different health coverage reform models. Jane Blume...
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Stories from Wed., 22 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Aug. 2007 |
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Rail Runner Expands |
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By: Devon Armijo
This evening the New Mexico Rail runner commuter train will begin its journey from Bernalillo to Santa Fe on paper. A public hearing is scheduled in Santa Fe tonight to announce the findings of a recent environmental assessment on expansion of the railway from Belen to the capitol city conducted by the...
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Airdate: Wed., 22 Aug. 2007 |
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Sheriff Solano Announces Candidacy |
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By: Steve Shadley
The election is still three years away but a democratic candidate has already announced he's running for New Mexico Lieutenant Governor in 2010. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Stories from Mon., 20 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Aug. 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 7:33AM and 5:45PM.
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Airdate: Mon., 20 Aug. 2007 |
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Interview With Bob Woodruff |
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By: George Gray
This week in Albuquerque the Blinded Veterans Association is holding its annual convention. The focus this year is on traumatic brain injury, the signature injury of the Iraq war. Former A.B.C. news anchor and traunatic brain injury survivor Bob Woodruff was the keynote speaker today and was interviewed...
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Stories from Fri., 17 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Aug. 2007 |
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Diane Denish On Healthcare |
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By: Devon Armijo
New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish is providing a clearer picture of what she and Governor Richardson would like to do to deal with the state's health care crisis. Denish spoke at a luncheon yesterday in Albuquerque for the New Mexico Association for Community Care, who care for senior citizens....
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Aug. 2007 |
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UNMH Ratifies Labor Contract |
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By: Steve Shadley
Resident Physicians at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque have unanimously voted to ratify a labor contract that provides them with pay raises and a reduced workload. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Aug. 2007 |
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Rep. Heather Wilson on S-CHIP Vote |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico First District Representative Heather Wilson was in Albuquerque Thursday to explain her vote against the State Childrens' Health Insurance Program Bill that passed the House a couple of weeks ago. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
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Airdate: Fri., 17 Aug. 2007 |
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N.R.C. May Be Changing Its Uranium Mining Regulations |
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By: John West
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or N.R.C., held two hearings to gather public comments on the proposed geis. KUNM's John West was there and has this report.
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Stories from Thu., 16 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Aug. 2007 |
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Braceros Continue Struggle |
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By: Kent Paterson
They kept the U.S. fed and clothed through WWII and the Korean Conflict. Now, thousands of aging, former Mexican guestworkers are struggling to survive and recuperate money they say is still owed to them for working on U.S. farms decades ago. Kent Paterson has this report from central Mexico.
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Aug. 2007 |
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Medicinal Marijuana Distribution In Question |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil says he has ordered employees within his agency NOT to distribute or produce medical marijuana for patients who are eligible under a new state law. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Aug. 2007 |
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GTCC Nuclear Wate Disposal Public Hearing Held Tuesday Night |
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By: Jim Williams
"Give us another alternative." That was the message from most who showed up for a public scoping meeting on nuclear waste disposal Tuesday night in Los Alamos. And as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, a Department of Energy spokesperson says the agency may, as a result, expand the range of possible disposal...
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Airdate: Thu., 16 Aug. 2007 |
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Rising Ethanol Demand Means Rising Food Costs: Commentary by Peter Holton |
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By: Peter Holter
Some recent news reports have told us that ehtanol - which is now the "big player" in the alternative fuels arena - is using up corn that would otherwise be fed to cattle, dairy cows, swine, sheep and foul. As a result, the prices being paid for corn are rising rapidly. According to commentator Peter...
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Stories from Wed., 15 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Aug. 2007 |
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UNM CNM Merge |
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By: Devon Armijo
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents and the Central New Mexico Community College Governing board have approved a Memorandum of Agreement. It will create a substantial collaboration between the two institutions. Among the points of emphasis in the memorandum is the joint campus in Rio Rancho…which...
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Aug. 2007 |
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Committee Submits Recommendations for NM Health Care Reform |
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By: Adrian Martin
The Health Coverage for New Mexicans Committee, chaired by Lt. Governer Diane Denish has released a set of recommendations for health care reform in New Mexico. The recommendations come after the committee received the results of a study commissioned by the state to examine various proposed health care...
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Airdate: Wed., 15 Aug. 2007 |
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MALDEF Lawsuit |
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By: Steve Shadley
The Albuquerque Police Department says it’s informing its officers about a new policy regarding interrogations following a lawsuit brought by the “Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund”…or MALDEF. The new guidelines come about as part of a settlement following a 2004 police investigation...
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Stories from Tue., 14 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Tue., 14 Aug. 2007 |
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DOE Public Scooping on Nuclear Waste Storage a WIPP |
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By: Jim Williams
The U.S. Department of Energy is looking at New Mexico as a possible site for waste produced by nuclear power plants. The D.O.E. is holding public meetings this week as the beginning of the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, process of identifying a storage site. One will be held tonight in...
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Stories from Mon., 13 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Aug. 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 7:33AM and 5:45PM.
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Aug. 2007 |
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Take Back The Night Audio Montage |
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By: Jim Williams
The Santa Fe communtiy gathered on the Plaza Saturday afternoon for the 29th year of the annual "Take Back the Night" rallies. It was jointly organized by the Santa Fe Rape Crisis and Trauma Treatment Center and Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. "Take Back the Night" is designed as a public protest...
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Airdate: Mon., 13 Aug. 2007 |
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No Child Left Behind Program Inadequate For Native Population |
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By: Jim Williams
The federal "No Child Left Behind" program is still apparently inadequate when it comes to Native American students in New Mexico. That was the general timbre of a Senate committee hearing held this morning in Santa Fe. KUNM's Jim Williams prepared this report.
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Stories from Fri., 10 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Aug. 2007 |
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Ana Castillo Publishes New Book |
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By: Marcos Martinez
New Mexico writer Ana Castillo has a new book out. It's a novel entitled "The Guardians," published by Random House. Castillo is the author of "Peel My Love Like An Onion," and "So Far From God," as well as other works of fiction and poetry. Castillo now makes her home in southern New Mexico, within...
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Aug. 2007 |
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New Uranium Mining in Four Corners Debated |
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By: John West
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission heard public input last night on a proposed rule change which might pave the way for new Uranium mining in the Four Corners area. John West was there, and has this story.
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Aug. 2007 |
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Mexican Constitutional Reforms |
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By: Kent Paterson
While the issue is not grabbing headlines in the United States, Mexicans are in the process of reforming their constitution. Across the country forums have been held to consider proposals for the country's future. Kent Paterson has this story from Acapulco.
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Aug. 2007 |
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Wilson Says House Version of SCHIP Bill Cut Health Care For Seniors |
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By: Adrian Martin
Last Sunday President Bush signed the expansions of Foreign Intelligence Security Act. The same day he congratulated Republican Congresswoman Heather Wilson for the instrumental role she played in the bill’s passage in the House. According to both Wilson and the Bush administration, the sole intention...
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Airdate: Fri., 10 Aug. 2007 |
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People... Get Ready For Albert Einstien |
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By: Jim Terr
A local actor has an intimate acquaintance with an almost inconceivably famous figure which he'll be sharing publicly in New Mexico this weekend. Here's a commentary by Jim Terr:
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Stories from Thu., 9 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Aug. 2007 |
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New Mexico Responds To Growing Number of Autistic Children |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
One in 150 children in the U.S. have Autism Spectrum Disorder according to the Centers for Disease Control. The New Mexico legislature this year approved $3.9 million in funding for autism services, training, and evaluations - an upswell of community organizing and advocacy, state government support,...
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Aug. 2007 |
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Senator Jeff Bingaman Announces New Higher Education Legislation |
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By: Adrian Martin
New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman was on the UNM campus recently to announce the Senate's passage of several bills that could affect student financial aid. Alongside UNM's President David Schmidly in Zimmerman Library, Bingaman outlined how the so-called Higher Education Access Act would affect students...
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Airdate: Thu., 9 Aug. 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 7:33AM and 5:45PM.
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Stories from Wed., 8 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 8 Aug. 2007 |
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New Mexico Takes A Good Look At State Health |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico Governer Bill Richardson has announced a plan for universal health coverage for all as part of his campaign for president. Richardson was in Council Bluffs, Iowa, yesterday for the announcement. Amoung other things, the governor's plan would extend to everyone the same health coverage members...
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Stories from Mon., 6 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Aug. 2007 |
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VP Dick Cheney Visits Albuquerque |
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By: Steve Shadley
Vice President Dick Cheney told a group of Marines in Albuquerque today that the United States is making progress in the Iraq War. But, demonstrators outside of the speech claim the Vice President is gaining personal profit from the war.
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Airdate: Mon., 6 Aug. 2007 |
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Medical Transport Plane Crashes In Ruidoso |
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By: George Gray
Last night, New Mexico suffered an aeronautical disaster when a medical transportation plane crashed. KUNM's George Gray has the story.
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Stories from Fri., 3 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Aug. 2007 |
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Desert Rock- Richardson Opposes Tax Credit |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson is now saying he'll oppose a state tax credit that would help build a coal-fired power plant southwest of Farmington on the Navajo Nation. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports that may not be enough to satisfy opponents of the Desert Rock Energy Project, who say the momentum of...
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Airdate: Fri., 3 Aug. 2007 |
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Jim Spiri: Audio of a Firefight |
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By: Jim Spiri
The U.S. led occupation of Iraq is now four years and four months old. As debate continues over the future of that occupation, KUNM will continue to bring you the stories of some of the men and women who are there as part of the U.S. military. Siver City resident Jim Spiri is currently in Iraq as his...
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Stories from Thu., 2 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Thu., 2 Aug. 2007 |
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Richardson Continues "Tax Holiday Weekend" Push in ABQ |
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By: Steve Shadley
Governor Bill Richardson was in Albuquerque Wednesday afternoon to continue to push the state's upcoming "Tax Holiday Weekend". It's the third such suspension of sales taxes in as many years, and applies to back-to-school items as well as clothing, footware, and some computer equiptment. Richardson stood...
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Stories from Wed., 1 Aug. 2007
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Aug. 2007 |
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Interview From The Middle East |
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By: Jim Spiri
The U.S. led occupation of Iraq is now four years and four months old. As debate continues over the future of that occupation, KUNM will continue to bring you the stories of some of the men and women who are there as part of the U.S. military. Siver City resident Jim Spiri is currently in Iraq as his...
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Aug. 2007 |
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Inquiry Opens Into Inmate Phone Service Provisions |
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By: John West
On Tuesday, New Mexico's Public regulation Commission opened an inquiry into whether companies that provide phone service to jails are charging excessive rates. John West has this report.
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Airdate: Wed., 1 Aug. 2007 |
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Congress Debates Funding Increase for Children's Health Care Program |
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By: Adrian Martin
The issue of healthcare for children is up for debate in congress. Both the Senate and House are currently examining legislation that would increase funding for the Children’s Health Care Program, which provides coverage to lower income uninsured children. The bill in its present form would extend coverage...
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