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KUNM News Archives: 2008 - August
Stories from Fri., 29 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 29 Aug. 2008 |
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Interview: Last Day of the Democratic National Convention |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico's democratic delegates are headed hom today after the Democratic Convention in Denver. That includes Christine Sierra, professor of political science at the University of Washington. She said three New Mexicans played a prominent role in last night's events. Sierra said that Governor Richardson...
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Airdate: Fri., 29 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus talks with Megan Kamerick about business in New Mexico this week. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 29 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Spaceport Authority Meets in Las Cruces |
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By: Marco Grajeda
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority met in Las Cruces yesterday. The organization plans to ask state lawmakers to approve increased funding for Spaceport America during next year's legislative session. According to an update from the group's executive director, the project is on schedule. KRWG's Marco...
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Airdate: Fri., 29 Aug. 2008 |
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Interview: UNM President David Schmidly |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Fall semester classes began this week for University of New Mexico students. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel spoke with UNM President David Schmidly about his administration's plans for the 2008-2009 school year. She asked him what the university is doing to address the economic strain felt by students, staff,...
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Stories from Thu., 28 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Aug. 2008 |
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Family Relocated by Katrina in Albuquerque Stays Because of Community |
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By: Jim Williams
Three years to the day after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, another hurricane appears to be headed for the city, stirring difficult memories for many. As KUNM’s Jim Williams reports, it’s a déjà vu feeling that extends all the way to Albuquerque, where community works to help overcome the...
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Trip Jennings from the New Mexico Independent about this weeks headlines. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Aug. 2008 |
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Interview: Convention Rolls on For New Mexico Delegate |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
This week, we've been following the New Mexico delegation at the Democratic national convention through conversations with Christine Sierra. She's a professor of political science at the University of New Mexico. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus spoke with Christine as she made her way to Invesco Field, where Barack...
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Aug. 2008 |
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US Funding Will Go to Mexican Army to Beef Up Narcotics Enforcement |
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By: Kent Paterson
In the debate over US anti-narcotics assistance to Mexico, the Bush Administration and Mexican officials criticized attempts in the US Congress to attach human rights conditions. Approved with watered-down human rights provisions, the Merida Initiative will provide about four hundred million dollars...
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Stories from Wed., 27 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Aug. 2008 |
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Republicans Want Documents Surrounding Hiring of State Elections Director |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico Republican Party wants to see documents related to the hiring of a top state elections official. Secretary of State Mary Herrera announced Friday that James Noel has been hired as the state's elections director. KUNM's Jim Williams has more. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Aug. 2008 |
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Interview: Delegate's Views from the Democratic Convention Floor |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with a delegate about how the convention in Denver is progressing. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Aug. 2008 |
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Secretary of State on Hiring of Udall Son-in-Law |
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By: Jim Williams
The secretary of state's office is dismissing criticism of its hiring of a Senate candidate's relative as elections director. Secretary of State Mary Herrera announced last Friday that she'd hired James Noel as elections director, filing a position that was vacated by former director Daniel Soto days...
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Stories from Tue., 26 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Aug. 2008 |
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Opponents Protest Border Wall |
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By: Kent Paterson
Work is underway near El Paso on a section of the Bush Administration's US-Mexico border wall. Though congress is backing the nearly 700 mile long barrier, opponents are still fighting to stop it. As KUNM's Kent Patterson reports, they've convened a Labor Day Weekend protest march. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Aug. 2008 |
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Nader Speaks on Desert Rock Power Plant During ABQ Visit |
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By: John West
Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader campaigned in Albuquerque this afternoon, with an additional event scheduled for the College of Santa Fe tonight. Among other things, Nader spoke to the issue of the proposed coal-burning Desert Rock Power Plant. Listen The Environmental Protection Agency...
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Aug. 2008 |
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Lt. Governor Denish Says it's Time for Dems to Rally Around Obama |
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By: Jim Williams
Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish says it's time for the convention bickering to stop. Denish is one of several top New Mexico officials in Denver this week. She says she believes Hillary Clinton supporters need to start paying more attention to presidential candidate Barack Obama's message and less attention...
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Stories from Mon., 25 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 25 Aug. 2008 |
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Nader to Visit New Mexico |
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By: John West
Senators Barack Obama and John McCain aren't the only presidential candidates campaigning in New Mexico. As KUNM's John West reports, independent candidate Ralph Nader has events planned for Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 25 Aug. 2008 |
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Does McCain Support a New Draft? |
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By: Jim Williams
Well, does he support a military draft or doesn't he? That's the question some are asking about Arizona Senator John McCain after a presidential campaign forum the Republican held in Las Cruces last week. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, a statement he made at the forum is being interpreted to mean he...
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Airdate: Mon., 25 Aug. 2008 |
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Interview: Delegate Shares Observations from Democratic Convention |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The Democratic National Convention kicked off today in Denver. This week, we'll keep up with the New Mexico delegation by speaking with Christine Sierra. She's a professor in the Department of Political Science at UNM. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus asked her this afternoon how the first day was going. Listen...
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Airdate: Mon., 25 Aug. 2008 |
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First Congressional District Candidates Hold Their First Debate |
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By: John West
Last Friday, the Democratic and Republican candidates for New Mexico's First Congressional District met for their first debate. KUNM's John West has this report on what many predict will be a close race. Listen Democrat Martin Heinrich and Republican Darren White are running to represent New Mexico's...
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Stories from Fri., 22 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Aug. 2008 |
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Santa Fe |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports... Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Aug. 2008 |
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Commentary: Working for GI Rights Hotline Can Be Both Heartbreaking, Motivational |
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By: Maria Santelli
The GI Rights Hotline is a network of 24 offices providing counseling and referrals to service members and veterans around the United States. The New Mexico branch began taking calls this year. Albuquerque resident Maria Santelli says her experiences as a hotline counselor have been both heartbreaking...
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Aug. 2008 |
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Commentary: Activists Try to Bring Humanitarian Aid to Gaza by Boat |
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By: Iris Keltz
Although Israel officially withdrew from Gaza in 2005, and removed Israeli settlers from the area, many say Israel still controls Gaza by limiting access by land, air and sea. Commentator Iris Keltz says an under-reported story is that a group of international activists are trying to establish a precedent...
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico Weekly Business Report, with Sarah Gustavus and Megan Kamerick. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Aug. 2008 |
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Candidates for Senate Speak at Forum |
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By: John West
The Republican and Democratic candidates for New Mexico's open US Senate seat have yet to meet in person for a face-to-face debate, but, as KUNM's John West reports, the two did speak separately and answer questions at a candidates forum in Albuquerque on Friday. Listen You can hear the full audio...
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Stories from Thu., 21 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Aug. 2008 |
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Interview: Film Centers on Old Wounds Made by Sending Native Children to Boarding Schools |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Native filmmakers, actors and directors are gathering in Santa Fe this week for the 8th annual Native Cinema Showcase. One of those is Georgina Lightning. She's an actor, director and member of the First Nations Cree in Alberta, Canada. Her feature film "Older Than America" deals with the practice...
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Stories from this week at the New Mexico Independent, with Sarah Gustavus and Trip Jennings. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Democratic Party Holds Rally Near McCain Event |
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By: Marco Grajeda
While McCain discussed his proposals during a town hall meeting in Las Cruces, the Democratic Party of New Mexico organized a nearby rally. Protesters accused the Arizona Senator of being out of touch with the middle class. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more. Listen
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Stories from Wed., 20 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Advocacy Organization Told to Register as a PAC |
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By: Jim Williams
A major legal battle is heating up between three defeated state lawmakers and a New Mexico nonprofit they say targeted them. At the heart of the struggle is where the line is between good-government advocacy and campaigning, and whether the First Amendment will continue to protect nonprofits when some...
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Aug. 2008 |
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McCain Holds Town Hall in Las Cruces |
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By: Evan Woodward
Presumptive Republican Presidential Nominee Senator John McCain was in Las Cruces to hold a town hall style meeting. The Arizona Senator offered some prepared remarks on the economy, the conflict in Georgia and the war in Iraq before taking questions from the audience. KRWG's Evan Woodward has this...
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Stories from Tue., 19 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Aug. 2008 |
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Legislature Sets Aside $200 Million for Roads in Rural Areas |
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By: Jim Williams
The state legislature has adjourned from special session after setting aside $200 million for road and bridge construction and repair projects in mostly-rural parts of the state. Governor Richardson's Investment Partnership, or "GRIP", has number projects that-because of a lack of funding-have not been...
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Aug. 2008 |
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Secretary of State Says NMYO Must Register as a PAC |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
Secretary of State Mary Herrera has reversed her decision about a New Mexico organization that sent out mailers about three incumbent lawmakers earlier this year. Herrera sent out a letter late yesterday to Keegan King, director of New Mexico Youth Organized, or NMYO. Herrera says in the letter that...
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Aug. 2008 |
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Special Session Wraps Up in Santa Fe |
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By: Jim Williams
The New Mexico legislature wrapped up its special session this afternoon by passing about half of what Governor Bill Richardson had said he wanted. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, that included some healthcare and tax rebate measures. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 18 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2008 |
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Secretary of State Reverses Decision About Non-profit; Could Have Far-Reaching Impact |
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By: Jim Williams
KUNM continues to follow this story, as it could have far-reaching implications for non-profits that provide information about how state officials and lawmakers do their jobs. Secretary of State Mary Herrera has reversed her decision about a New Mexico organization that sent out mailers about three...
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2008 |
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Commentary: What is the Russia/Georgia Conflict Also About? |
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By: Mark Sardella
The Bush Administration has had tough words for Russia in the past week after that country used military force against its neighbor, Georgia. But there's a thread in the story that the mainstream media have largely avoided, and as commentator Mark Sardella points out, that thread, while largely invisible,...
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2008 |
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Health Coverage Bill Passes, but With Less Funding Than Governor Requested |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Richardson's proposal to increase health coverage for children in New Mexico has moved forward in the special legislative session, but the state senate passed the legislation with less funding than the governor requested. The bill sets aside money to increase Medicaid coverage for low income...
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2008 |
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State Senate Lashes Out at Governor Over Healthcare Bill |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Senate erupted against Governor Bill Richardson in special session at the capitol yesterday. That chamber had just debated his healthcare reform bill. The $58 million measure would help cover the state's 50,000 uninsured kids, require businesses to offer a pretax health plan to employees, and...
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2008 |
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Hillary Clinton Campaigns for Obama in Espanola |
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By: Eric Mack
It must be August in a swing state judging by the lineup of visitors to New Mexico this week. Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting in Albuquerque this afternoon, and Ralph Nader is making stops around the state. The week of heavy campaigning in the Land of Enchantment actually started yesterday in...
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2008 |
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Obama Town Hall Focuses on Economy |
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By: John West
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama was in Albuquerque today courting New Mexico voters. KUNM's John West attended the event and files this report. Listen
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Aug. 2008 |
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Obama Meets with Women in Albuquerque |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Senator Barack Obama attended an invitation-only event this morning. As KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports, the Democratic Presidential hopeful spoke with working New Mexican women at the downtown Albuquerque Main Library. Listen
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Stories from Fri., 15 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2008 |
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Outspoken Student Says He's Being Retaliated Against by NMSU |
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By: Evan Woodward
A New Mexico State University graduate student who has been publicly outspoken about issues within the College of Health and Social Services says he's now being retaliated against--resulting in the loss of his Graduate Assistantship, and in-state tuition status. KRWG's Evan Woodward has this report....
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2008 |
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Governor Wants To Give Taxpayers in New Mexico $120 Each |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson says he wants lawmakers to give $120 back to each taxpayer in the state. Richardson late Thursday announced his final proposal before the special legislative session begins today at noon. KUNM's Jim Williams has more from Santa Fe. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2008 |
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Pearce Vows to Carry on Domenici's Energy Policies |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
New Mexico Republican Senator Pete Domenici officially endorse Republican Congressman Steve Pearce at a meeting with supporters yesterday. As KUNM's Sarah Gustavus found, the announcement included a preview of top issues in New Mexico's senate race. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2008 |
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Abiqui Turns Over 33 Acres of Land to Heirs of Original Land Grant |
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By: Deborah Begel
People who live in New Mexico often hear tales of land grabs. Especially painful to descendants of Hispanic settlers are the stories of how large tracts of land called land grants were gradually taken over by sharpshooter lawyers and others. Today, in the northern village of Abiqui, the state turned...
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2008 |
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Western Climate Initiative is First Regional Plan to Deal With Climate Change |
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Governor Richardson, along with several other western governors and Canadian premieres, hope to lead the way in how governments deal with climate change. They've formed an international cap and trade system called the Western Climate Initiative in order to reduce global warming pollution and give a boost...
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2008 |
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Commentary: Testing Steals Valuble Learning Time From Students |
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By: Sara Van Note
As students across New Mexico head back to school, many public schools are facing the reality of failing adequate yearly progress--or AYP--reports While student proficiency in math and reading has increased over the last four years in New Mexico, 82% of Albuquerque Public Schools failed this year to...
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Weekly Business Update |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
The New Mexico Weekly Business Report with Sarah Gustavus and Megan Kamerick. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 14 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Aug. 2008 |
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Commentary: Governor's Health Care Benefits Act Wrong for New Mexico |
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By: Jane Blume
Governor Richardson is set to introduce three separate health care reform bills in the special legislative session that starts tomorrow. One option that won't be on the table is the Health Security Act. Commentator Jane Blume says it should be. Listen Jane Blume is the owner of Desert Sky Communications,...
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Stories from Wed., 13 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Aug. 2008 |
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Interview: Pamela Hyde, Human Services Department of New Mexico |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
Governor Richardson has scaled down his universal health care proposal to focus specifically on health care for children in New Mexico. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel spoke with Human Services Department Secretary Pamela Hyde about why universal health care is off the table for the special legislative session...
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Aug. 2008 |
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Interview: Former "OARDEC" Tribunal Member on Guantanamo Bay |
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By: John West
A former tribunal member for "OARDEC" -- the Office of the Administrative Review of the Detention of Enemy Combatants at Guantanamo Bay -- is visiting New Mexico to talk about his experience. KUNM's John West asked Retired Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Abraham to define OARDEC. Listen Lieutenant Colonel...
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Aug. 2008 |
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State Revenue Windfall Downgraded |
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By: John West
The recent downward turn in oil and natural gas prices has decreased New Mexico's projected revenue windfall. As KUNM's John West reports, that has one state senator asking if the legislature should even meet in special session. Listen
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Aug. 2008 |
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Group Says it Will Sue State if Their Nonprofit Status is Changed |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A New Mexico nonprofit has threatened to fight back with a lawsuit if the state moves to change the organization's nonprofit status. State Attorney General Gary King's office may have already recommended that the Secretary of State change the status of New Mexico Youth organized from a nonprofit 501(c)(3)...
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Stories from Tue., 12 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Aug. 2008 |
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Number of Mexican Gray Wolves in Wild Falls Short of Goals |
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By: John West
The number of endangered wolves in Arizona and New Mexico continues to lag behind initial goals set when the animals were first reintroduced into the wild. KUNM's John West reports. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Aug. 2008 |
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PNM Reports Second-Quarter Losses |
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By: John West
New Mexico's largest regulated electric utility is reporting financial troubles. KUNM's John West has more. Listen
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Aug. 2008 |
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5th Annual Border Security Conference Held |
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By: Evan Woodward
Two federal law enforcement agencies pushed for more international cooperation at the fifth annual Border Security Conference this week. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the El Paso conference included discussions about how to combine border security strategies with technology and trade. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 11 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Aug. 2008 |
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State Auditor Kicks Off Fraud Hotline |
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By: Jim Williams
State Auditor Hector Balderas says he wants New Mexicans to come forward with information about government fraud. Balderas is setting up a hotline for people to call to report a range of suspicions: from state employees stealing or embezzling money to instances of waste or abuse. KUNM's Jim William's...
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Aug. 2008 |
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Touring Exhibit Focuses on What it Calls the Bush Administration's Failures |
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By: John West
President Bush's most recent approval ratings hover between 25% and 32% nationwide, according to major news outlets. A touring exhibit stopped in Albuquerque today to draw attention to what organizers say are Bush's policy failures. Listen
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Stories from Fri., 8 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2008 |
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Two Key Elements Stand Out in Election Related Lawsuit |
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By: Jim Williams
As allegations continue to swirl around an election-related lawsuit filed against several New Mexico non-profits, it's emerging that two elements that may be key in the case are being questioned by the state attorney general's office. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 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. Listen
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2008 |
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African American Perfoming Arts Center to be Named for Sponsoring Lawmaker |
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By: Jim Williams
A little over a year after the African American Performing Arts Center began operating in Albuquerque, Governor Bill Richardson today will name it after the state lawmaker who helped create it. State Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton sponsored legislation that funded the $4.3 million, 23,000 square...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2008 |
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FAA Holds Public Hearings on Spaceport America Project |
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By: Evan Woodward
The last public hearings on Spaceport America's environmental impact were held yesterday in Las Cruces. The Federal Aviation Administrations also held hearings earlier this week where residents could voice their concerns and opinions in Truth or Consequences and Alamogordo. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports,...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2008 |
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Santa Ana Pueblo Council Member Speaks Out Against Santa Fe 400th Anniversary |
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By: Jim Williams
A Santa Ana Pueblo council member used one anniversary today to speak out against the observance of another. At the state capitol, on the anniversary of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, Manuel Cristobal called on Native Americans throughout the state to boycott the city of Santa Fe's planned commemoration of...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2008 |
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Senator Seeks to Change Mission at Los Alamos |
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By: Jim Williams
The state legislative oversight committee for Los Alamos National Laboratory, or LANL, heard from Senator Jeff Bingaman this morning on the lab's future. The Democrat says he is hoping the lab will begin to diversify its work immediately, but as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from Espanola, there may be...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Aug. 2008 |
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Abortion Issues Could Play a Key Role in Selecting Presidential Running Mates |
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By: Devon Armijo
The national nominating conventions for both the Democratic and Republican parties are less than a month away; however, neither presumptive nominee has selected a Vice Presidential running mate. Political analysts have been touting war and the economy as top issues in the selection of potential VP's,...
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Stories from Thu., 7 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Aug. 2008 |
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New Mexico Independent |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
KUNM's Sarah Gustavus looks at some of this week's big news with the New Mexico Independent. Listen
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Aug. 2008 |
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State Lawmakers File Lawsuit Over Attack Ads |
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By: Sarah Gustavus
A lawsuit filed by a group of New Mexico lawmakers last week alleges a coordinated attack campaign between their opponents and a group of nonprofits. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus has more. Listen
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Stories from Wed., 6 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Aug. 2008 |
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Group to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Transportation Services in New Mexico |
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By: John West
Demand for transportation services in New Mexico is expected to increase by forty percent over the next twenty years. However, the state's spending on transportation is already 23% lower now than it was in 1987. Also, for the first time in history, the Federal Highway Trust Fund is expecting more than...
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Aug. 2008 |
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Second Tropical Weather System in Two Weeks to Move Across NM |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
A second tropical weather system is forecast to move across the state through the end of the week. The National Weather Service says the remnants of Tropical Storm Eduoard will bring the potential for flooding to parts of New Mexico. Brett Watcher is a forecaster with the National Weather Service. He...
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Aug. 2008 |
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Water Usage in New Mexico May Double By 2040 |
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By: Evan Woodward
A new report released yesterday by the Environment New Mexico Research and Policy Center claims that if trends in population growth and water consumption in the Southwest remain constant, water usage in the region will double by 2040. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Environment New Mexico advocate Lauren...
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Stories from Tue., 5 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Aug. 2008 |
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Forum Questions CD-3 Candidates Energy Policies |
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By: Jim Williams
The official kickoff for the race for New Mexico's Third Congressional District seat may well have happened last night. The Association of Commerce and Industry in New Mexico held a forum at the College of Santa Fe. The candidates discussed healthcare, immigration, and energy policy. Republican Dan East...
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Aug. 2008 |
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Forum for District Three Race Candidates Includes Two Independents |
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By: Jim Williams
The race for northern New Mexico's Third Congressional District seat remains a bit crowded, even after the June Primary two months ago. Two independents could be on the November ballot, raising the possibility of a Republican win in a heavily Democratic district. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports, all...
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Stories from Mon., 4 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Aug. 2008 |
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Judge Rules on Border Partol Shooting Case |
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By: Kent Paterson
A judge in El Paso, Texas, recently ruled on a 2003 wrongful death suit involving border patrol guards and a 19 year old undocumented immigrant. The shooting of Juan Patricio Peraza attracted international attention and protests from human rights groups. It also raised questions about the border patrol's...
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Aug. 2008 |
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Law Enforcement Endorsements For Both Parties in CD-1 Race |
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By: John West
With the general election just three months away, New Mexico's congressional candidates are announcing endorsements on an almost daily basis. As KUNM's John West reports, law officers are lining up behind both the Democratic and Republican candidates in the state's first Congressional District. Listen...
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Stories from Fri., 1 Aug. 2008
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Aug. 2008 |
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More New Mexico Schools Struggling Under No Child Left Behind |
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By: Jim Williams
Some of New Mexico’s public schools continue to decline under the federal No Child Left Behind Program. But there is some good news, and state officials put a positive spin on the latest progress report for New Mexico schools today. KUNM’s Jim Williams has more from Santa Fe.
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Aug. 2008 |
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Opponents of Desert Rock Power Plant Appeal New Federal Decision |
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By: John West
A federal decision Thursday put the Desert Rock coal-fire power plant one step 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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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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New Mexico Has Fewer Home Loans In Default Than US Average |
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By: Elaine Baumgartel
The housing and sub-prime mortgage crisis continues to raise concerns across the nation, but New Mexico may have been ahead of the curve on legal protections for potential homeowners. While 1.2% of all mortgages in the state are in default, 6% of subprime mortgages are in default, compared with 8.4%...
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