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KUNM News Archives: 2006 - September
Stories from Sat., 30 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Sat., 30 Sep. 2006 |
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Contractor Fraud Alleged in Rebuilding After 2005 Questa Flood |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico's governor and attorney general recently issued a joint press release about protecting the state's flood victims from "contractor fraud." As federal money and insurance reimbursements flow into the state for repairs of flood-damaged houses and property, state leaders are warning victims to...
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Stories from Fri., 29 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 29 Sep. 2006 |
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State Lieutenant Governor Debate: Denish vs. Wilson-Beffort |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The two women vying for the position of New Mexico Lieutenant Governor squared off in front of a group of business women recently. Diana Denish and challenger Sue Wilson-Beffort focus on business issues.
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Stories from Thu., 28 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Sep. 2006 |
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LANL Writing Pink Slips for up to 600 Contractors |
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By: Renée Blake
Between 400 and 600 contractors are expected to receive a pink slip from Los Alamos National Laboratory, possibly within only a couple of weeks' time. Laboratory spokesman Kevin Roark says this change will not affect the mission of the laboratory, or the contracts it has in place. Listen How much...
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Sep. 2006 |
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Goodman Book Tour Promotes: "Static - Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back" |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
Democracy Now's Amy Goodman is on her way to Albuquerque as part of the "Breaking the Sound Barrier" tour. The brother-sister team of investigative journalists, Amy and David Goodman are traveling the country promoting their new book, "STATIC - Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who...
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Sep. 2006 |
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Judge Hands Down Mixed Ruling on Otero Mesa Preservation |
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By: Steve Shadley
Environmental groups are vowing to appeal a federal judge's ruling that effectively could allow oil and natural gas drilling at New Mexico's Otero Mesa. KUNM's Steve Shadley got the reaction to the ruling today from the leader of a local conservation group and prepared this interview.
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Sep. 2006 |
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Public Meeting Held on Modern Streetcar Project |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
Wednesday evening a meeting was held at the Heights Community Center in Albuquerque to discuss plans to construct a modern streetcar.
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Airdate: Thu., 28 Sep. 2006 |
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Secretary of State Debate: Perea vs. Herrera |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Secretary of State candidates Mary Herrera and Vickie Perea squared off in front of a group of small business owners recently.
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Stories from Wed., 27 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Sep. 2006 |
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Conservation Voters of NM Releases 2006 Legislative Scorecard |
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By: Steve Shadley
A scorecard has been tabulated by the Conservation Voters of New Mexico, a non-partisan group whose missiom is to inform New Mexicans how their respective state representatives and senators vote on conservation issues at the Roundhouse. This recently released report card is for the 2006 legislative...
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Sep. 2006 |
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Mayor Chavez Signs Kendra's Law into Effect |
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By: Steve Shadley
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez has signed a measure approved by the city council putting "Kendra's Law into effect within the next week.
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Sep. 2006 |
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"Access of Evil" - Do Journalists Trade Access for the Truth? Amy Goodman |
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Democracy Now's Amy Goodman is on her way to Albuquerque as part of the "Breaking the Sound Barrier" tour. The brother-sister team of investigative journalists, Amy and David goodman are promoting their new book, "STATIC - Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back." She called...
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Airdate: Wed., 27 Sep. 2006 |
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SFCC Hosts Two Forums on Immigration Policy |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexicans will have a chance to sound off on U.S. immigration policy tomorrow afternoon and evening in Santa Fe. As Jim Williams reports, state and local elected leaders and law enforcement officials will be on hand to share their perspectives on policy and hear from the public on the issue.
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Stories from Tue., 26 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Sep. 2006 |
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Commentary: What Should Be the Issues for Congressional Seat 1 Election? |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
East Mountains resident, Bob Liebman was an Independent candidate early in the New Mexico District 1 Congressional race. He was removed from the ballot following a petition signature challenge by the State Democratic party. He shares with us today some of the issues he feels should be addressed as...
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Sep. 2006 |
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Bingaman Attends Committee Meeting on Planning and Conduct of Iraq War |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico's junior U.S. Senator attended a committee hearing Monday on planning and conduct of the war in Iraq.
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Sep. 2006 |
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Pax Christi and Code Pink Try To Deliver Anti-War Petition to Domenici |
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Peace advocate, Father John Dear of Pax Christi New Mexico, joined activists from other organizations yesterday in a demonstration in Santa Fe. Dear, and about nine other representatives from other groups, which included Code Pink, spent a good portion of the day in an elevator in the Montoya Federal...
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Airdate: Tue., 26 Sep. 2006 |
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Public Lands Commissioner Debate: Baca vs. Lyons |
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By: Renée Blake
The campaign season is in full swing. When it comes to bitterness between candidates, Jim Baca and Patrick Lyons offer a few zingers, but Baca says that they have both had a chance at the best job in the world. That could be the reason they are both competing for the same position. Renee Blake attended...
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Stories from Mon., 25 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 25 Sep. 2006 |
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SpaceLoft XL Rocket Crashes After Take-Off in New Mexico |
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By: Steve Shadley
The rocket that was set for a 13 minute ride in space from Upham, New Mexico to White Sands Missile Range, crashed shortly after take-off this afternoon. The first launch for Spaceloft XL rocket was scheduled for 7:30 this morning. But equipment problems delayed the take-off until mid-morning and then...
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Airdate: Mon., 25 Sep. 2006 |
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Tewa Women United Hold Annual "Gathering for Mother Earth" |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico represents a crossroads of sorts of many cultures and struggles. In that, it is a microcosm of the complexities that indigenous peoples face around the world. As evidenced by events Saturday and Sunday at Pojoaque Pueblo, one Santa Fe-based native advocacy group continues to work to harness...
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Airdate: Mon., 25 Sep. 2006 |
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Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Video Game Responsibility in Cody Posey Killings |
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By: Steve Shadley
The family members of three people slain by a teen-age boy on Sam's Donaldson's New Mexico ranch have filed a lawsuit claiming a video game contributed to the shootings. Last February a jury found now 16-year-old Cody Posey guilty on the July 4th, 2004 murders. Attorneys for the family filed suit in...
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Stories from Fri., 22 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Sep. 2006 |
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Richardson and Dendahl Will Meet in Debate |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Bill Richardson says he has agreed to one debate with his Republican opponent in the November 7th general election. Richardson says a single debate with John Dendahl is enough.
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Airdate: Fri., 22 Sep. 2006 |
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New Group of Independent Voters Organizes in New Mexico |
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By: Steve Shadley
There is a new political action group forming in New Mexico that is attracting independent voters. The founder of the independent group hopes to give citizens more choices on the ballot in the future, AFTER the election this November 7th. KUNM's Steve Shadley spoke with Abraham Guttman today and prepared...
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Stories from Thu., 21 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Sep. 2006 |
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NM Environmental Groups Applaud Restoration of the Roadless Rule |
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State environmental advocacy groups are applauding the reinstatement of the so-called "Roadless Rule". A federal district judge yesterday said the Bush Administration broke the law in overturning the Clinton-era protections for 50 million acres of national forest and grasslands in the U.S., including...
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Sep. 2006 |
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West Side Neighborhood Groups Consider Possible Split from APS |
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By: Steve Shadley
Neighborhood groups on Albuquerque's west side are pursuing a feasibility study to see if they should form their own school district. The move comes after voters approved a 351 million dollar bond issue Tuesday for school construction projects over the next five years.
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Sep. 2006 |
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Judicial Performance Commission Helps Voters Evaluate Their Judges |
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By: Renée Blake
New Mexico courts may have an image problem. People generally get familiar with judges when there is trouble in their lives. When there is no trouble, they tend to get familiar with judges when the judges get into trouble. But there is an effort afoot to polish those images and assist judges who are...
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Airdate: Thu., 21 Sep. 2006 |
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Commentary: Autumn |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
Tomorrow brings the Autumnal Equinox: Fall begins officially tomorrow night at 10:03, and for many of us it is a special time. Author and Chimayo resident Chellis Glendinning says to count her among that population.
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Stories from Wed., 20 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Sep. 2006 |
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APS Bond Passes with 57 Percent Voter Approval |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
The results of yesterday's special bond election in the Albuquerque Public School District are in.
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Sep. 2006 |
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Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform Proposals in Process for 2007 Legislature |
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By: Jim Williams
The state Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform Task Force is meeting this week in Santa Fe to finalize recommendations for the 2007 legislative session. The group is looking at a number of issues, including limiting gifts from lobbyists to lawmakers, and creating a public funding system for state candidates....
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Airdate: Wed., 20 Sep. 2006 |
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Federal Judge Reinstates Roadless Rule Ban in National Forests |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
A federal judge has overturned Bush Administration changes to national forest management. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Laporte reinstated the "Roadless Rule", a Clinton-era ban on road construction in nearly a third of national forests. Cohni Acevedo reports on the New Mexico reaction.
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Stories from Tue., 19 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Sep. 2006 |
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Health Department Mounts Anti-Smoking Campaign in High Schools |
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By: Steve Shadley
Some New Mexico students are finding messages on high school restroom walls and mirrors today that discourage them from smoking.
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Sep. 2006 |
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National Guard Association Conference Wraps Up in Albuquerque |
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By: Jim Williams
National Guard members from around the country got an earful of state and federal officials' opinions on immigration, war, and the state of the Guard. The 128th National Guard Association of the United States Conference wrapped up yesterday in Albuquerque.
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Sep. 2006 |
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San Juan Water Project Extended Permanently for Seven Communities |
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By: Jim Williams
The likelihood of continued population growth in parts of northern New Mexico got a little stronger Tuesday as seven communities signed permanent extensions to water diversion contracts. The extensions were signed in the Governor's Cabinet Room at the capitol. KUNM's Jim Williams reports. Listen...
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Sep. 2006 |
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"Environment New Mexico" Presents Policy Options for "2007 Year of Water" |
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By: Renée Blake
If New Mexico runs out of H20, it will not be just the geese packing their bags. A new group wants the state to start now, planning for its water future.
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Airdate: Tue., 19 Sep. 2006 |
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First Congressional House Seat Debate: Heather Wilson vs Patricia Madrid |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The Democratic and Republican candidates for New Mexico's first congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives participated in a public debate last Sunday at Congregation Albert. The Republican incumbent is Heather Wilson. The Democratic challenger is Patricia Madrid. This coverage is in three...
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Stories from Mon., 18 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 18 Sep. 2006 |
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"Rescind HEART" Effort Underway in Albuquerque |
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By: Renée Blake
Albuquerque's new "HEART" (Humane and Ethical Animal Regulations and Treatment) ordinance will be reviewed in court this morning. Among other things, the measure would require pet owners in the Duke City to spay and neuter their animals, to microchip pets for identification purposes, and place a limit...
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Stories from Fri., 15 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Sep. 2006 |
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Santa Fe Water May Measure Over EPA Uranium Contaminant Limit |
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By: Jim Williams
Supply wells for the city of Santa Fe's drinking water may contain levels of uranium that are in violation of the Environmental Protection Agency's safety standards.
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Sep. 2006 |
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Prominent Scientist Criticizes LANL Self-Assessment of Lab's Environmental Impact |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
A prominent scientist came to Santa Fe this week from his headquarters in Washington, D.C. to talk about how Los Alamos National Laboratory is impacting the environment in northern New Mexico.
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Sep. 2006 |
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Controversy Heightens as HEART Ordinance Start Date Approaches |
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By: Renée Blake
The Albuquerque HEART ordinance is scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday, October 10th. But actions by a group working to rescind it, could get in the way. KUNM's Renee Blake has been talking to the supporters and the opponents.
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Sep. 2006 |
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APS General Obligation Bond Vote: Part ll - The View in Contra |
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By: Kelly MacNeil
On September 19th, Albuquerque Public Schools will be asking local citizens to increase their own taxes to pay for improvements to public school infrastructure. Early voting is already underway. If it is approved, the General Obligation Bond would raise 351 million dollars by increasing property taxes...
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Airdate: Fri., 15 Sep. 2006 |
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Local Movement to Honor Cesar Chavez Gains Momentum |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today. Cesar Chavez has been called one of the greatest Hispanic leaders in American history. Chavez, a leader in the United Farm Workers Union, led national strikes and boycotts to bring attention to the working conditions of farm workers. Chavez died in 1993...
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Stories from Thu., 14 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Sep. 2006 |
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Lorenzo Garcia: Republican Candidate for State Auditor |
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By: Danny Hernandez
The controversy over who is to be the Democratic nominee for State Auditor has taken up the lion's share of media attention in that race. But who is the Republican in the race?
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Sep. 2006 |
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"Education Partners Coalition" Urges Increased Public School Appropriations for 2007 |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico teacher's unions, PTA groups and school administrators are urging state lawmakers to appropriate more money to education in the next legislation session.
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Sep. 2006 |
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APS General Obligation Bond Vote: Part l - The Pro View |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
At a meeting this morning, a school in Albuquerque described how it would benefit if a General Obligation Bond passes. There will be a vote on the bond in less than two weeks. It would raise 351 million dollars in revenue for Albuquerque Public Schools.
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Sep. 2006 |
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Lea County Enriched Uranium Producer Unclear on Waste Disposal Plan |
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By: Jim Williams
Within ten years, uranium enrichment activities in New Mexico will be creating about 143,000 pounds of depleted uranium per year. A new facility in southeast New Mexico's Lea County is expected to begin enrichment in late 2008, and the company that is running the operation still doesn't know where the...
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Airdate: Thu., 14 Sep. 2006 |
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NHCC Presents Latin American Political Poster Exhibition |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
The National Hispanic Cultural Center opened a new show of Latin American political posters last Friday evening. The posters are divided into five broad themes, themes such as Imperialism, Icons, Human Rights, and Feminism. The works come from all over Latin America from Mexico down to Chile.
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Stories from Wed., 13 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Sep. 2006 |
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Public Hearing Today on LES Radioactive Waste Disposal Plan |
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By: Jim Williams
A plan to move nuclear waste through and out of the state gets its first public hearing in New Mexico this morning in Santa Fe.
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Airdate: Wed., 13 Sep. 2006 |
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Cuidad Juarez Stuggles with Two Months of Intermittent Flooding |
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By: Kent Paterson
The city government of Cuidad Juarez ordered a red alert earlier this week because of renewed flooding. For two months, the border city has been slammed by the heaviest rains and worst flood damage it has witnessed in decades. Kent Paterson recently visited Juarez and files this report.
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Stories from Tue., 12 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Sep. 2006 |
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Children, Youth and Families Department Faces Daily Challenges |
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By: Jim Terr
Every day the state Children, Youth and Families Department, or CYFD, receives around 220 phone calls at its office in Albuquerque. Each call is unique, but most of them hold one thing in common: the grim possibility that a child somewhere in New Mexico is suffering abuse or neglect. As KUNM's Jim...
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Airdate: Tue., 12 Sep. 2006 |
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Iraqi Activist and Humanitarian Worker Visits New Mexico |
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By: Renée Blake
A native of Baghdad made a recent stop in the Duke City to talk about some of his experiences a the Peace and Justice Center. He took some time to visit with KUNM's Renee Blake.
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Stories from Mon., 11 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Sep. 2006 |
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NM Democrats Meet to Vote on State Auditor Candidate |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Nearly three hundred Democratic Party insiders gathered in Albuquerque this weekend in the midst of turmoil and uncertainity. At stake is who might replace Jeff Armijo as the Democratic State Auditor candidate. Among allegations of sexual misconduct, Armijo recently announced he would drop out of the...
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Sep. 2006 |
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Domenici Calls for Support of the President on War Policies |
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By: Steve Shadley
On this fifth anniversary of the attacks against the U.S., New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici says we need to do more to prevent additional acts of terrorism on American soil. Reflecting on the years that have passed since 9/11, Domenici says the healing has begun, but he says the emotional and physical...
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Sep. 2006 |
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Children's Pet Parade Highlight of Annual Santa Fe Fiesta |
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By: Jim Williams
The 294th annual Santa Fe Fiesta wrapped up over the weekend in the Capitol City . One of the main highlights: desfile de los ninos: the Children's Pet Parade. This year's event, on Saturday, brought 250 entries with many hundreds of costumed pets, kids, and parents. KUNM's Jim Williams was there....
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Airdate: Mon., 11 Sep. 2006 |
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New Mexico Voices Express Grief, Pride and Hope at 9/11 Memorial Service |
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By: Steve Shadley
New Mexicans are marking the fifth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on America. KUNM's Steve Shadley attended a memorial service at Albuquerque's Civic Plaza today and prepared this report.
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Stories from Fri., 8 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Sep. 2006 |
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Journalist Greg Palast to Air Controversial Katrina Documentary on Sunday |
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By: Renée Blake
Despite what you might have heard or read on the Greg Palast Website or the Daily Kos Blog, the investigative journalist and his producer Matt Pascarella are alive and well in the Dairy State at a conference of progressive thinkers. Palast and Pascarella arrived by plane. Palast spoke with KUNM reporter...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Sep. 2006 |
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Theater Review: “The Mercy Seat” – Tricklock Company |
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By: Jim Terr
INTRO: As we approach the anniversary of 9-11, let's not forget that there were millions of lives affected, and millions of stories. Playwright Neil LaBute used the occasion to tell a story about two people using 9-11 for their own ends, and reviewer Jim Terr says the resulting play is more than compelling....
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Sep. 2006 |
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Book Signing: "Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano" |
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By: Steve Shadley
A Jewish man who survived the Nazi concentration camps during World War Two is the subject of a new biography by Albuquerque author, Alan Scott Haft. The book tells the story of Alan's father, Harry, who was held prosoner by the Germans for more then four years before he escaped, immigrated to America,...
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Airdate: Fri., 8 Sep. 2006 |
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Jeff Armijo Candidacy Question Fuels Continuing Unrest in Democratic Party |
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By: Danny Hernandez
Jeff Armijo, candidate for State Auditor, has been making lots of headlines lately. Among accusations of sexual misconduct, Armijo earlier this week announced that he would withdraw from the race. That is when the New Mexico Secretary of State, a Democrat, and the New Mexico Democratic Party parted ways...
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Stories from Thu., 7 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Sep. 2006 |
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Commentary: Prophecy |
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By: Chellis Glendinning
There has been a lot of discussion about "endtimes" lately. But author and Chimayo resident Chellis Glendinning says we would all do well to listen to what indigenous people around the world have to say about the matter.
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Sep. 2006 |
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Richardson Travels to Sudan in Attempt to Free NM Journalist |
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By: Renée Blake
Where is Governor Richardson jetting off to now? He has taken on the concern of a constituent...in Africa.
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Airdate: Thu., 7 Sep. 2006 |
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Senate Defense Bill Allocates Spending for Projects Developed in NM |
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By: Jim Williams
The Defense Spending Bill which passed late yesterday in the U.S. Senate would provide funding for several New Mexico projects.
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Stories from Wed., 6 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Sep. 2006 |
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"Don't Get Burned" - Attorney General's Booklet Warns New Mexicans Against Scams |
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By: Renée Blake
A class not offered on the University schedule for the fall is "How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off." But Attorney General Patricia Madrid is introducing it in a booklet.
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Sep. 2006 |
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Commentary: High Level Friendships |
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By: Jim Terr
President Bush recently hosted the Japanese Prime Minister who was such an Elvis fan that they visited Graceland together. The president also made news recently by being perhaps a little too friendly with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a summit conference, and previously he claimed to have looked...
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Sep. 2006 |
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Bingaman Comments on Bills Pending in Congress |
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By: Jennifer Jackson
New Mexico Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman held a teleconference this morning. He gave reporters a chance to ask questions about bills that are in Congress right now.
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Airdate: Wed., 6 Sep. 2006 |
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Domenici Urged To Support Valle Vidal Protection Act; Business & Environmental Groups Find Common Cause |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
While Senator Pete Domenici is not up for re-election this season, some citizen groups are attempting to apply public pressure to win his support. The Coalition for the Valle Vidal, as well as several local Chambers of Commerce have launched an advertising campaign asking Domenici to help pass the Valle...
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Stories from Tue., 5 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Tue., 5 Sep. 2006 |
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Interview: Bob Julyan - Author of "The Mountains of New Mexico" |
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By: Jim Williams
New Mexico's mountains are a lot more diverse and unique than people might know. And an Albuquerque-based lecturer and writer is shining a spotlight on the Land of Enchantment's "high country" in a new book, aptly titled "The Mountains of New Mexico". KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with author Bob Julyan...
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Stories from Mon., 4 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Sep. 2006 |
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Vigil Re-Trial Begins Tomorrow |
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By: Steve Shadley
The public corruption re-trial of former state treasurer Robert Vigil gets underway in Albuquerque tomorrow.
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Airdate: Mon., 4 Sep. 2006 |
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New Poll Results Revealed for Key November State Races |
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By: Steve Shadley
It is Labor Day, the traditional start of fall campaign season moving into the November elections. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports on some new poll results for key races in New Mexico.
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Stories from Sat., 2 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Sat., 2 Sep. 2006 |
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Revitalization of Indigenous Languages at Crucial Crossroads |
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By: Cohni Acevedo
At a Congressional hearing concerning the rapid loss and extinction of indigenous languages, New Mexico representatives Tom Udall and Heather Wilson heard about a study projecting that by the year 2050 only 20 of the original 300 indigenous languages will remain viable.
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Airdate: Sat., 2 Sep. 2006 |
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Regional Flooding ll: Hatch Homeless Residents Still in Limbo |
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By: Kent Paterson
In anniversary coverage, local media carried many stories this week about the inadequacies of the government response to last year's Hurricane Katrina. New Mexico residents in the southern community of Hatch are faced with long term housing difficulties as a result of recent flooding.
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Stories from Fri., 1 Sep. 2006
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Sep. 2006 |
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ACORN Group Tracks Predatory Lending Practices |
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By: Renée Blake
If you borrowed $100 for one year from Albuquerque payday lender "Fastbucks" it could cost you more than $16,000 in interest. That is over 651% annual interest. According to ACORN, new state regulations scheduled to take effect August 31st are not being followed by Fastbucks, Money Mart and EZ Payday...
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Sep. 2006 |
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Preliminary Approval Given for Valle Vidal Protection |
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By: Jim Williams
A federal advisory committee has given preliminary approval to a petition to protect some of New Mexico's wild areas, including the 100,000 acre Valle Vidal southwest of Raton.
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Sep. 2006 |
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Report Cites Lack of Economic Development in Rural NM |
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By: Steve Shadley
A new report issued today by the non-profit group "New Mexico Voices for Children" identifies some key obstacles for job growth in the state.
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Airdate: Fri., 1 Sep. 2006 |
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Governor Richardson Holds Open Office Hours |
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By: Jim Williams
Governor Richardson opened his office for about 50 constituents today at the Capitol. KUNM's Jim Williams was there and has this report. Williams: The governor occasionally has open office hours for New Mexicans to ask questions and request help with issues. Gilbert Romero is a retired state and military...
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