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KUNM News Archives: 2009 - September


Stories from Wed., 30 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Wed., 30 Sep. 2009
Domestic Partnership Legislation in the Works for 2010 Session

Governor Bill Richardson will bring the issue of domestic partnerships back to the state legislature next spring. That’s according to a story this week in the Santa Fe New Mexican. Richardon’s legislative liaison says a bill is in the works for the 30 day session that will begin in January. Advocates...
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Stories from Tue., 29 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Tue., 29 Sep. 2009
Bingaman Supported Public Option in Failed Senate Committee Vote


Despite vocal support from New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, the prospect of a government backed health insurance option took another hit today. Still, Bingaman says he's hopeful a public option will make it into a final bill. KUNM Capitol reporter Manuel Quinones reports from Washington. Listen...
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* Airdate: Tue., 29 Sep. 2009
Immigration, Public Safety Big Issues in Albuquerque Mayoral Race

Some community advocates are concerned about the use of the term sanctuary city in the Albuquerque mayoral race. The phrase has come up in connection with hotly debated policies on crime and public safety. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus has a closer look at the discussion going on right now, both between the...
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* Airdate: Tue., 29 Sep. 2009
Senate Committee May Vote on Public Option


The U.S. Senate Finance Committee may vote Tuesday on amendments to Senator Max Baucus's health care overhaul bill that would add the choice of a public health insurance option to compete with private sector health insurance companies. Some advocates say there's a third option. Howard Kahn is the CEO...
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Stories from Fri., 25 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Fri., 25 Sep. 2009
State Miscalculates Graduation Rates


The state miscalculated high school graduation rates that were released last month. According to a copyright story in today’s Albuquerque Journal, the Public Education Department has calculated new figures that put the graduation rate for Albuquerque Public Schools at 58 percent, not the reported 46...
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* Airdate: Fri., 25 Sep. 2009
New Mexico Business Weekly Update


KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks to Kevin Robinson Avila, senior reporter at the New Mexico Business Weekly about plans to open a full service branch of the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union at the Atrisco Heritage Academy in Albuquerque. It's a unique program, and not just for the school. It's...
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Stories from Thu., 24 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Thu., 24 Sep. 2009
New Mexico Independent

KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent. Listen
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* Airdate: Thu., 24 Sep. 2009
Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Visits Albuquerque


Immigrants in the U.S. may see higher fees as the government agency that handles applications faces a budget shortfall. Alejandro Mayorkas, director of the U.S. Department of Citizenship and Immigration Services, was in Albuquerque Thursday. He says the department operates on money that comes in from...
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* Airdate: Thu., 24 Sep. 2009
Californian Hiking Through New Mexico to Raise Money to Fight Cancer

Twenty-nine year old Californian Dustin Hucks is hiking up I-25 today toward Santa Fe. He's trying to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This after finding out that his Aunt Debbie has stage 4 lymphoma. She lives in Lubbock, Texas, his final destination. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with him and...
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Stories from Wed., 23 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Wed., 23 Sep. 2009
Human Services Department Takes Comments on Budget Cuts


New Mexico's Medicaid program is running out of money, and today the state Human Services Department took public comments on what to do about it. The state's Medicaid program is facing a $300 million deficit next year if massive cuts aren't made. Programs on the chopping block include adult vision...
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* Airdate: Wed., 23 Sep. 2009
Solar Fiesta Gives New Mexicans Chance to See How the Sun Can Power Lives


This weekend at Highland High School, Albuquerque once again gets the 2009 Solar Fiesta. The annual event has become the go-to place for people to learn about solar technology, jobs, and financial incentives. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with two of the participants. Listen
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* Airdate: Wed., 23 Sep. 2009
NM Senator Udall Says Carbon Cap and Trade Debate is on the Heels of Health Care


Even in the midst of a fierce debate on health care overhaul proposals, New Mexico’s congressional delegation is preparing for another battle. Energy legislation is on the horizon, especially in the Senate, most notably a bill establishing a system to limit industrial carbon emissions, put a price...
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Stories from Tue., 22 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Tue., 22 Sep. 2009
Local ACORN Official Reacts to Videotape Scandal

Both the U.S. House and Senate have voted to cut of federal funding for ACORN, an national community organization for low and moderate income people. The southwest regional ACORN office in Albuquerque won't be directly affected because it doesn't receive federal funding. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports....
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* Airdate: Tue., 22 Sep. 2009
NM Sen. Udall Vows to Keep Fighting for Public Option


Senator Tom Udall says he’s not giving up on a public health insurance option, even as fellow New Mexico Democrat Jeff Bingaman indicates it may be in trouble. Bingaman told KUNM Monday it’s unlikely the Senate Parliamentarian will allow a procedure called reconciliation to include a public option....
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* Airdate: Tue., 22 Sep. 2009
Bingaman Talks About Health Care Bill


In Washington, the Senate Finance Committee has begun to consider its health care overhaul proposal. As KUNM Capitol Reporter Sara Sciammacco reports, committee member and New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman is saying that he's open to other ideas to create health insurance competition. Listen
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* Airdate: Tue., 22 Sep. 2009
NM Senator Udall Says He’s Lobbying Hard for Public Insurance Option in Senate


New Mexico Democrat Tom Udall says he’s still fighting for a public insurance option in the U.S. Senate despite indications it might be in trouble. Udall’s fellow New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman told KUNM Monday he doesn’t believe it’s likely a public option would be allowed in a health care overhaul...
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* Airdate: Tue., 22 Sep. 2009
Coalition of Groups Call for a Different Look at the State Budget


Twenty ways in twenty days. That's what a coalition of advocacy organizations is talking about right now - 20 ways that potential state budget cuts could hurt New Mexicans. The state is facing a budget deficit of more than $400 million. State lawmakers are expected to meet to discuss the budget next...
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* Airdate: Tue., 22 Sep. 2009
Bingaman Says This Time, PATRIOT Act Revisions Should Pass


New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman is a co-sponsor of a bill that would make major changes to the PATRIOT Act. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with him, and has this report. Listen
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Stories from Mon., 21 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Mon., 21 Sep. 2009
Bingaman says public option could come down to decision of Senate Parliamentarian


The Senate Finance Committee this week will amend, or “mark up”, a healthcare overhaul bill that’s been proposed by committee chairman, Montana Senator Max Baucus. The bill, the most conservative of five measures in the House and Senate, has yet to attract any Republican support. Still, the measure...
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* Airdate: Mon., 21 Sep. 2009
Bingaman Says He Supports Most of Baucus' Health Care Bill


The Senate Finance Committee this week will amend, or "mark up", a health care overhaul bill that has been proposed by committee chairman, Montana Senator Max Baucus. The bill, the most conservative of five measures in the House and Senate, has yet to attract any Republican support. Still, the measure...
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* Airdate: Mon., 21 Sep. 2009
Two WWII Films Playing in Santa Fe Give Viewers Choice of Big Budget or Independent


Two World War II films, at opposite ends of the seriousness spectrum, give viewers the option to choose either big budget or independent cinema this week in Santa Fe. Reviewer Jim Terr says both make him long for the simple power of grassroots film making. Listen Jim Terr is an actor, satirist and...
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Stories from Fri., 18 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Fri., 18 Sep. 2009
New Mexico Business Weekly Update

KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week's business news. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 17 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Thu., 17 Sep. 2009
New Mexico Independent


KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the New Mexico Independent about this week's top stories. Listen
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* Airdate: Thu., 17 Sep. 2009
Rainfall in Albuquerque Breaks Daily Record


A low pressure system moving across New Mexico has brought rainfall to parts of the state. A record 0.66 inches fell in Albuquerque Wednesday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Brent Lochter says that broke a record for the date set in 1899. Listen LOCHTER: "And today, I’m not sure when...
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* Airdate: Thu., 17 Sep. 2009
NM Senator Udall Says It's Time for Major Repeal to USA PATRIOT Act


The U.S. Senate will soon consider a bill to reform the USA PATRIOT Act. The measure, called the JUSTICE Act, would anrrow the government's ability to eavesdrop, among other things. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with one of the Justice Act's original co-sponsors, New Mexico U.S. Senator Tom Udall. ...
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Stories from Wed., 16 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Wed., 16 Sep. 2009
Bike Safety Ride to be Held this Weekend


One hundred people in New Mexico have been killed while cycling over the past twenty years. That's an average of five people killed every year in the state. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus sat down with Jennifer Buntz a cycling advocate with BikeABQ, an organization that’s organized an event this weekend to...
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* Airdate: Wed., 16 Sep. 2009
NM Senator Udall says Democrats Will Meet with Baucus to Discuss Health Care Bill


New Mexico U.S. Senator Tom Udall says he's eager to find out more about Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus's health care overhaul bill. Udall tells KUNM that on Thursday the Democratic Policy Committee, of which he is a member, will meet for an hour and a half with Baucus to discuss the...
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* Airdate: Wed., 16 Sep. 2009
Bingaman on Health Care Reform Proposal


New Mexico Democrat Jeff Bingaman helped craft the much-anticipated health care reform proposal out Wednesday. Now he is giving it qualified support. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports for KUNM from Washington D.C. Listen
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* Airdate: Wed., 16 Sep. 2009
Continued Legal Defense Challenges Two NM Nonprofits


New Mexico Attorney General Gary King has announced that his office will appeal a recent ruling on the status of two nonprofits. Last spring, the groups sent a set of mailers to voters after the legislative session that pointed out campaign contributions and the voting records of some state lawmakers....
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Stories from Tue., 15 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Tue., 15 Sep. 2009
Insurance Premiums Outpacing Incomes


The amount of money New Mexicans spent on health insurance premiums over the last decade grew four times as much as the amount of money people earned, according to a new report from Families USA. The national organization for health care consumers reports New Mexicans are spending 106 percent more...
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* Airdate: Tue., 15 Sep. 2009
Senator Bingaman Working to Find Agreement on Climate Change Bill


Senator Jeff Bingaman began a string of hearings into the economic impact of passing a climate change bill. Critics say a system of trading carbon emissions on an open market can be easily abused. Matt Laslo reports for KUNM from Washington D.C. Listen
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* Airdate: Tue., 15 Sep. 2009
Some Family Members of Missing Women Ask Police to Keep Digging


A group of families and friends held another vigil last night in downtown Albuquerque to keep attention on missing women in the Albuquerque area. Earlier this year, the bodies of eleven women and one fetus were found in a mass grave on Albuquerque’s West Mesa. Several of the bodies have positively...
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Stories from Mon., 14 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Mon., 14 Sep. 2009
Gov. Richardson to Hold Open Office Hours on the State Budget


New Mexicans will get a change to talk directly with the governor this week about ways to balance the state budget. The state is facing a more than $430 million budget deficit for the current fiscal year. Governor Bill Richardson has proposed cutting state spending by 3 percent for every agency and...
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* Airdate: Mon., 14 Sep. 2009
Coalition to Hold Faith Summit on Domestic Violence

Domestic violence continues to be a problem across New Mexico, and some communities are finding themselves short on resources to deal with it. A coalition of groups is holding a faith summit on domestic violence Tuesday in Santa Fe. KUNM’s Jim Williams spoke with one of the organizers. Listen...
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Stories from Fri., 11 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Fri., 11 Sep. 2009
Medicaid Program May See Cuts


New Mexico’s Medicaid program is facing the possibility of a $300 million deficit by next year. The government run program provides health care to low-income children, people with disabilities, and the elderly. It’s funded with both state and federal dollars. State lawmakers will meet next month in...
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* Airdate: Fri., 11 Sep. 2009
NM Lawmakers Respond to Obama’s Healthcare Speech


President Obama is getting positive reviews from some New Mexico lawmakers. Manuel Quinones reports from Washington. Listen
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* Airdate: Fri., 11 Sep. 2009
New Mexico Business Weekly Update


KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with Megan Kamerick about this week's top business stories. Listen
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Stories from Thu., 10 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Thu., 10 Sep. 2009
New Mexico Independent

KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the online New Mexico Independent about this week's top stories. Listen
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* Airdate: Thu., 10 Sep. 2009
Albuquerque City Council Agrees to Cut Impact Fees


The Albuquerque City Council has approved a measure to waive or reduce impact fees for construction projects around the city for the next year. That’s according to a copyright story in today’s Albuquerque Journal. Impact fees are charged on development projects to offset what the city has to pay...
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* Airdate: Thu., 10 Sep. 2009
State Finance Committee Chair says Budget Shortfall Will Be Bigger Than Governor Suggests


New Mexico lawmakers met with Governor Bill Richardon's Thursday to discuss state budget issues before a special legislative session next month. Richardson has proposed cutting around $440 million from the current fiscal year's budget to eliminate the deficit. Some legislators though, like Senate Finance...
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* Airdate: Thu., 10 Sep. 2009
Documentary Airing in Santa Fe on Another Trailblazing American Jew


The life of the producer of an immensely popular television show from the late 40's and early 50's is on the big screen this weekend in Santa Fe. Reviewer Jim Terr says it's a good perspective on the Jewish experience in the U.S. in the mid-twentieth century. Listen Jim Terr is a satirist, actor, and...
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* Airdate: Thu., 10 Sep. 2009
Witness: Governor and Staff Left Scene of Boating Accident


A witness to a boating accident over Labor Day weekend involving Governor Bill Richardson and his chief of staff says the governor and his staff left the scene immediately after the incident. Richardson was at Elephant Butte Lake Saturday on a houseboat that was being driven by his Chief of Staff Brian...
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Stories from Wed., 9 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Wed., 9 Sep. 2009
Lujan Deals with Some Myths about Health Care Reform in Telephone Town Hall


New Mexico U.S. Representative Ben Ray Lujan used one more opportunity Tuesday to dispel myths about the health care overhaul currently being considered in Congress. More than 2,000 New Mexicans called in to a telephone town hall with the 3rd district representative and many of the questions were about...
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* Airdate: Wed., 9 Sep. 2009
Rep. Lujan Holds One More Town Hall on Health Care


New Mexico U.S. Representative Ben Ray Lujan used one more opportunity Tuesday to talk to constituents about health care. More than 2,000 New Mexicans called in to the telephone town hall with the 3rd district representative. Many of the questions were about the so-called public option and the cost...
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Stories from Tue., 8 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Tue., 8 Sep. 2009
NM Senator Bingaman says Public Option Chances Seem Slim, but it Still Has a Chance


New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman says he still hopes there can be bipartisan agreement on a health care overhaul bill in the coming weeks. However, he tells KUNM the chances for a public health insurance option are not getting better. Listen BINGAMAN: "I have supported a public option, and I...
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* Airdate: Tue., 8 Sep. 2009
Weh Enters Race for Governor


With the New Mexico gubernatorial race a little more than a year away, former head of the state Republican party, Allen Weh, tossed his hat in the ring Tuesday. KUNM’s Sidsel Overgaard reports. Listen TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO: Weh, a retired marine colonel and founder of CSI Aviation, joins an already-crowded...
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* Airdate: Tue., 8 Sep. 2009
Congress Reconvenes, with Health Care Question Looming; Some in NM Delegation Still Confident About Public Option


Congress returns today after an August recess in which health care town halls dominated the news. At issue before the recess was whether or not a public insurance option would be part of a health care overhaul. As KUNM’s Jim Williams reports, it’s not clear whether much has changed in the intervening...
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* Airdate: Tue., 8 Sep. 2009
Eastern true katydid: A late-summer rare find in New Mexico?


These first days of September are giving some New Mexicans the chance to reminisce about the cool late summer nights of childhood. And for KUNM's Jim Williams, that process may have led to a bit of a rare find here in New Mexico.
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Stories from Mon., 7 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Mon., 7 Sep. 2009
Reflections on Health Care and Town Halls on Labor Day 2009


Congress will be back in session this week, but not before one last visit with constituents over this past holiday weekend. Some of New Mexico’s congressional delegation used Labor Day as an opportunity to reiterate their support for a public option for health insurance. At a picnic and rally Monday...
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* Airdate: Mon., 7 Sep. 2009
Commentary: New Mexico Delegation Needs to Support State's Right to Implement its Own Health Care System


As the struggle over a national health care overhaul intensifies in Congress, much attention is being focused on concerns like the public insurance option and whether or not it will be included in final legislation. There's another issue that commentator Jane Blume says needs to take center stage: whether...
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* Airdate: Mon., 7 Sep. 2009
Bernalillo County Manager Contract to Be Considered

The employment contract of Bernalillo County Manager Thaddeus Lucero will be considered tomorrow by the County Commission. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the two-year contract would maintain Lucero's $150,000 salary for the first year. He would receive a 5 percent raise in 2011. Lucero, who...
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* Airdate: Mon., 7 Sep. 2009
Secretary of Higher Education Steps Down


The secretary of New Mexico's Higher Education Department is stepping down. Peter White is returning to his academic work at the University of New Mexico. Governor Richardson has appointed Viola Florez to replace White. She was dean of the College of Education for 10 years prior to serving in her current...
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* Airdate: Mon., 7 Sep. 2009
Albuquerque Mayoral Candidates on Water Management Strategies


Albuquerque's three mayoral candidates have differing perspectives in water management strategies, according to a copyright story in today's Albuquerque Journal. While the candidates agree that conservation is important, they have varied ideas about how the city should go about managing the city's water...
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Stories from Fri., 4 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Fri., 4 Sep. 2009
A Rational Debate About Health Care Reform

It can be tricky for anyone to get a handle on the health care debate currently raging in Washington and one liners tossed around on the airwaves can often do more harm than good when it comes to basic comprehension of the issues. It was with this in mind that the locally-based Rio Grande Foundation...
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* Airdate: Fri., 4 Sep. 2009
New Mexico Business Weekly Update

KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speak with Megan Kamerick about this week's business headlines. Listen
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* Airdate: Fri., 4 Sep. 2009
Commentary: JW Madison to Supporters for Rail Transit: Speak Up!


Advocates of public transportation are setting their sights on President Obama's high speed rail proposals, but if urban rail transit is to become a reality in Albuquerque, commentator JW Madison says local supporters have to step up and make some convincing proposals. Listen JW Madison is the founder...
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Stories from Thu., 3 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Thu., 3 Sep. 2009
New Mexico Independent

KUNM's Sarah Gustavus speaks with writers and reporters from the online news source The New Mexico Independent about this week's headlines. Listen
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* Airdate: Thu., 3 Sep. 2009
Forty-Five Years of Protecting Wilderness

Forty-five years old and more than 100 million acres strong. This week marks the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, which has preserved over one and a half million acres of public land in New Mexico, including most recently, thousands of acres in the Sabinoso Wilderness near Las Vegas. Doug Scott...
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Stories from Tue., 1 Sep. 2009

* Airdate: Tue., 1 Sep. 2009
Rio Grande Foundation Holds Health Care Debate

In a debate lately marred by heckling and misinformation, two health care policy experts squared off last night in a forum at the Albuquerque Museum that was, for once, both polite and informative. KUNM’s Sidsel Overgaard reports. Listen TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO: As a testament to the importance of this...
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* Airdate: Tue., 1 Sep. 2009
Lt. Gov. Denish says State Can Do More to Lead in Renewable Energy

Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish says New Mexico can lead the way in creating renewable energy jobs, in part, by using its existing institutions to develop technology and train people to build and install it. Denish addressed a crowd of local and state energy researchers and developers during the...
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