 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
KUNM News Special Topics:
Animal Issues
 |
Airdate: Thu., 12 Feb. 2009 |
|
Animal Protection Bills Pass State House |
|
By: Jim Williams
Two animal protection bills passed the state House of Representatives Thursday. The first outlaws the use of gas chambers to euthanize dogs and cats, aimed at just three shelters in the state that still use them: Clovis, Tucumcari, and Jal. Representative Kathy McCoy, a Cedar Crest Republican, said...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Mon., 24 Nov. 2008 |
|
Cranes, Geese Descend on Bosque del Apache |
|
By: Elaine Baumgartel and Sarah Gustavus
Sand hill cranes and snow geese, along with other bird species, have gathered at the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro for the winter. As KUNM’s Sarah Gustavus reports, the event marks the changing of the seasons. Listen
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 13 Nov. 2008 |
|
Desert Bighorn Sheep May Be Removed From Endangered Species List |
|
By: Mireya Hernandez
Desert Big Horn Sheep in New Mexico are doing better and may soon be removed from the endangered species list. The big horn sheep was listed as endangered in 1980, but the population continued to drop even after conservation efforts were in place. Elise Goldstein is a biologist with the New Mexico...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 24 Oct. 2008 |
|
Interview: Man Lived With Grizzly Bears in Kamchatka, Russia |
|
By: Sarah Gustavus
Charlie Russell, along with his father and brother, made one of the first documentaries about wild bears more than 40 years ago. Now 67 years old, Russell has spent years around wild bears. He’s also the subject of a film playing at the Wild Film festival in Albuquerque this weekend. In the film Edge...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 3 Apr. 2008 |
|
New Mexico's Senators Called "Big Porkers" by Taxpayer Watchdog Group |
|
By: Sara Sciammacco
Both of New Mexico's US Senators have been labeled as "big porkers" by a taxpayer watchdog group. The two lawmakers secured 540 million dollars in earmarks last year. KUNM Capitol reporter Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 28 Dec. 2007 |
|
Endangered Wolf Killed |
|
By: Elaine Baumgartel
An endangered Mexican grey wolf that killed cattle earlier this year in Southwestern N.M. may have had some encouragement. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 30 Nov. 2007 |
|
Wolf Reintroduction Revisioning |
|
By: Elaine Baumgartel
By many accounts, the Mexican Grey Wolf reintroduction program is in trouble. But not all interested parties agree on why. New Mexicans have an opportunity to give their comments and suggestions for modifications of the program. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel explains.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Mon., 27 Aug. 2007 |
|
Advocacy Group Responds To Michael Vick Media Frenzy |
|
By: Elaine Baumgartel
Recent national media coverage of N.F.L. star Michael Vick's indictment on charges related to illegal dog fighting has once again highlighted the plight of abused animals. This, as advocates for so-called dangerous dog breeds continue to struggle against what they see as media hysteria, misperceptions,...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 15 Jun. 2007 |
|
Audubon Society says New Mexico Birds in Decline |
|
By: Adrian Martin
A study released by the National Audubon Society has found the populations of some of New Mexico’s most common birds on the decline. The study, which looked at data collected over the past forty years, showed some species’ numbers have dropped by more than eighty percent. Betsy Daub, Director of bird...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 14 Jun. 2007 |
|
New Mexico Creates A New Task Force |
|
By: Steve Shadley
New Mexico's top law enforement officials have created a statewide task force that will be out in force Friday when a new law against cockfighting goes into effect. KUNM's Steve Shadley reports.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 1 Jun. 2007 |
|
UNM Under Fire For Animal Testing |
|
By: Renée Blake
Animal research is a controversial topic and has been, at least since the establishment of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in 1980 and its launch of the Silver Spring Monkeys case in 1981 (which uncovered the abuse of animals in experiments). The University of New Mexico came under fire...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 12 Apr. 2007 |
|
Part ll: Pet Food Recall |
|
By: Renée Blake
In our opening segment on the pet food recall yesterday, we met a woman whose cat ate some of the now-recalled pet food, that has been an issue in the news since March. Today, we will find out some of what is being done about the situation and what is safe to feed companion animals.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Wed., 11 Apr. 2007 |
|
Part l: Pet Food Recall |
|
By: Renée Blake
An online site called PetConnection.com says thousands of animals have died from eating tainted pet food. But whatever the number, it doesn't matter much, when it's YOUR dog or cat.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Tue., 6 Feb. 2007 |
|
Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Cockfighting Ban |
|
A bill that would ban cockfighting in New Mexico has cleared another important hurdle. Yesterday, in Santa Fe, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the measure by a vote of 7 to 3 after lessening proposed penalties. The committee made a first-time offense a misdemeanor. After that it would be a...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 1 Feb. 2007 |
|
Cockfighting Ban Passes Key Senate Committee |
|
By: Jim Williams
A bill to ban cockfighting in New Mexico has passed a key Senate committee this afternoon. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, it could signal an end to a practice for which New Mexico is one of just two states left in the country where it is legal.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Wed., 31 Jan. 2007 |
|
City Provides Low Cost Spay and Neuter Options for Pets |
|
Albuquerque has taken it upon itself to be proactive about helping people spay and neuter their pets. Motor Spay and Neuter Services is designed for low income people and senior citizens sixty five and older. It allows them to neuter their animals free of charge. Anna Sanchez, marketing manager for...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Wed., 17 Jan. 2007 |
|
Cockfighting Ban Likely To Pass in 2007 |
|
By: Jim Williams
Around 200 bills were introduced in both House and Senate chambers today in the first full day of the state legislative session in Santa Fe. One of the bills has been around in different forms for nearly twenty years, but in 2007 it may finally see passage by lawmakers. From the capitol, Jim Williams...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 21 Dec. 2006 |
|
Commentary: Adopting a New Pet? Choose an Animal Shelter |
|
By: Ann Beyke
Choosing a new animal companion? It is usually best for the animal and the owner to choose from an animal shelter or a breed rescue group.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Mon., 18 Sep. 2006 |
|
"Rescind HEART" Effort Underway in Albuquerque |
|
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...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 15 Sep. 2006 |
|
Controversy Heightens as HEART Ordinance Start Date Approaches |
|
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.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Mon., 28 Aug. 2006 |
|
Albuquerque Holds First Humane Conference on Animal Issues |
|
By: Renée Blake
New Mexico is holding its State Humane Conference today and Tuesday in Albuquerque. The conference was designed at the Animal Protection of New Mexico's 2005 Milagro Awards ceremony.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 25 Aug. 2006 |
|
Abused Pit Bull Puppy Adopted by Bernalillo County Sheriff |
|
By: Renée Blake
A three and a half month old puppy is resting in the arms of the Bernalillo County Sheriff. Her eyes are half closed as cameras and floodlights train on her and people gather around to hear her story. Her name is Trixie. The Sheriff says she is still traumatized.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Wed., 26 Jul. 2006 |
|
Reintroduction of Mexican Grey Wolf into NM Wild Continues |
|
The reintroduction of the Mexican Grey Wolf into the wild along the Mew Mexico-Arizona border will resume, despite problems in the past. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ruled in favor of continuing the project in the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area. The Service based its decision on recommendations...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 14 Jul. 2006 |
|
Mayor Chavez Visits New Santa Fe Animal Shelter |
|
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez is making a visit to Santa Fe's new Animal Shelter and Humane Society this afternoon. Santa Fe's Mayor Davis Coss is joining Chavez for the tour. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter cost $10,000,000 and took ten years to build. Communications and Marketing Manager Bill Hutchison...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Tue., 16 May. 2006 |
|
HEART Ordinance Plus 35 Amendments Still Under Discussion |
|
The HEART Ordinance, sponsored by Albuquerque City Councilor Sally Mayer, never made it to a vote last night, but it got a lot of amendments. Kay Nordine, who questions her title as a "hobby breeder," says the HEART Ordinance as it was introduced last night would triple the amount of money she would...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Mon., 15 May. 2006 |
|
City Council Debate on HEART Ordinance Continues Tonight |
|
By: Renée Blake
It is known as the HEART Ordinance and it is expected to come up for a vote at the Albuquerque City Council meeting tonight. The Humane and Ethical Animal Regulation and Treatment Ordinance was sponsored by Councilor Sally Mayer of District 7, who told KUNM that there is opposition to her plan, primarily...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 11 May. 2006 |
|
Endangered Species Act Threatened by House Bill |
|
The Endangered Species Act is receiving kudos today, Endangered Species Day, for providing a safety net for animals and plants on the brink of extinction. In Albuquerque, the first annual Endangered Species Day was noted at the Rio Grande Nature Center. Listen Endangered Species Day, meant to raise...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 5 May. 2006 |
|
Commentary: Be Kind to Animals Week |
|
By: Ann Beyke
The week of May 7th is "Be Kind to Animals" Week. Ann Beyke shares her personal story and thoughts about animals. Recently I had to put my 16-year-old golden retriever, Goldie, to sleep. I made this gut-wrenching decision after the vet explained Goldie's heart was surrounded with fluid. When I looked...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 4 May. 2006 |
|
Commentary: Dead Dolphins and Human Rights Abuses |
|
By: Katie Stone
Military sonar experiments are thought to be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of dolphins in Africa last weekend. In a commentary, Katie Stone wonders if our Congressional leadership will call for an end to the U.S. military's continued involvement in brutality and violence around the globe.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Tue., 18 Apr. 2006 |
|
City Council Considers Ordinance Restricting Hobby Dog Breeding |
|
At last night's City Council meeting, Councilor Mayer added a floor substitute that would amend large portions of the Humane and Ethical Animal Regulation and Treatment Ordinance, which she has been working on for the last two years. Mayer explained one element of the ordinance that has come under criticism...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Wed., 15 Mar. 2006 |
|
Cruelty to Animals Closely Linked to Domestic Violence |
|
By: Renée Blake
A one-year old female pit bull mix turned up at Santa Fe's Animal Shelter and Humane Society this winter. Hers has become a cautionary tale.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 2 Mar. 2006 |
|
Albuquerque Animal Services Academy Graduates Its First Class |
|
By: Renée Blake
This week the Albuquerque Animal Services Academy graduated its first class. Renee Blake stopped by and spoke with the class valedictorian.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 1 Dec. 2005 |
|
Bingaman Addresses Agricultural Issues at Stockman Convention |
|
New Mexico Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman spoke today to cattle ranchers and dairy farmers at the 2005 Joint Stockman Convention in Albuquerque. Bingaman addressed trade issues important to the agriculture industry, including the export of cattle. In 2003, Mexico closed its border to live cattle from...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 1 Dec. 2005 |
|
Contraceptive Program for Wild Horses Announced |
|
By: Deborah Martinez
Wild horse populations can double every four years on some public lands. So now, in an effort to reduce those populations, the Federal Bureau of Land Management is working on expanding the use of a contraceptive drug made from pig ovaries. A workshop on the subject was recently held in Santa Fe.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Tue., 29 Nov. 2005 |
|
Animal Forum Convenes at Biopark |
|
By: Renée Blake
Albuquerque held an Animal Forum to take up topics that impact on animals this fall. There was a full house at the Education Center of the Albuquerque Biopark. The Mayor attended via videotape. Renee Blake talked with some of the breakout session hosts.
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Wed., 27 Jul. 2005 |
|
Bears killed in New Mexico |
|
By: Jim Williams
Another black bear has been killed in New Mexico this week, this time in Silver City. On Monday, police fatally shot a two-year-old bear that officers said was in an area where children play. Silver City Police Chief Ed Reynolds says officers tried for about three hours to reach the Department of Game...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Thu., 7 Jul. 2005 |
|
A Commentary: Violence Against Animals |
|
By: Ann Beyke
This past week in Albuquerque, residents were stunned to learn of the brutal killing of a dog, reportedly a recent mother of a litter of puppies, whose fate we may never know. Ann Beyke of Animal Humane Association of New Mexico gives her perspective. ANIMAL CRUELTY IMPACTS THE WHOLE COMMUNITY At...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 1 Jul. 2005 |
|
Prairie Dogs Find New Home Near Socorro |
|
By: Gwyneth Doland
The development of the Santa Fe Railyards means that a colony of Gunnisons prairie dogs must be relocated. Their new home is the Sevilleta Wildlife Refuge near Socorro. Recent research has put to rest the belief that prairie dogs are a nuisance with no redeeming qualities. On the contrary they promote...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
Airdate: Fri., 1 Jul. 2005 |
|
A Commentary: Fireworks' Noise Terrifies Many Pets |
|
By: Ann Beyke
And the Rocket’s Red Glare… Gives Your Pet a Scare Alarmed by the loud noise, Max cries and runs aimlessly around the house, searching in vain for someone to comfort him, but no one is home. The awful noises become unbearable for Max. He crashes through a window in the living room and runs down the...
|
|
FULL STORY |
|
|
