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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

International news

Native News Wire
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/04/us-usa-indigenous-un-idUSBRE8431Q220120504
U.S. must heal native peoples' wounds, return lands: U.N.
www.reuters.com
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States must do more to heal the wounds of indigenous peoples caused by more than a century of oppression
 
Native News Wire
http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=107776
Native People of El Salvador Finally Gain Recognition - IPS ipsnews.net
ipsnews.net
After decades of struggle, indigenous people in El Salvador will finally be recognised in the constitution a first step towards recovering their community identity, which they have been denied by the state and by society at large.
 
Native News Wire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aos43AXIzlo&feature=share
Tent embassy protesters demand to see Premier
Aboriginal leader Sam Watson says evicted tent embassy protesters will march to Queensland Parliament and demand to see Premier Campbell Newman.
 
 
 
 
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National news

Native News Wire
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=277631008999349
May 15, 2012 11:00am
Pacific Caucus statement to the UN Permanent Forum on Human Rights, 15th May 2012, New York.

TheRoot.com
CeCe McDonald was attacked by a racist man. She ended up killing him. Her supporters think it's a crime that she's facing prison time. What do you think? http://ow.ly/aVbQB
CeCe McDonald: No Justice for Black Transgender Violence Victims
ow.ly
A black transgender woman faces prison for killing her attacker.
 
 
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New Mexico news

NMPolitics.net shared a link.
Legislative hopefuls named in Sunland audit
www.nmpolitics.net
By Heath Haussamen • News • The special audit of Sunland Park released Monday includes findings related to Andrew Moralez and Joseph Cervantes. Both say they were trying to clean up the government in the scandal-plagued city.
 
NMPolitics.net shared a link.
Police probe alleged beating over political signs
www.nmpolitics.netBy Heath Haussamen • News • Police in Taos are investigating the alleged beating of a man that followed a dispute about the placement of signs directing people to a campaign event for Eighth Judicial District Judge candidate Ernestina Cruz
 
NMPolitics.net shared a link.
U.S. House bill could empower abusers rather than help victims
www.nmpolitics.net
By Daniel Manzano • Commentary • The N.M. Coalition Against Domestic Violence opposes any amendment, bill or substitution to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act that will weaken or eliminate provisions to protect Native American, LGBT and immigrant communities.
 
Ben Ray Lujan
San Ysidro feast day serves as a reminder of the role that agriculture and farming have played in New Mexico for hundreds of years and the connection that our communities have to the land and water that are vital to sustain our way of life. Generations of New Mexicans have worked the land to provide for their families, and it is critical that we continue to preserve agricultural vocations that are significant to our culture, our traditions, and our economy.
Luján Statement Celebrating San Ysidro Feast Day
www.lujan.house.gov
Rep. Luján released the following statement today to celebrate San Ysidro feast day and the patron saint of farmers.
 
Albuquerque Journal
The chief deputy DA was arrested Friday on charges of assaulting a sheriff's deputy. #ABQ
ABQJournal Online » Chief Deputy DA Arrested On Assault Charge, Resigns
www.abqjournal.com
The chief deputy district attorney responsible for prosecuting felony domestic violence cases in Bernalillo County has been arrested and charged with assaulting a sheriff’s deputy.
 
Albuquerque
Get ready - this Sunday evening, May 20th, is the Annular Eclipse, which will be highly visible from Albuquerque. Make your plans now to attend one of several viewing event options at the Bernalillo County Scholar Regional Recreation Complex near the Hard Rock Pavilion, the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, the University of New Mexico Observatory or the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Check out this page for details.
Albuquerque on site line for Annular Eclipse
www.itsatrip.org
Albuquerque's high desert location makes for clear skies and calm weather much of the year. This spring, it will be the place to be for astronomy buffs and amateur star gazers alike. Two astronomical "close encounters" will take place - and both are visible in Albuquerque.
 
NMPolitics.net shared a link.
Wall Street bankers who broke the law belong in jail
www.nmpolitics.net
By Eric Griego • Commentary • I’ve made Wall Street accountability a core issue in my Democratic primary against two more conservative opponents in New Mexico’s First Congressional District.
 
New Mexico Magazine
Free admission for NM residents, this Friday at the O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Gallup area news

New Mexico Environmental Law Center
This weekend, the 10,000th person signed the Change.org petition to prevent uranium mining in Church Rock, NM! We're not stopping now -- let's make it 20,000 emails to the EPA! Thanks to the first 10K signatories!
EPA: Don't Sacrifice Navajo Water for Uranium Mining
www.change.org
The Colorado Plateau of New Mexico still bears the unhealed sores of the Uranium Boom of the last century – radioactive waste piles,...
 
 
Native News Wire
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nnwo.org%2Fcontent%2Fnavajo-president-ben-shelly-meets-senator-jon-kyl-discuss-water-settlement&h=IAQEf_hzGAQGpsF03JsoBWyL5I77_GrymNu2Rbp66ouQ2Lw
Navajo President Ben Shelly Meets With Senator Jon Kyl to Discuss Water Settlement | Navajo Nation W
nnwo.org
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly met with Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl last Thursday to discuss the Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Settlement Agreement and its companion legislation, S 2109.
 
High Country News
It's gonna be a dry one -- this year and many more. Here's our update of what's up with the Colorado River.
The Colorado River and Big Daddy drought
www.hcn.org
Low snowfall = less water = more stress, in the seven states fed by the Colorado River
 
 
 
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

KGLP wins News Award from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association



KGLP wins News Award from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association

KGLP 91.7fm, a public radio station housed at the University of
New Mexico Gallup branch campus, is among a number of New Mexico TV and Radio
stations that will receive awards from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association
on June 9, 2012, in Albuquerque.

KGLP's award was for "Single Topic News Coverage" of events hosted by the BNSF
Railway on July 31 and August 1 of 2011 during which the Pueblos of Laguna and
Acoma were invited on the "BNSF Special", a train in which a variety of
conversations about the history of relations between the Pueblos and the
railroad took place, as well as discussions about future collaborations.  KGLP
Station Manager Rachel Kaub produced this one-hour edition of "Friday Forum",
a public affairs program airing on KGLP each Friday from 1 until 2 p.m.,
Mountain.  The documentary first aired on August 12, 2011.

--- May 14, 2012 NMBA Press Release Excerpted Below ---

NMBA RECOGNIZE BROADCASTERS FOR EXCELLENCE

ALBUQUERQUE, May 14, 2012 ‐The New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA)
announced the winners of the association’s Excellence in Broadcasting
Awards today. The awards reflect the outstanding achievement of broadcasters
for the calendar year 2011 and recognize exceptional news coverage,
entertainment and production across five radio markets and one television
market. The winning entries represent innovative news coverage and quality
programming across the state.

Broadcast professionals from Alabama, Colorado and Oklahoma, Indiana and
California representing television and radio entities of similar market
sizes, served as this year’s judges.

The NMBA will present this and awards to other broadcasters at the annual
NMBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Banquet on June 9, 2012 in
Albuquerque.

KGLP's award details are as follows:

Single Topic Event News Coverage

KGLP-FM - KGLP Friday Forum covering commemorative Pueblo-rail event

Producer and Host, Rachel Kaub

(The full awards list is at http://www.nmnn.net/press/NMBAwinners2012.pdf -
note that "Station of the Year" in each division goes to those broadcasters
with the most awards...)
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Monday, May 14, 2012

International news

Indian Country Today Media Network
Doomsday Busted: Mayan Calendar Looks Ahead 7,000 Years

Story here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/11/doomsday-busted-mayan-calendar-looks-ahead-7000-years-112465?utm_medium=social&doomsday-busted-mayan-calendar-looks-ahead-7000-years-112465&utm_campaign=fb-posts
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National news


 
 
 
 
Indian Country Today Media Network
Native Students Trekking to Washington to Demand Preservation of Sacred Places

Story here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/10/native-students-trekking-to-washington-to-demand-preservation-of-sacred-places-112247?utm_medium=social&utm_content=native-students-trekking-to-washington-to-demand-preservation-of-sacred-places-112247&utm_campaign=fb-posts
Caregiving on the Rez
http://www.nativenewsnetwork.com/in-praise-of-native-mothers.html
In Praise of Native Mothers - Native Condition - Native News Network
www.nativenewsnetwork.com
We know within many tribes and communities, women are the driving forces behind change and progress. They are not simply Native women. They are our mothers. They teach us and guide us
PRI Public Radio International
The cover of Time magazine this week provoked a wide range of reactions when it was released yesterday. Mary Elizabeth Williams think the image is just fine, but it's the message in the words that accompany the picture that she has a beef with.
Critic doesn't object to Time breast feeding cover, but rather to words that accompany it | PRI.ORG
www.pri.org
The cover of Time magazine this week provoked a wide range of reactions when it was released yesterday. Mary Elizabeth Williams think the image is just fine, but it's the message in the words that accompany the picture that she has a beef with.
 
Indian Country Today Media Network
Pow Wow Weekend Planner

Story here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/11/pow-wow-weekend-planner-23-112254?utm_medium=social&utm_content=pow-wow-weekend-planner-23-112254&utm_campaign=fb-posts
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New Mexico news

 
KOAT
Firefighters are battling a blaze near Silver City. There are evacuations and structures are threatened.
http://www.koat.com/news/new-mexico/Fire-burns-south-of-Silver-City/-/9153762/13348456/-/15gu7ox/-/index.html
Fire burns south of Silver City
www.koat.com
Firefighters are battling a blaze that has burned nine acres south of Silver City.
 
 
Progressive New Mexico the Podcast
We're back for another summer packed with essential info to inspire you to participate in local politics. Stay tuned for updates, and check our website often for archived shows.
LIVE STREAM of Progressive New Mexico THE PODCAST
Yesterday at 1:00pm at http://progressivenewmexico.com/
 
 
KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4
New Mexico doctor pleads guilty in drug trafficking case
www.KOB.com
Federal prosecutors say a northern New Mexico doctor has pleaded guilty to trafficking prescription drugs
 
NMPolitics.net shared a link.
Lujan-Steinborn race offers choices in style, substance
www.nmpolitics.net
By Christopher Schurtz • News • The difference between Antonio Lujan and Jeff Steinborn lies in their life experience, personality and political style.
 
New Mexico Environmental Law Center
Please join us as we honor Sebia Hawkins, an amazing woman and colleague. We will hold an informal memorial at the Randall Davey Audubon Center on Tuesday, May 29th, from 4-6 pm. All are welcome.
 
 
 
 
KOB-TV Eyewitness News 4
Viewer Marlene Collins got really close to the tornado that touched down in Magdalena on Sunday. She submitted this video.
 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=215172435266875
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Gallup area news

Navajo Times
NEWS

Diné worker fired for speaking Navajo

http://navajotimes.com/news/2012/0512/051012fir.php
Diné worker fired for speaking Navajo
navajotimes.com
To make matters worst, she lost her job at O'Reilly Auto Parts store when a new manager forbade her from speaking Navajo in the workplace.


Indian Country Today Media Network
Construction Begins on San Francisco Peaks; Controversy Far From Over

Story here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/12/construction-begins-on-san-francisco-peaks-controversy-far-from-over-112682?utm_medium=social&utm_content=construction-begins-on-san-francisco-peaks-controversy-far-from-over-112682&utm_campaign=fb-posts
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Friday, May 11, 2012

Friday Forum: Youth Diabetes

The May 11, 2012 edition of Friday Forum will feature an update on Spring activities and a Summer camp for youth at risk for diabetes, with guests Betty Tso and Katora Anderson of the Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Project (they work for the Fort Defiance Service Area.) NNSDP Media Representative Eddie Scott Yazzie will also be on hand for a broader-ranging perspective on health. That's Friday at 1 p.m. MDT on 91.7 fm (or listen online at KGLP.org)


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National news


Indian Country Today Media Network
Watch Hoop and Shawl Dancers in Nelly Furtado’s New Video

Story here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/08/watch-hoop-and-shawl-dancers-in-nelly-furtados-new-video-111931?utm_medium=social&utm_content=ewatch-hoop-and-shawl-dancers-in-nelly-furtados-new-video-111931&utm_campaign=fb-posts



Indian Country Today Media Network
Reward for Slaughter of Sacred White Buffalo Upped to 45000

Story here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/08/reward-for-slaughter-of-sacred-white-buffalo-upped-to-45000-111914?utm_medium=social&utm_content=reward-for-slaughter-of-sacred-white-buffalo-upped-to-45000-111914&utm_campaign=fb-posts
Indian Country Today Media Network
More Details of Sacred White Calf Slaughter, Locals Push for Hate Crime

Story here…
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/09/more-details-of-sacred-white-calf-slaughter-locals-push-for-hate-crime-status-112136?utm_medium=social&utm_content=more-details-of-sacred-white-calf-slaughter-locals-push-for-hate-crime-status-112136&utm_campaign=fb-posts




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New Mexico news

NMPolitics.net shared a link.
New Mexico on opioids
www.nmpolitics.net
By Jim Hall • Commentary • The nation has experienced a dramatic increase in deaths and overdoses from abuse of opioid drugs, and New Mexico has moved near the top of the chart in abuse of these drugs.
 
KOAT
Authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen earlier this week. http://www.koat.com/news/new-mexico/albuquerque/Authorities-search-for-missing-teen/-/9153728/13061212/-/279493z/-/index.html
Authorities search for missing teen
www.koat.com
Authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen earlier this week.
 
 
 
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