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Some get amnesty, balance face arrest santa fe (2009-11-22) If the Santa Fe Magistrate Court's threat is followed up on, more than 1,000 errant Santa Feans could be picked up by state police.

News to your cell santa fe (2009-11-21) KSFR first New Mexico news sent to your cell phone.

No snow, no ski at Ski Santa Fe santa fe (2009-11-21) Ski Santa Fe won't open on schedule this year ... again.

Dives for the Lusitania may continue again (Podcast)

santa fe (2009-11-20) A Santa Fe man has not been active in his exploration of the ship The Lusitania, sunk nearly a century ago off the shores of Ireland. But that may change.

Udall joins Bingaman on healthcare reform (Podcast) santa fe (2009-11-20) Both Senators Tom Udall and Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico took to the Senate floor this morning arguing in favor of the proposed healthcare reform bill.

Drivers, beware santa fe (2009-11-20) -- Nov. 20, 7 a.m. -- Drivers, beware. State and local authorities say they'll be on extra alert for drunk driving between now and the first of the new year.

FAA glitch affects few flights in Albuquerque (Podcast)

SANTA FE (2009-11-19) KSFR's At Noon report: A nationwide glitch in the FAA aviation computer system changed numbers of flight plans around the nation, but only a few in Albuquerque. *** We talk with the head of a new Santa Fe start up about new products they're developing that could make solar installations easier for homes and small businesses. *** The nonprofit Con Alma Foundation is setting up a live event in Santa Fe to find out concerns of New Mexicans about healthcare. *** Artists statue adorns roundabout.

Sen. Domenici's $700 K in 'ethics' legal expenses santa fe (2009-11-19) -- Nov. 19, 7 a.m. -- The Federal Election Commission says it's legal for former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico to have paid for his legal expenses out of unspent money in his campaign war chest. The Albuquerque Journal reports that Domenici racked up $700,000 in legal fees for his defense against ethics charges in 2006. Plus more local news......

Findings: No mechanical problems with crashed state helicopter santa fe (2009-11-18)
-- Nov. 18 3 p.m. -- Preliminary findings are in on that rescue helicopter crash in the mountains above Santa Fe last June.

Taxes, food insecurity, furloughs, snow (Podcast)

santa fe (2009-11-18) On KSFR's At Noon midday report: Tax increases, maybe even new taxes, seem to be inevitable for next year. *** Has there been a switch in the governor's plan to exempt state police and health workers from a mandatory five furlough days to save money? *** With more people are feeling insecure about their next meal, where does that leave organizations like the Food Depot of Santa Fe? *** And looking ahead weatherwise - it could be a wet, snowy winter.

PRC's chairman on etchics (Podcast)

santa fe (2009-11-17) On KSFR's At Noon midday report: With all the allegations of pay-to-play and other unethical schemes coming out about New Mexico, the Public Regulation Commission is taking a close look at its own ethical guidelines. ***One down, two to go as the governor's hand-picked task force on the budget comes up with ideas for saving the state from financial disaster. *** The upcoming Santa Fe Film Festival marks the program's 10th anniversary and the retirement of its founder.

Proposals to raise taxes santa fe (2009-11-17) -- Nov. 17, 7 a.m. -- The governor's 42-member task force on budget issues has wrapped up its first meeting and scheduled the next one for Thursday afternoon in Albuquerque. At yesterday's session at Santa Fe Community College, the group came up with nearly three dozen proposals to raise revenues to help offset next year's budget deficit.

Passenger to face same homicide charges as hit-and-run driver

santa fe (2009-11-16)
Nov. 16, 1 p.m. -- A former state police officer who was a passenger in a car that struck and killed a pedestrian in Santa Fe last year will stand trial for vehicular homicide.

Jemez Pueblo wants to build solar electricity plant (Podcast)

santa fe (2009-11-16) On KSFR's At Noon midday report: New solar-power technologies are opening the way for more and different organizations to generate this type of electricity. One of them is Jemez Pueblo. *** The federal No Child Left Behind could be replaced by the new Race to the Top plan, being tried out by the Obama administration. *** As the Santa Fe school district braces for actual budget cuts, we'll find out what's in store.

Former Gov. King dies santa fe (2009-11-13) -- Nov. 13, 10 a.m. -- Former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King has died at his ranch in Stanley. Plus more local news....

New Mexico not as bad off financially as other states (Podcast)

santa fe (2009-11-12) From KSFR's At Noon midday report: New Mexico's financial straits compared with others. *** Gathering the first long-term data on environmental pollution in the state. *** Plans underway for holiday decorations on Santa Fe's Plaza. *** "Building" a movie at Santa Fe Community College.

Building a movie at Santa Fe Community College (Video) santa fe (2009-11-12) Movie training underway at Santa Fe Community College.

Richardson on short list for Obama's V.P.

santa fe (2009-11-12) -- Nov. 12, 7 a.m. -- Bill Richardson, Vice President. That job title was widely rumored to have been a distinct possibility last year. and more local news briefs....

Valerie Plame on legal challenges to the White House and a movie about herself (Podcast)

santa fe (2009-11-11) -- From KSFR's At Noon midday report: After her CIA identity was leaked, probably by someone in the White House, Valerie Plame and her husband Joe Wilson moved to Santa Fe. We ask her how her legal challenges to the White House are going and also about the new movie about her to be released soon.

Medical pot grower tells how he'll do it (Podcast)

santa fe (2009-11-10) -- On KSFR's At Noon midday report: What does it take to grow marijuana for medical use? We'll talk with one of the newest growers to be licensed under New Mexico law. *** A controversy over unsightly water pressure gauge towers in Santa Fe is coming to an end. The city is taking them down. *** Not only are consumers and governments feeling the economic pinch. So are local charitable foundations. We talk to a couple of them to see how they're doing.