KGLP Slide Show

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

National News



  • With all that's recently transpired, SOTRU Contributor Rich Harwood of the Harwood Institute endows some sage advice on what humanity needs. We'll give you a hint ... it's not politics. ;)
    stateofthereunion.com
    The nation is reeling from hurricanes, earthquakes, the Great Recession, two wars, and severe public sector budget cuts, among other challenges.
  • We want to know this morning-- do you think colleges should be allowed to ask students if they're gay?
    articles.cnn.com
    Elmhurst College, a private liberal arts school in suburban Chicago affiliated with the United Church of Christ, has become the first college in the country to ask an optional question


  • Political wrangling and budget problems could hurt the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to help victims of disasters like Hurricane Irene. Why do you think we politicize everything? If diasaster aid can't be agreed upon, is there anything be held as universal?

    www.pri.org

    Political wrangling and budget problems could hurt the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to help victims of disasters like Hurricane Irene.



NM News



  • State police officials apologized after a newspaper photographer was handcuffed on the highway. Watch the video and tell us if an apology was necessary
    www.koat.com
     
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- State police released dashcam video recently of an incident that left an Albuquerque Journal photographer and police officials apologizing.
  • The CYFD secretary reveals to Target 7 her plans to clean up the department.
    www.koat.com
     
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Problems continue to plague the states Children, Youth and Families Department, after employees faced a slew of charges stemming from separate incidents earlier this month. Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

  • Come and hear NM Country Music Award Nominee Richard Martin on Wednesday, August 31, 4-7pm in front of the Dixon Co-op for NATIVE CHILI WEEK.
www.KOB.com
Federal agents have raided a Deming gun store and arrested the owner, his wife and their two sons on a 30-count indictment accusing them of smuggling guns across the border with Mexico.
  • Spice up your life! Try the Seasons of Taos Seasonings, a trio of all-natural seasonings, at your upcoming fall festivities. The selection, free of additives and preservatives, makes tasty marinades for grilling and spicy dips for family fiestas. Remember, variety is the spice of life!
    newmexico.mybigcommerce.com
MUST READ on JournalWatch: Denise Tessier has an outstanding piece on the Journal's practice of either downplaying, or simply not printing, stories critical of the nuclear industry. And when it comes to promoting the industry, it's a whole other matter.
www.clearlynewmexico.com
 
Earlier this summer, the Associated Press, of which the Albuquerque Journal is a member-subscriber, released a four–part series taking a highly critical look at the U.S. nuclear energy industry.