News

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Thousands of New Mexico homeowners facing foreclosure may be eligible for mortgage loan modifications under a settlement agreement reached between the state Attorney General's office and Countrywide Home Loans. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, more than 8% of Countrywide's mortgage loans in the state are delinquent or facing foreclosure.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The State of New Mexico was recently honored with the 2008 Safety Leadership Award for its continuing efforts to reduce DWI and traffic related fatalities. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, New Mexico was the only state to receive the honor from the American Association of Highway Transportation Officials.

By Fred Martino

Las Cruces – In collaboration with the Center for Natural History Collections at NMSU, KRWG continues our conversations with local experts for the Year of Science, 2009. Today, Fred Martino speaks with Donovan Bailey, an Assistant Professor of Biology at NMSU. Bailey teaches botany, plant evolution, and molecular biology.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Women in the United States have a twelve-percent chance of developing breast cancer during their lifetime according to the National Cancer Institute. Health officials say early detection and treatment will increase the probability of survival, but proper care is often out of reach for many low-income people. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – The El Paso branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has implemented a Las Cruces Student Board of Directors pilot program.

The program offers eight seniors from all four Las Cruces Public high schools a dynamic way to learn about the nation's central bank.

Students will serve on the board through May.

The program is designed to give them a thorough understanding of the Federal Reserve's role in the U.S. economy and experience a unique partnership with banks, businesses and the community.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Several water experts from around the world will meet at New Mexico State University to compare the Rio Grande and the Jordan River. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, they hope to use the information to help deal with common problems.

For more information on the event visit:

http://wrri.nmsu.edu/conf/rgrj/conf.html

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The 2009 New Mexico Legislative Session gets under way today in Santa Fe. During the 60 day session, state lawmakers will be focused primarily on dealing with the large budget shortfall. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with newly elected District 37 Senator Steve Fischmann, about his financial priorities for his first session at the Roundhouse.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – United States Border Patrol agents foiled a drug smuggling attempt in southern New Mexico and secured more than a half-ton of illegal narcotics. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tomorrow, President Elect Barack Obama will be sworn into office. In anticipation of the inauguration, KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with National Public Radio hosts, Michele Norris and Steve Inskeep about their experiences covering the 2008 election.

By Fernando Zamarr?n

Las Cruces – Lieutenant Governor Dianne Denish recently held a press conference announcing a substantial decline in reports related to sex crimes against children. However, as KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports, a local rape crisis representative says that figure may be deceiving.

By Sarah Gustavus

Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico legislature will open this year's 60 day legislative session Tuesday. The first order of business will be to deal with a projected budget shortfall of at least 450 million dollars. Lawmakers will also consider other proposals on issues like education and drug courts. This year, domestic partnership legislation will be also introduced again in both the House and Senate. KUNM's Sarah Gustavus has this legislative preview.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – This week, New Mexico State University welcomed its students back for the start of the 2009 spring semester, and held its spring convocation ceremony.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Campo Street will be closed between Las Cruces Avenue to May Avenue starting tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 7:00.

Businesses along Campo Street will have access to nearby parking areas ..with signs placed along the detour route.

It's anticipated that Campo will be closed for approximately two days.

The closure is necessary .as White Construction undertakes the tower crane dismantling operations on Campo ..as part of the Federal Courthouse Building Project.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The United States Senate passed a package of bills introduced by New Mexico's Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman yesterday, including the "Prehistoric Trackways National Monument Establishment Act". As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the bill seeks to protect over 5,000 acres of land in Dona Ana County's Robledo Mountains.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State Police Association is urging lawmakers not to make any cuts to law enforcement funding when balancing the budget. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.