Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Lisa Shields, the Associate Director of Parenting Education Programs at New Mexico State University. Topics of discussion include the Strengthening Families Initiative, which is made up of several educational programs presented throughout the state.
Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Christin Slaughter, the Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Biology at New Mexico State University. The topics of discussion include a week-long program for area high school students.
Las Cruces, NM – Starting this month the New Mexico Department of Health will randomly call 9,000 people throughout the state to conduct a health survey. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the survey is intended to collect information on behaviors and risk factors for chronic and infectious diseases.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson withdrew his name from consideration as Commerce Secretary yesterday citing an on-going grand jury investigation into business dealings between the state and a California based company. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State University Police Department turned fifty this year, and as KRWG's Fernando Zamarr n reports, like a good wine the department is getting better with age.
Las Cruces, NM – Today the State of New Mexico and Virgin Galactic will execute a 20 year lease for the company to operate at Spaceport America in Sierra County. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Spaceport America Executive Director Steve Landeene says the legally binding agreement could lead to as much as 250 million dollars of revenue coming into the state.
Las Cruces, NM – Today New Mexico State University named DeWayne Walker as the schools new head football coach. Walker was most recently the Defensive Coordinator for the University of California Los Angeles. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Walker will try to steer the program in a new direction after the disappointing Hal Mumme era, where the Aggies went just 11 and 38 over four years.
Las Cruces, NM – On January 1st 2009, New Mexicans earning minimum wage will get a raise from $6.55 an hour to $7.50 an hour. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
