Las Cruces – Sonoma Elementary School in Las Cruces opened its doors last week. Located just off Highway 70, the school was built to accommodate students from various overcrowded elementary schools in the surrounding area. KRWG's Lily Olivas took a tour of Sonoma with its principal at the end of its first week of school.
Hatch, NM – The Hatch community is trying to heal from this week's flooding- devastating the downtown and leaving close to 200 residents homeless. They're digging out, just in time for the Annual Hatch Chile Festival. As KRWG's Jodi Breisler reports, Hatch may be battered, but it's spirit is not broken.
Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Fire Department dispatched a mobile emergency response unit to Hatch this afternoon after torrential rains flooded the town. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the severe rain is effecting all of Dona Ana Conuty.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University is being named by the U.S. Department of Education as a leading school in awarding degrees to minority students. NMSU Media Coordinator Victor Venegas says the university stands out nationally.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico is ranked last in the country for pedestrian safety, so the Las Cruces Police Department is targeting the problem. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, starting this week and continuing for the rest of the summer, police will be giving out warnings and then tickets to drivers who don't yield to pedestrians.
Las Cruces, NM – Mexico's Ambassador to the United States Carlos de Icaza was at New Mexico State University this morning. Joined by community leaders and local Mexican representatives, de Icaza detailed his country's perspective on illegal immigration. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, de Icaza says the U.S. and Mexico together need to come up with a comprehensive plan which would actually work.
Las Cruces, NM – U.S. Representative Steve Pearce is close to wrapping up a two week series of community presentations in Southern New Mexico concentrating on the state's growing methamphetamine problem. KRWG's Marco Grajeda was at this weeks meeting in Deming and has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – A conference for youth emancipating from the foster care system was held at New Mexico State University. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, these young adults have to transition from the foster care system to living completely on their own.
Las Cruces, NM – The Department of Defense announced today the names of three soldiers that were killed Sunday in Iraq. One of the men is from Sunland Park.
Las Cruces, NM – Unpaid traffic ticket offenders have an Amnesty Week to make due on payments without going to jail. The Las Cruces Public Information Officer says after that time period there will be arrests.
Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Commission today unanimously supported a resolution making affordable housing a priority. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, local government agencies and non-profit organizations have formed a taskforce to make home ownership possible for more families.
Las Cruces, NM – The Gila National Forest is re-opening the Quemado Lake Recreation Area, after having to shut down after three black bears entered the camp grounds. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish removed the last bear on Thursday by using traps, patrols and dogs. District Ranger John Pierson, says the black bears came for the food and trash people leave behind or don't put away properly.
