News

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The United States Defense Department decided today that Cannon Air Force Base in CLovis, New Mexico will play host to Air Force Special Operations assets and personnel.

As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the news was welcomed by New Mexico politicians who feared the base would be closed under the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Plan.

By Yasmine Pinon

Las Cruces, NM – El Paso held its 12th annual Basketball in the Barrio at the Armijo Center June 9th-11th. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports students from four of the downtown area schools were invited to attend the camp for the cost of a dollar.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces – New Mexico State University architects have been working on a master plan that will improve the physical layout and design of the university over the next 20 years.

This week, architects presented their master plan to the public through a series of workshops. As KRWG's Lily Olivas reports, the plan includes buildings that will create a "sense of arrival" off Jordan street for new students and their parents.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tonight at six o'clock stockholders of the Las Cruces Country Club will vote on whether or not to swap 110 acres of land with Las Cruces developer Phil Philippou. In exchange the stockholders would receive another Country Club on the East Mesa. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports many area residents are concerned the Philipou will develop the green space into a commercial or residential area.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – A state Court of Appeals ruling handed down this month requires prosecutors to produce expert testimony in driving while intoxicated cases. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, some critics say the ruling will make it harder to prosecute DWI offenders.

By Yasmin Pinon

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University Men's Basketball team is keeping summer campers busy building ball skills and friendships. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, the camp works with youth of different ages and skillsets each week.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University students are in Sweden right now, receiving an award for the work their Rotaract Club is doing in a Juarez Neighborhood. As KRWG's Lily Olivas reports, the Rotaract Club is working with a sewing co-op of women in Ciudad Juarez.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – President Bush was in Artesia today to tour the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for U.S. Border Patrol Agents. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the President says there will be a compromise between the Senate and the House in shaping the new immigration bill.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Two Democratic candidates will face off in Tuesday's primary for the Distric 5 Public Regulations Commssion seat. The PRC regulates public utilities, telecommunication and insurance companies to ensure a fair rate and efficient service for consumers. A businessman and native New Mexican is running against the incumbent chair holder.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last night local residents came to Las Cruces High School to meet the four finalists in the running for superintendent of Las Cruces Public Schools. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports there were many concerns raised by those in attendance.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Two Democratic hopefuls for state land commissioner will face off in the June 6th primary. Both men have prior experience with the Bureau of Land Management.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Three Republican Candidates are competing to be their party's candidate for the District 5 seat of the Public Regulation Commission. The PRC Oversees and regulates public utilities, telecommunications and insurance companies to ensure they're giving consumers a fair rate and efficient service. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the three candidates for the GOP ticket are a stockbroker from T or C, a former Teamster President and a Dona Ana County Commissioner.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Three Republican candidates are competing to be their parties candidate for the District Five Seats of the Public Regulation Commission. The PRC oversees and regulates public utilities, telecommunication and insurance companies to ensure they provide consumers a fair rate and efficient service. As KRWG's Michael Sears reports, Earl Greer is a stockbroker from T or C.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Wednesday pharmaceutical company Pfeizer announced it's donating 3.5 million dollars to ten community health centers along the U.S. Mexican Border. The company has formed what it calls The Alliance for a Healthy Border with sixteen health centers in both nations. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the money will be used specifically for diabetes prevention and awareness.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – A profile of Lem Martinez, one of three Democrats vying to be the state's next attorney general.