News

By Marco Grajeda

Forum to Foster Communication

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University President Michael Martin met with university employees and members of the public at an open forum on Wednesday. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports many touchy issues were addressed at the forum.

By Bob Mitchell

Dispute Over Pay Raise

Las Cruces, NM – Despite the pleas of a former student, the Las Cruces School Board voted Tuesday to give Superintendent Louis Martinez a pay raise. Bob Mitchell has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Pearce Seeks Opinions on Immigration Policy

Las Cruces, NM – For the second time this year U.S. Representative Steve Pearce is touring Southern New Mexico- this time to discuss immigration reform. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Bob Mitchell

Yes for Downtown Revitalization

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces City Council voted Monday to move one step closer toward downtown revitalization. Bob Mitchell has this report on the discussion- that was a little heated at times.

By Marco Grajeda

Tourism Strong in New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico continues enchanting more and more tourists. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports tourism rates have increased continously for several years.

By Bob Mitchell

Millions to Patch Up Roads

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces and Silver City are one step closer to getting millions of dollars for road improvement projects. Bob Mitchell has this report.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces Lacks Airline

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Aviation Director says Las Cruces needs an intrastate airline service. Meanwhile, the city manager is taking a more cautious approach. Bob Mitchell has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces Man Shot

Las Cruces, NM – A shooting Tuesday left one man hospitalized and Las Cruces Police are asking for any information. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Jodi Breisler

New Mexico Prepares For Global Warming

Las Cruces, NM – Last month, Governor Bill Richardson announced the ambitious goals to slow down climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New Mexico. Wednesday in Santa Fe, his Climate Change Advisory Group will meet for the first time. Jodi Breisler has this preview.

By Marco Grajeda

Border Watch Groups Spark Controversy

Las Cruces, NM – Border watch groups patrolling the southern border of the United States have sparked immense controversy, and are facing a barrage of accusations, particularly that they are racists. KRWG reporter Marco Grajeda investigates the conflict regarding the most recent border watch group created.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces Man Killed During Police Chase

Las Cruces, NM – A high-speed pursuit early Monday morning culminated with an elderly Las Cruces resident dead and another man under arrest. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Win For New Mexico Cattle Industry

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's cattle producers now have one less fee to cover when moving their cattle nationwide. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Bob Mitchell

Dispute over Casino Job Fairs

Las Cruces, NM – Jemez Pueblo and art dealer Jerry Peters of Santa Fe will provide casino career information fairs in Dona Ana County Saturday and Monday . As Bob Mitchell reports this announcement has brought out the anti-casino people to once again condemn the idea of a casino in Anthony.

By Associated Press

Good News for Cannon

Albuquerque (AP) – Cannon Air Force Base could benefit by the Base Closure and Realignment Commission's vote to study the possible closure of a naval air station in Virginia. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Associated Press

Portion of Otero Mesa Leased

Santa Fe (AP) – The Bureau of Land Management leased a portion of Otero Mesa to a Roswell oil and gas company for the starting bid of two dollars an acre. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.