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Regional
2:17 pm
Thu May 19, 2005

Fertilizer Factory Racking Up Environmental Fines

NM – The state Environment Department says fines are piling up for a fertilizer company in the southern Dona Ana County community of Mesquite. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.

Regional
7:10 pm
Wed May 18, 2005

Saving New Mexico Ranches

Saving New Mexico Ranches

Las Cruces, NM – With falling cattle prices and other difficulties, New Mexico ranchers often face the predicament of selling the ranch and ending their way of life. But, As KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports selling the ranch is not their only option.

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Regional
6:34 pm
Wed May 18, 2005

Saving New Mexico Ranches

Las Cruces, NM – With falling cattle prices and other difficulties New Mexico ranchers often face the predicament of selling the ranch and ending their way of life. But, As KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports selling the ranch is not their only option.

Regional
3:06 pm
Wed May 18, 2005

Martinez Retained as LCPS Superintendent

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Public Schools Board has voted to keep embattled Superintendent Louis Martinez at the helm. KRWG's Bob Mitchell reports.

Regional
3:05 pm
Wed May 18, 2005

Conservation Easements: Can they Save New Mexico's Ranches?

Las Cruces, NM – With falling cattle prices and other difficulties, New Mexico ranchers often face the predicament of selling the ranch and ending their way of life. But as KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports, selling the ranch isn't the only option.

Regional
5:48 pm
Sun May 15, 2005

New Labor Management Board to Meet

Las Cruces, NM – A new board calling itself the "Labor Management Relations Board" will meet tomorrow (Monday May 16) on the NMSU Campus. Bob Mitchell reports.

Regional
10:21 am
Sun May 15, 2005

Mexico says it will Protest New U.S. Immigration Laws

Las Cruces, NM – Mexican officials say their government plans to formally protest recently passed U.S. immigration laws. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.

Regional
10:20 am
Sun May 15, 2005

New Labor Management Board to Meet

Las Cruces, NM – A new group calling itself the Labor Management Relations Board will meet tomorrow (Monday, May 16) on the NMSU campus. Bob Mitchell reports.

Regional
11:30 am
Sat May 14, 2005

States to Regulate Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Las Cruces, NM – Pres. Bush has signed into law a measure affirming state authority over the regulation of hunting and fishing licenses. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.

Regional
7:18 pm
Fri May 13, 2005

Cannon Air Force Base Recommended for Closure

Las Cruces, NM – The Pentagon is proposing to close Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.

Regional
7:17 pm
Fri May 13, 2005

Richardson Proposes International Energy Council

Las Cruces, NM – Gov. Richardson is proposing an international energy council be created for the western hemisphere. He says the council will help guide energy policy in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.

Regional
7:14 pm
Fri May 13, 2005

Base Realignments, Their Impacts on the State

Las Cruces, NM – The Pentagon has recommended closing about 180 military facilities in an effort to save money. Thirty-three major bases - including Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis - are on the list. Bob Mitchell speaks with an NMSU economics professor about the financial impacts on the region if Cannon is closed.

Regional
1:38 pm
Fri May 13, 2005

Base-Closure List to be Released

Las Cruces, NM – Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is scheduled to submit his recommendations to an independent base-closing commission today (May 13). As Bob Mitchell reports, the impact on New Mexico's economy could be tremendous if any bases in the state are picked.

Regional
1:31 pm
Thu May 12, 2005

Conservation or Development: The Debate Continues

Las Cruces, NM – Crude-oil prices continue to rise because of concerns over a shortage of U.S. oil. As Marco Grajeda reports, environmental groups and the federal government don't see eye to eye on how to satisfy the need for energy, while protecting public lands.

Regional
1:27 pm
Thu May 12, 2005

Southern New Mexico Farmers to Get More Water

Las Cruces, NM – Farmers in the Elephant Butte Irrigation District will receive more water this irrigation season. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.

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