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2:19 pm
Fri May 20, 2005

Local Group Pushes for Martinez' Removal

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces School Board has voted to place Superintendent Louis Martinez on a corrective-action plan, following a push to place him on administrative leave. But as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, some parents are still unhappy with the decision.

Regional
1:32 pm
Fri May 20, 2005

Environmental Group Sues U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

NM – An environmental group has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to respond to a petition to place the Mexican garter snake on the endangered-species list. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.

Regional
3:00 pm
Thu May 19, 2005

New Mexico Joins Multistate Lawsuit against EPA

NM – New Mexico has joined ten other states in filing a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over mercury emissions. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.

Regional
2:52 pm
Thu May 19, 2005

States Gain More Control over Roadless Areas

Las Cruces, NM – The fate of roadless areas across the country has changed hands; land once controlled by the federal government is now under the guidance of the states. KRWG's Lindsey Bilovesky explains how New Mexico will apply the newly awarded control.

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.

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