Regional

By Jessica Havstad

Las Cruces, NM – Southern New Mexico's 350 sunny days a year have long attracted new residents now the unique desert climate is attracting what could be the biggest solar thermal power plant in the nation.

By Jessica Havstad

Las Cruces, NM – According to a study by the Pew Charitable Trust Foundation, clean energy businesses are quickly becoming a lucrative part of New Mexico's economy.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – A grant will help New Mexico State University expand a special program for area K-through-12 students

The Southern New Mexico Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy will be able to expand thanks to a $157 thousand dollar grant from the Toyota USA Foundation.

The academy is one of just 12 organizations around the country to receive part of Toyota's $3.3 million dollars given to support K-12 math and science education.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – This week, New Mexico's Congressional Representatives voted in favor of giving car buyers a voucher, worth more than four-thousand dollars, if they trade in their old clunky gas-guzzling vehicles. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Monsoon season is around the corner in New Mexico bringing a combination of warm and wet weather ideal for mosquito breeding. The growth in population of this tiny insect can be both a nuisance and a health concern. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, officials are urging the public to check for standing water which serves as an ideal mosquito incubator.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Restaurants in Dona Ana County's unincorporated communities will be allowed to sell beer and wine, thanks to the support of voters during Tuesday's special election. Before the election those restaurants were not allowed to apply for a liquor license according to state law; and as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, one restaurant owner in La Union couldn't be happier.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – When a veteran is sick in New Mexico, family members often have to travel hundreds of miles to the nearest Veteran Hospital, most likely in Albuquerque. The cost of that trip, including meals, hotel rooms and gas money can add up quickly, so Congressman Harry Teague is urging his colleagues to offer family members some financial assistance. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – Less than two hours remain until the polls close for the special liquor license elections within Do a Ana County's unincorporated communities. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron has more.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Researchers at New Mexico State University are using satellites to help pecan farmers.

NMSU won a nearly $870,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Researchers plan to study various aspects of pecan trees and how the data they gather correlates to satellite imagery.

Satellites take photos using visual, infrared and other bands of light all the time. Unfortunately, it's difficult for researchers to use those satellite images to know whether trees are stressed from a lack of water or nutrients.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – On Tuesday, Dona Ana County residents living in unincorporated communities will decide whether or not restaurants outside local municipalities should be allowed to sell beer and wine. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, election officials, who expect a low turnout, are encouraging registered voters to cast their ballot.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Three lightning-caused fires in the Gila National Forest are proving to be beneficial in clearing out dry brush, which could lead to much larger fires later in the summer. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Fire crews suppressed a blaze near silver city Monday that threatened a number of homes and several structures at a local airport.

The fire began around two-thirty in the afternoon near the Whiskey Creek Airport, four miles east of Silver City.

Fire information officer for the New Mexico State Forestry Division, Dan Ware, says the blaze spread quickly burning more than thirty acres in just two hours.

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – An investigation continues into a weekend shooting that, sent two men and one woman to the hospital with gunshot wounds. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports.

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – Animated Game developed as New Mexico State University, teaches kids the importance of hand washing with a scientific approach. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron has this report.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – It's a correlation not many people may not realize --- rising gas prices means more expensive milk. KRWG's Charles comer has more.