Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County Sheriff's Investigators are asking women not to walk alone during the evening and night hours, after a Las Cruces woman was intentionally hit with an SUV and later raped. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron has this report.
Juarez, Mexico – Despite the deployment of nearly ten thousand Mexican soldiers and police, narco-violence is escalating in Ciudad Juarez. Dozens of people have been reported murdered since last weekend. As KUNM's Kent Paterson reports, many residents of the city bordering New Mexico now regard the Mexican government's U-S supported anti drug crackdown a failure.
Las Cruces, NM – A handful of Sheriff's Departments in southern New Mexico are getting additional money from the Department of Homeland Security to increase cooperation with federal agencies. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Junior United States Senator is urging his colleagues to give the FDA the authority to regulate tobacco companies. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, U.S. Senators are considering a proposal that empowers the federal agency to control how tobacco products are sold and what goes in them.
Las Cruces, NM – U.S. Army officials announced this week they're scrapping plans, announced in 2007, of relocating a Heavy Brigade Combat Team to White Sands Missile Range. The change could mean hundreds of millions of military dollars will not benefit the local economy. However, as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, local businesses are staying optimistic.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Senior Senator, Democrat Jeff Bingaman took part in a meeting yesterday with President Barack Obama about health care reform legislation in the Senate. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University announced yesterday that Dean Robert Moulton will be leaving NMSU to be the Director of two colleges in the United Arab Emirates. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – Law enforcement officials in Dona Ana County are getting ready for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and have been heavily involved in multi-agency talks to create a coordinated approach to the 2009 fireworks season. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the county-wide crackdown on illegal fireworks begins June 20th.
Las Cruces, NM – The Bureau of Land Management, or BLM is asking for public input on a proposal by SunZia Transmission to construct a high-voltage power transmission line across New Mexico and Arizona. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the proposed 460 mile line would be designed to transport electricity generated primarily from renewable resources.
Santa Fe, NM – A day after a major immigration reform rally in Santa Fe, New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman isn't holding out much hope for that reform anytime soon. The state's Senior Democratic Senator told KUNM Tuesday that despite increasing pressure from advocates, Congress has a full table that will have to be cleared off before immigration can be addressed. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.
Las Cruces, NM – Lincoln National Forest officials lifted the stage two fire restrictions this week, thanks to an early moisture pattern that covered the park with over an inch of rain. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative kicked off without incident Monday at international border crossings in El Paso. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Customs and Border Protection officials say most people displayed the necessary documentation.
Santa Fe, NM – Immigrant advocates are taking matters into their own hands -literally- in the call for new immigration laws. A campaign was unveiled Monday afternoon to use cell phones to organize pressure on Congress in the coming conversation on immigration reform. From Santa Fe, KUNM's Jim Williams has more.
Las Cruces, NM – Late last week United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that nearly 60 million acres of special roadless' areas on National Forest land will be given interim protections. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the decision is being hailed by New Mexico's Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman and several environmental groups as well.
Las Cruces, NM – More than 100 community representatives and leaders will come together in El Paso today to help kick off the national Reform Immigration for America Campaign. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the groups are urging the congressional delegations of New Mexico and Texas to restart the discussion on immigration reform this year.
