Regional

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico minorities make up more than three quarters of the state's organ donor waiting list. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, an expert says the disparity is due to diseases primarily affecting these ethnic groups and insufficient health care.

By Vanessa Dabovich

Las Cruces, NM – Several schools, colleges, and universities throughout New Mexico are working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide financial aid for veterans. As KRWG's Vanessa Dabovich reports the program, a provision of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, has garnered support from New Mexico U.S. Senator Tom Udall.

By KRWG News

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Federal stimulus money will benefit police departments across the state .including Las Cruces.

Congressman Harry Teague announced federal grants of more than five million dollars ..enough to hire 28 officers statewide.

Las Cruces received the largest grant .more than 1.5 million .to hire eight officers

Santa Fe will also hire eight .receiving just under 1.5 million.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – A billboard ban is back on the agenda in El Paso. During today's City Council Meeting, representatives will consider overriding Mayor John Cook's veto of the controversial ordinance. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has the details

By Vanessa Dabovich

Las Cruces, NM – This week the Dona Ana County Commission approved funding for diabetes prevention and teen pregnancy intervention as part of the County Health Care Initiative. KRWG's Vanessa Dabovich reports

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Less than a week after an elderly Las Cruces resident was found dead in a desolate area Dona Ana County Sheriff's officials announced a new effort to improve their search and rescue plan. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

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Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman is defending his vote against allowing states to use Medicaid money to fund universal healthcare. He also says he now supports a federal tax on health insurance companies to help fund coverage for those who can't afford it. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with Bingaman on Monday.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Two low-income housing projects, on-hold in southern New Mexico, will finally be completed thanks to an allotment of stimulus money. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The state budget woes seem to be getting worse in New Mexico. Senator John Arthur Smith says the projected budget is shrinking, and he expects the state will have to tighten spending further to make up for the ever-growing shortfall. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports

By KRWG News

Silver City – A new exhibit opens Monday morning (7/27/09) at Western New Mexico University.

Often referred to as the forgotten war, Korean War veterans will be remembered at the Western New Mexico University Museum's new exhibit "The Korean War: Remembering the Forgotten."

A collection of military items and family heirlooms from Grant County residents ..the new exhibition has an opening reception Monday morning at 10 ..at the WNMU Museum.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Every Monday on Morning Edition at 7:51, Fred Martino speaks with Las Cruces Sun News Business Editor Brook Stockberger.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – The body of Brayton Smoot, missing since June third, was found Thursday in an undeveloped area of Las Cruces.

The 77 year old man, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, disappeared from his home at the Golden Mesa Retirement Community.

In hopes of finding him, Smoot's family had offered a five thousand dollar reward. Yesterday evening, family members were given the news of his death, after a fifteen year old girl spotted the man's body lying beneath a bush.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – A group of area residents, tired of seeing loads of trash in and around the Rio Grande, is spending most of tomorrow cleaning it up.

It's the second time the group spends several hours, armed with bags and supplies, removing tires and trash in an effort to save the Rio.

Phillip partridge is the founder of RiGo, which stands for individual owners of the Rio Grande.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – If you were planning to attend a bingo session tonight at the Akela Flats Casino, west of Las Cruces,get your bingo daubers ready. The Chairman of the Fort Sill Apache tribe is in southern New Mexico to oversee the bingo session he says will continue despite a federal request to immediately cease all gaming operations. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico United States Senator is asking for additional training for flight attendants, he says will make the skies and roads safer. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.