Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces City Council and their El Paso counterparts are meeting for a joint work session today, focusing on the creation of a regional rail runner system. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.
Las Cruces, NM – Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano discussed plans to quell cartel violence along the US/ Mexico border during a visit to El Paso, Texas Wednesday. During her stop the cabinet secretary appointed a former Justice Department official to a new "Border Czar" post overseeing the drug violence crackdown. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.
Las Cruces, NM – Now through early June, the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission will be holding public meetings to discuss state water needs and water resource management issues. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, the forums will allow citizens to voice their concerns and suggestions on water conservation techniques and policies for the state.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Senior Senator, Democrat Jeff Bingaman was in Las Cruces yesterday to meet with local, state and federal law enforcement officials to discuss border security. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – A delegation from New Mexico including Governor Bill Richardson was invited to Italy for a ceremony welcoming the state's death penalty repeal. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – Forums are being held this week in Las Cruces dealing with America's role in the world. Friday, an event will be held at KRWG-TV; it is scheduled to be telecast next month. On Wednesday, the public is invited to attend a forum at St. Genevieve's Church at 100 S. Espina from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Fund for Peace in Washington D.C. is sponsoring the events. Fred Martino spoke with Fund for Peace Senior Associate Will Ferroggiaro.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Junior Senator Tom Udall and Second District Congressman Harry Teague spent several hours along the Rio Grande checking improvements to the levee system. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the federal government recently set aside 220 million dollars in stimulus funding for the improvements.
Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Farm and Livestock Bureau is teaming up with Wal-Mart in Las Cruces to donate $2,000 worth of food to the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – As part of KRWG's continuing news coverage of the Spaceport America project, KRWG's Evan Woodward sat down last week to talk with Spaceport America's Executive Director Steve Landene.
Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces City Council will hear from members of Citizens for Legalizing Urban Chicken Keeping, or CLUCK, during their work session today. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the group petitioned the city to revise a long standing ordinance, which prohibits chicken keeping in most areas of the city.
Las Cruces – The J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium takes place Tuesday through Thursday at New Mexico State University's Corbett Center Ballrooms. Fred Martino spoke with criminal justice professor Lisa Bond-Maupin about the event. This year, it's focused on juvenile justice issues. A full schedule is available online at http://jpts.nmsu.edu
Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces will hold a public meeting this week to discuss plans for sprucing up the University Avenue Corridor near New Mexico State University. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – Earlier this week, New Mexico State University students who graduated from the school's College Assistance Migrant Program, or CAMP held their first annual poster expo. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the event was a chance for students to present the work they have done as interns and student researchers.
