Regional

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Throughout the week, a few Las Cruces celebrities and city leaders trained intensely in preparation for the Dancing with the Stars like competition, Look Who's Dancing. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports on the final moments before tonight's event.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – World renowned author and journalist John Conroy, who is known for his award winning coverage of police torture in Chicago, will be speaking at New Mexico State University Monday. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Conroy about his upcoming lecture entitled "Torture and its Constituency, Lessons from Chicago".

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – More local high school students are taking college classes ..

Las Cruces Public School students who meet admission criteria now have the choice of taking classes with New Mexico State University or Dona Ana Community College while still in high school.

The dual credit program has seen considerable growth during the past few years.

From last fall to this spring .16 percent growth at the community college .and a 64 percent increase at NMSU.

By Elaine Baumgartel

Albuquerque, NM – State lawmakers are gearing up for a full senate vote on domestic partnership legislation this week, and as KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports, many are wondering what New Mexicans really think about the issue...

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – It was another slow day for ethics bills in a state Senate committee Wednesday. While eleven major ethics bills were on the agenda, none were heard. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the full Senate did address a major corruption bill.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – An insurance reform bill, included in Governor Bill Richardson's Health Care Reform package, cleared a key committee this week. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the proposed legislation now heads to house floor for further debate.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces will get close to three-hundred thousand dollars from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for enhancements to low and moderate income neighborhoods. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the funding was included in the recently signed stimulus bill.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The United States Senate voted 62 to 34 yesterday to debate a bill which would give the District of Columbia representation in the House of Representatives. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with New Mexico's Senior Senator, Jeff Bingaman about the bill.

By Evan Woodward

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The thousands of people, who commute daily between El Paso and Las Cruces, may get a new mode of public transportation in the near future. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, transportation officials are considering the possibility of connecting the two cities with a commuter rail system.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Humane Society of Southern New Mexico will donate $5,000 this morning to the Dona Ana County Spay and Neuter Action Program, or SNAP. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of those involved in a late December theft of more than 5 tons of pecans, near Hatch. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima delivered the State of the City Address this afternoon at City Hall. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, during his second address the Mayor focused on the economic challenges facing Las Cruces.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Organization will host a series of open house meetings, this week and early next month, to discuss the region's long-term transportation plans. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This year's Tour of the Gila bike race will NOT be canceled after all, thanks to an outpouring of support from cyclists, businesses and community members. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.