Las Cruces, NM – The Carolina Chocolate Drops are a young African-American string band performing at the Rio Grande Theater in Las Cruces this week. The band is visiting the region as part Cultural Series organized by the Associated Students of New Mexico State University. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports on the musicians, who describe their sound as old-time music.
Las Cruces, NM – Two bills introduced by Democratic Representative Jeff Steinborne of Las Cruces, aimed at strengthening procedures and increasing transparency at the State Land Office passed unanimously through the House Health and Governmental Affairs Committee Thursday. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – The United States Department of Labor announced earlier this week that the 600 workers who were laid off from the Chino Mine in Grant County are eligible to receive federal assistance. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State Representative Brian Egolf proposed House Bill 572 earlier this week to help New Mexicans cover the cost of installing solar equipment on their homes.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico is expected to receive more than one billion dollars from the Stimulus Plan aimed at jump starting the national economy. The plan signed earlier this week will cover the cost of numerous projects and return more money to taxpayers. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, an economics professor at New Mexico State University says the funding comes at a very good time.
Las Cruces, NM – Each year, many low-to-moderate income New Mexicans fail to claim the Earned Income Tax credit when filing their return, according to Internal Revenue Service. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, these workers may be missing out on thousands of dollars from the federal government.
Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is looking for help in finding two suspects involved in an armed robbery Sunday night at Ruby Tuesdays restaurant. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the group is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrests of the two men involved.
Las Cruces, NM – This morning Toyota Motor Company, Las Cruces Public Schools and the National Center for Family Literacy will announce a new program intended to boost the literacy of Hispanic and other immigrant children and their parents. KRWG's Evan Woodward has more.
Las Cruces, NM – It's a red brick building on University Avenue that served as home sweet home to ten NMSU president Today, the historic home is known as Nason House and as KRWG's Gary worth reports, the last person to actually live in the home wants to make sure both the house and the memories of those who lived in it are preserved.
Las Cruces, NM – This afternoon, a group of New Mexico State University professors will discuss the economic climate of the state and the nation following the final approval of the stimulus package. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – Grant County is still hurting financially from recent job cuts at the area's largest employer Freeport-McMoran. Now, the region could see a substantial dip in tourism dollars if a popular bicycle race is canceled this year. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda, organizers of the annual Tour of the Gila may be forced to cancel the event because of insufficient funding related to the struggling economy.
Las Cruces, NM – After a strange turn of events the full State Senate is expected to vote on a Domestic Partnership Bill by week's end. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the bill squeaked out of the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday, after a 6-5 vote.
Las Cruces, NM – Each member of New Mexico's Congressional delegation in Washington D.C. applauded President Barack Obama's signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act yesterday. KRWG's Evan Woodward has more.
Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, Las Cruces City Councilors voted on the future placement of two lion statues at the new city hall and as KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, they also chose a special license plate design for city residents.
