Las Cruces, NM – According to a recent study, kids on average spend more than forty hours in front of a television or computer screen each week. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, the unhealthy habit can lead to many problems beyond just adding a few pounds. http://cahe.nmsu.edu/ces/nmcyfar/resources.html
Las Cruces, NM – Merrie Lee Soules says she hasn't determined if she will ask for a recount in the third district Las Cruces Public School Board race. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – This morning, Dona Ana County Clerk Lynn Ellins announced the outcome of the close race for the Las Cruces Public School Board District Three seat. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, most of the voters in the District were split between Maria Flores and Merrie Lee Soules.
Las Cruces, NM – United States Border Patrol agents in El Paso arrested a man wanted for murder in northern New Mexico Wednesday when he attempted to cross the southern border illegally. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry was in Washington DC today to speak before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. As KRWG Marco Grajeda reports, the cabinet secretary discussed the licensing process for the uranium enrichment facility in southeastern New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM – According to the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department, a twenty-three year old man was arrested yesterday for attempting to silence a former girlfriend preparing to testify against him in District Court. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – Three Southern New Mexico Legislators introduced a package of 5 bills yesterday/Wednesday, intended to "strengthen procedures, increase transparency, and insure a fair rate of return for property transactions at the State Land Office". KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.
Las Cruces, NM – ASARCO LLC announced Tuesday that they will permanently close their copper smelter in El Paso, Texas citing a dramatic downturn of the world economy'. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the company had hoped to reopen the 112 year old plant, but faced strong opposition from government officials in El Paso, Juarez and New Mexico.
Las Cruces, NM – State Senator Steven Neville of District Two is pushing legislation he says will protect New Mexicans who use force to stop an attacker. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the republican senator says current law does not protect victims of violent crimes from potential lawsuits.
Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, the New Mexico State Board of Finance yesterday approved an emergency loan for the Department of Workforce Solutions. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the money will cover the costs of expanding services to deal with increased unemployment demands.
Las Cruces, NM – The United States Senate is currently voting on amendments to their version of the economic stimulus package aimed at boosting the nations slumping economy. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, New Mexico's Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman says he's hoping there will be more Republican support for the plan in the Senate than was shown in the House last week.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Junior United States Senator Tom Udall called for clean energy jobs during his first speech on the Senate floor, delivered Monday evening. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Udall's 'maiden speech' focused on a joint plan to rebuild the American economy, and achieve what he calls,'energy security'.
Las Cruces, NM – Residents across Dona Ana County went to the polls Tuesday for School Board elections. Among the items on the ballot were two bond renewals and several contested board of education races. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Dona Ana County Clerk Lynn Ellins says the election, which ran smoothly, drew a large number of voters.
Las Cruces, NM – One person died yesterday during an early morning collision at the Interstate 25 and Interstate ten intersection. KRWG's Fernando Zamarr n has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – This week the Chile Pepper Institute of New Mexico State University held its Annual Chile conference at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces. The conference provides a forum for farmers, scientists and engineers to discuss how to keep New Mexico's Chile industry moving forward. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has this report.
