Las Cruces, NM – Today Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, announced that New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman will lead the committee's health care reform group on insurance coverage. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University held their final meeting of the year. Though it was not on the agenda, the issue of the failed search for a permanent university president was brought up a number of times. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's United States Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman both voted in favor of considering a rescue package for the country's big three automakers which was rejected yesterday. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's commencement ceremony will be held tomorrow morning at the Pan-American center. As Krwg's Fernando Zamarron reports, hundreds of graduating students and New Mexico United States Senator Jeff Bingaman will be honored at the event.
Las Cruces, NM – Several southern New Mexico counties will go through training early next year to be better prepared to deal with an agricultural emergency. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – Late last week the New Mexico State University Faculty Senate approved an emergency memorial concerning the search for a permanent president at NMSU. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, it calls for voting members of the Board of Regents to abstain from serving on a new search committee; and requests that NMSU policy be waived for Interim President Dr. Waded Cruzado, so she can be considered for the permanent position.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's United States Representatives split along party lines Wednesday while voting on a rescue package for the country's big three automakers. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – If you've lived in southern New Mexico or west Texas for a while you've probably heard the legend involving Victorio Peak located in a remote part of northern Dona Ana County. Legend says it contains a treasure including gold bars. That tale has inspired a new book co-authored by a well known NMSU writer and an author who grew up in El Paso. KRWG's Gary Worth reports on their work a fresh look at an old story that just never seems to die.
Las Cruces, NM – A Las Cruces woman was arrested Tuesday after she left her three young children at home alone for thirty minutes. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish announced her transition team today; she will take over Governor Richardson's post after he departs for Washington. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – The victim of an apparent homicide in Grant County has still not been identified by authorities. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Sheriff's Department is asking the public for information to aid in their investigation.
Las Cruces, NM – The number of New Mexicans without a job has increased in recent months. According to the latest report about 41 thousand people are unemployed, but the state is still in a much better position than the national average. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – A sprinkler system proved to be a good investment for the owner of a Las Cruces apartment complex. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – The domestic violence shelter, La Casa and New Mexico State University's School of Social Services are teaming up to promote nation-wide awareness of domestic violence in Hispanic populations. KRWG's Fernando Zamarr n has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – A pay raise should be welcomed with a smile, especially nowadays with the cost of living going up across the country. However, for many families a slight salary increase could prove more costly than beneficial. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
