Las Cruces,NM – The idea for the Institute which will be located at New Mexico State University was developed after the outgoing U-S Senator gave the University tons of documents he had collected during his lengthy congressional career.
Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces police arrested a man on several counts of sexual assault following a two week investigation. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – The national collapse of the housing market and downturn in the economy has people rethinking how they spend their money including where they eat. KRWG's Charles Comer has more.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico officials recently signed an agreement with a non-profit agency to encourage businesses and organizations to hire people with disabilities. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – This morning, Las Cruces officials re-signed an agreement which says the city commits to an efficient, pro-renewable energy use policy. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – He was consistently a bestselling author for more than 35 years. His mystery novels were unique - set in the four corners region of New Mexico and Arizona, and noted for the cultural details they provided for the main characters of the books - mainly native Americans. As KRWG's Gary Worth reports, the late Tony Hillerman was also a New Mexico resident who did not hesitate to share his experience with would-be writers in this state.
Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday New Mexico's Attorney General Gary King filed a motion with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Appeals Board, requesting that it accept new evidence when considering the fate of the proposed Desert Rock Power Plant in Northwestern New Mexico. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, King claims that ozone impacts in the area from the oil and gas industry are significantly higher than the EPA had assumed when it permitted the facility.
Las Cruces, NM – Educators in New Mexico hired after July of 2010 may be asked to work a few more years before qualifying for retirement without benefit reductions. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman fielded questions from radio reporters across the state Wednesday morning about the current 'lame duck' session in Congress. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Bingaman who chairs the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources shared his thoughts on the possibility of a taxpayer funded bailout for the troubled American automobile industry.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's Model United Nations team will visit China this week, where they'll challenge university students from around the world at an international competition. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry is urging the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or TCEQ, to review its air permit renewal for Asarco Smelter in El Paso. Earlier this year, the Texas agency voted in favor of the renewal despite concerns from several environmental groups and local governments. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – An email sent out by New Mexico State University Interim President Waded Cruzado yesterday says the expected revenue shortfall in the State of New Mexico budget could translate into reduced state funding for higher education next year. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – A shooting in Mesilla Park Monday night claimed the life of 30 year old Steven Apodaca. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, local authorities are asking for help from the public in finding the suspects.
Las Cruces, NM – Monday Grant County's biggest employer Freeport-McMoRan announced the layoffs of 36 employees at the Tyrone mine. This announcement came on the heels of last week's layoffs of almost 100 workers at the Chino Mine. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Freeport-McMoRan says the layoffs were the result of tumbling copper prices.
Las Cruces, NM – The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, recently announced that residents who live within the Las Cruces city limits and have to buy flood insurance will now pay lower premiums. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
