Regional

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico now has more than 100 cases of confirmed cases of swine influenza. Health officials announced eleven new cases of the virus Wednesday brining the state's total to 108. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's 2nd District Congressman Harry Teague was in Las Cruces today/yesterday to announce a new bill intended to address the issue of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD among military personnel and combat veterans. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the legislation would make mental health screenings mandatory for military personnel upon introduction into the military, before and after deployment and before discharge.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Officials with the Gila National Forest lifted fire restrictions yesterday after the region saw considerable rainfall over Memorial Day Weekend. But as KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, forest officials are warning visitors to remain careful with the peak fire season fast approaching.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – When parents send their children off to college, they want to know they will be "safe," which is why campus police departments are so important. KRWG's Gary Worth reports now on how law enforcement at NMSU has grown and changed as the department marks its 50th birthday.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico's senior Senator is applauding President Obama's selection of Sonia Sotomayor for the U-S Supreme Court. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with Jeff Bingaman about the choice.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Fifteen people were arrested over the Memorial Day Weekend in Dona Ana County for allegedly driving while intoxicated and fifty-five people were cited for not wearing seatbelts. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's 2nd District Congressman Harry Teague will be in Las Cruces Wednesday to announce a new bill he is introducing which would make mental health screening mandatory for military personnel. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the legislation is an effort to address the growing problem of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Every week, Fred Martino speaks with Las Cruces Sun News Business Editor Brook Stockberger.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A number of local representatives from the city, county and state level will hold an East Mesa community meeting tomorrow night. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County is seeking applicants to serve on the Airport Advisory Board for the Dona Ana County Airport at Santa Teresa. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman announced yesterday that his proposal to create a federal renewable energy electricity standard, or RES took a significant step forward in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the proposal will now likely be included as part of a larger energy bill.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This summer, Town of Silver City officials hope to create around eighty new jobs with construction projects aimed at upgrading old systems and improving the quality of life of residents. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The recent heavy rains in Dona Ana County caused damage to equipment at the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, or MVRDA. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, this means there will temporarily be longer waits before 911 or non-emergency calls can be answered.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A trio of sisters in La Union is anxiously waiting for the results of Dona Ana County's beer and wine election early next month. They're the owners of La Union Station Restaurant in the small, ranching community, near the Texas/ New Mexico border. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the sisters pioneered the movement to allow the sale of beer and wine at restaurants in unincorporated areas of the county.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Health Care for America Now Campaign along with New Mexico ACORN released a report earlier this week, claiming that consolidation in the private health insurance industry is creating higher premiums for patients and employers. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the report indicates that in this decade health care premiums in New Mexico have risen at almost five times the rate of individual income.