Las Cruces, New Mexico – Last week a small fire on the Diamond A ranch outside o Las Cruces grew out of control, scorching more then eighteen thousand acres of land. As KRWG's Callie French reports, the Diamond A fire, along with many others throughout the state indicate fire season is well under way.
Las Cruces, NM – The Cultural Center of Mesilla is hosting the 14th annual Border BOok Festival this weekend at the plaza in Mesilla. The four day festival is full of events for souther New Mexico Residents.
Las Cruces, NM – A former Chief of Mission United States Interests Section in Cuba and Ambassador was invited to address a crowd at New Mexico State University. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, change is possible now that Fidel Castro as stepped down.
Las Cruces – Tuesday residents in Sierra County, New Mexico will vote on a gross receipts tax which if approved will go mostly to help the state pay for the construction of Spaceport America. Virgin Galactic is slated to be the anchor tenant at the facility--when it opens they plan to blast tourists into sub-orbit for about $200,000 a ticket. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, state officials say a lot is hinging on the outcome.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico recently received an overall poor rating on the availability of affordable housing in this year's State of the Rockies report card published by Colorado College. According to the publication only three county's in the state including Otero County earned an A.
Las Cruces, NM – This week, New Mexico United States Senator Jeff Bingaman introduced legislation aimed at reducing the flow of weapons to Mexico. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, weapons smuggled across the border are believed to be the principal source of guns used by Mexican Drug Cartels.
Las Cruces – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson delivered a foreign policy speech Wednesday at New Mexico State University. The Governor addressed members of NMSU's newly formed International Relations Institute and stressed the importance of open dialogue between nations. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, prior to the Governor's arrival a group of NMSU students and faculty tried to get his attention by holding a protest regarding the controversial dismissal of two minority junior professors.
Las Cruces, NM – The city of Las Cruces held a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate Dona Ana County's first commercial photovoltaic system located on the roof of the southwest environmental center, or s-w-e-c. The six kilowatt system includes thirty three solar panels.
Santa Fe, NM – An environmental watchdog group has won another round in its efforts to obtain a document produced by the state about a landfill at Sandia National Laboratories. A district court judge has ruled the group can obtain more information from the state about the document. KUNM's Jim Williams reports from Santa Fe.
Las Cruces, NM – Four professors and a graduate student at New Mexico State University found threatening letters in their offices this morning. All five had recently stated concerns publicly about alleged discrimination and unfair hiring and firing practices within the College of Health and Social Services.
Las Cruces, NM – NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT AND LAS CRUCES NATIVE RYAN LUCERO RECENTLY AUTHORED A FICTIONAL NOVEL TITLED THE WORLD IN GREY: DOM BOSCO'S PROPHECY. KRWG REPORTER, SARINA TURNBULL HAS THIS REPORT.
Las Cruces, NM – Earlier this week a settlement was reached between the Otero County Sheriff's Department, the ACLU of New Mexico and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund over allegations that the department committed civil rights violations by conducting immigration sweeps. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the department denied any wrongdoing but did agree to change their Standard Operating Procedures as part of the settlement.
Las Cruces, NM – Most New Mexicans who filed a 2008 tax return will receive a rebate next month as part of the federal government's Stimulus Package. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, a New Mexico State University professor thinks a bigger package with more money is needed.
Las Cruces, NM – Two New Mexico State University faculty members continue to work and represent the school even after being reassigned last month following allegations of sexual harassment and racial discrimination. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, others are now alleging retaliation because they spoke out against the two.
Las Cruces, NM – NEW MEXICO UNITED STATES SENATOR JEFF BINGAMAN IS PUSHING BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO REDUCE THE NATION'S HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT RATE. IF APPROVED, BINGAMAN SAYS THE GRADUATION PROMISE ACT, OR G-P-A, WOULD SET ASIDE TWO AND A HALF BILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY TO REFORM THE NATIONS STRUGGLING HIGH SCHOOLS.
