News

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – During a meeting Friday, the New Mexico State University Board of Regents discussed plans for a convention center that would be built on university land. As KRWG's Michael Sears reports, regents were happy with the findings of a feasibility study on the proposed building.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Spaceport America officials say Virgin Galactic could be launching civilians into space as early as 2010.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Illinois based Parkview Metal Products company announced Tuesday it will be adding as many as 60 permanent full time jobs to its Las Cruces location.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces – Five Russian librarians visited Las Cruces last week as part of a grant from the Library of Congress. As KRWG's Lily Olivas resports, the librarians are delegates of the Open World program, a Congressional program allowing current and future Russian decision-makers to visit their American counterparts.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – The color pink is everywhere commemorating October as breast cancer awareness month. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, a sewing shop in Las Cruces has a unique way of raising money for the disease.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – This weekend a New Mexico State University student will embark on a nation wide tour to promote HIV testing and awareness with the Who's Positive organization. The Pennsylvania based group encourages high school and college students to know their HIV status. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, NMSU's Kahlo Benavidez wants those who hear his message to see the human side of HIV.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces – While this Autumn is cooling down, the election season is heating up. Major issues, like immigration, are popping up everywhere. As KRWG's Lily Olivas reports, New Mexico State University Choirs opened its season as a choir with a cause.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Juarez is hosting a Border Social Forum this upcoming weekend (October 13th-16th). The New Mexico State University Center For Latin American Studies is encouraging students to attend. Sociology Professor Mark Horowitz says the event will be a chance for students to learn about many global issues.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee held a series of meetings in Dona Ana County last week. The committee which is made up of State Senators, and Representatives, heard from local government officials about their upcoming projects, financial needs and concerns. Hatch Mayor, Judd Nordyke spoke to the committee about his communities need to create a flood control district around the Placitas Arroyo.

By Charles Winiecki

Las Cruces, NM – There soon may be drilling in the Otero Mesa grasslands in the Tularosa Basin. A recent decision by a judge in Albuquerque rejected a lawsuit by environmental groups who tried to stop drilling for oil. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports, the ruling has drawn both approval and criticism from diverse groups.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – The Veterans for Ethics in Government group joined by the Kissling for Congress campaign, protested outside of U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce's office in Las Cruces yesterday. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, the groups say they are hoping the congressman will debate his challenger on veterans' issues.

By Evan Woodward

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Student enrollment is up at both New Mexico State University and the University of Texas at El Paso this year. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, officials say financial aid, marketing efforts and distance education are some contributing factors.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Earlier this month the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared nine New Mexico counties eligible for disaster assistance. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, Otero county is set to be receiving both individual and public assistance.

By Charles Winiecki

Alamogordo, NM – Even with FEMA Assistance, many in Alamogordo are still dealing with the cleanup process. KRWG's Charles Winiecki spoke with ome residents who lost nearly all of their belongings and whose homes are currently unlivable.