Las Cruces, NM – Horse drawn carriages with sleigh bells pulled fascinated Las Cruces residents through a maze of over 6,000 luminarias at the New Mexico State University Campus last Sunday evening. KRWG's Lacey Daniell sends this audio postcard.
Las Cruces, NM – The Bureau of Land Management will hold an open forum meeting Tuesday night about the future of public lands in Dona Ana, Otero, and Sierra Counties.
Las Cruces, NM – Former CIA Director Gates is undergoing intense scrutiny in his bid to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. KRWG's Jodi Breisler spoke with NPR Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer to put the hearings into context with the recent elections and Rumsfeld resignation.
Las Cruces, NM – Renowned violinist Corey Cerovsek is in Las Cruces to play with the Symphony Orchestra. As KRWG's Jodi Breisler reports he first had a whirlwind tour of elementary schools.
Las Cruces, NM – Writer and translator Peter Filkins is in Alamogordo today for public readings of Austrian poet Ingeborg Bachmann. This is part of the worldwide celebration of what would have been Bachmann's 80th Birthday. As KRWG's Jodi Breisler reports, one of Europe's greatest post-War poets explored the meaning of boreders in ways relevant to our community.
Mesilla, NM – Emcees, Re-enactment actors dressed for the occasion, and the festive atmosphere drew in visitors and residents to the Mesilla plaza. KRWG's Amanda Grube sends this audio postcard.
Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces website was infiltrated on Friday and Saturday by a person calling themselves The Turkish Hacker . The hacker posted violent pictures on the site from last summers Israeli/Hezbollah conflict. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the city has taken the site down until security updates can be completed.
Las Cruces, NM – In his first conference call with New Mexico reporters since being re-elected to the United States Senate, Jeff Bingaman spoke optomistically about the upcoming Congressional session in Washington D.C.
Las Cruces, NM – Justice for All, a Pro-Life non-profit organization raised a controversial exhibit Monday morning in the center of the New Mexico State University campus. The group displayed giant pictures of aborted fetuses. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the display prompted a number of different reactions from onlookers, who say they respect the group's freedom of speech on a University campus.
Las Cruces, NM – As conference play comes to a close for New Mexico State University's Women's Volleyball team, a new beginning is on the horizon. For the first time this year, the 20th ranked Aggies will be able to play on their home-court in the Pan-American Center. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports, while disappointed, the team didn't allow not having their usual home court affect their performance.
Las Cruces, NM – State Representative in New Mexico, Joseph Cervantes talks about what races he has been watching throughout the night. KRWG's Mike Doiron spoke with Cervantes about his thoughts on the results and what needs to be done in the next New Mexico Senate session.
Las Cruces, NM – Today is Election Day and political enthusiasts are paying close attention to heated races across the nation for a possible power shift in Washington. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, the first congressional district race in Albuquerque between Republican incumbent Heather Wilson and Democrat attorney general Patricia Madrid is of the most watched races.
11/06/06 – One third of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs this year as Republicans try to keep power and Democrats scramble to win the upper hand. New Mexico's democratic senator, Jeff Bingaman, is trying to retain his seat for a fifth term opposed by Dr. Allen McCulloch. KRWG's Amanda Grube reports.
Las Cruces, NM – Elections this year aren't just about state offices, also on the ballot are four seperate bonds issues. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports, if passed, bonds B and C would provide over $125 million dollars to New Mexico higher education institutions, special schools, and libraries.
Las Cruces, NM – District Five of the Public Regulation Commission covers most of southwestern New Mexico including most of Las Cruces, Truth or Consequences, Silver City, and Deming. This year's race pits Democratic candidate Sandy Jones against Republican Earl Greer. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports, both weighed in on Public Regulation issues that affect southwestern New Mexico.
