Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico is ranked last in the country for pedestrian safety, so the Las Cruces Police Department is targeting the problem. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, starting this week and continuing for the rest of the summer, police will be giving out warnings and then tickets to drivers who don't yield to pedestrians.
Las Cruces, NM – Mexico's Ambassador to the United States Carlos de Icaza was at New Mexico State University this morning. Joined by community leaders and local Mexican representatives, de Icaza detailed his country's perspective on illegal immigration. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, de Icaza says the U.S. and Mexico together need to come up with a comprehensive plan which would actually work.
Las Cruces, NM – U.S. Representative Steve Pearce is close to wrapping up a two week series of community presentations in Southern New Mexico concentrating on the state's growing methamphetamine problem. KRWG's Marco Grajeda was at this weeks meeting in Deming and has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – A conference for youth emancipating from the foster care system was held at New Mexico State University. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, these young adults have to transition from the foster care system to living completely on their own.
Las Cruces, NM – The Department of Defense announced today the names of three soldiers that were killed Sunday in Iraq. One of the men is from Sunland Park.
Las Cruces, NM – Unpaid traffic ticket offenders have an Amnesty Week to make due on payments without going to jail. The Las Cruces Public Information Officer says after that time period there will be arrests.
Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Commission today unanimously supported a resolution making affordable housing a priority. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, local government agencies and non-profit organizations have formed a taskforce to make home ownership possible for more families.
Las Cruces, NM – The Gila National Forest is re-opening the Quemado Lake Recreation Area, after having to shut down after three black bears entered the camp grounds. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish removed the last bear on Thursday by using traps, patrols and dogs. District Ranger John Pierson, says the black bears came for the food and trash people leave behind or don't put away properly.
Las Cruces, NM – This week New Mexico State University will be losing Assistant Director of Athletic Media, Sean Johnson. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, Johnson's last day is Thursday.
Las Cruces, NM – A Federal House Committee met Thursday in Las Cruces to talk about illegal immigrants voting in American Elections. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, some witnesses at the meeting are pushing for a photo ID requirement to prevent this type of voter fraud, while others warned the proposed measure would exclude many Americans.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's volleyball summer camps are bringing in many student- athletes and coaches from all over the country, to develop their skills. Participants came from as far as Texas, Colorado, Arizona and California. The first week focused on younger players, as KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports.
Las Cruces, NM – Flooding in El Paso has left homes, cars, buildings and roads battered and broken, if not destroyed. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports Canutillo Elementary's cafeteria opened its doors to over 260 people who left their homes due to mother nature's damages.
