CD. JUAREZ, MEXICO (AP) – More Mexican federal agents have been assigned to investigate the Ciudad Juarez femicides. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
Las Cruces, NM – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is being sued by sportsmen and conservation groups over its plans for oil and gas development on Otero Mesa. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports.
Santa Teresa, NM (AP) – Governor Richardson's office says three companies plan to expand their operations in southern New Mexico. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
SANTA FE (AP) – The Governor's office has released the names of the public school districts that bid for the state's new pre-kindergarten program. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
SANTA FE (AP) – The New Mexico Education Department says the state needs more funding from the federal government if it is to implement the No Child Left Behind Act. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
Las Cruces, NM – Five million dollars will underwrite the infrastructure-improvement projects set to begin in the colonias of southern Dona Ana County. As KRWG's Bob Mitchell reports, the 15 separate projects address water, wastewater, and street problems. Bob Mitchell reports.
SANTA FE (AP) – An investigation has been launched into the bidding process at the state Homeland Security Department. The revelation that state defense contracts had been awarded without first getting bids, prompted the investigation. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Lt. Gov. Diane Denish serves on many boards and commissions, ranging from the Military Base Planning Commission to the state Children's Cabinet. Denish talks with KRWG's Bob Mitchell about the possible closure of Cannon Air Force Base and more.
Las Cruces, NM – Misdemeanor drug charges against state Public Regulations Commissioner E. Shirley Baca have been dropped. KRWG's Bob Mitchell reports.
Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County District Attorney Susanna Martinez has announced the creation of an anti-domestic violence program. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports.
Las Cruces, NM – White powder and a threatening letter addressed to Governor Richardson were found inside a package opened at the governor's office on Friday, prompting an evacuation and investigation. As KRWG's Katie Goetz reports, the package was intended for the governor -- and its contents are still being examined.
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexican officials say their government is "absolutely and emphatically" against militarizing the border. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
Las Cruces, NM – Bank records of about 700,000 customers of four major banks (including Bank of America) were stolen and sold to collection agencies. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Bank of America says most of those customers live on the East Coast.
SANTA FE (AP) – The state's Homeland Security director says his predecessor may have resigned because of a botched border-security contract. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
