News

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – As the homeless population continues to grow nationwide, some people who locally provide services to the homeless are wondering, "What's next?" Bob Mitchell has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The U.S. government plans to give Chihuahua a large sum of money during the next four years to help with reforming that state's judicial system. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the U.S. ambassador in Mexico says the money will benefit the entire border region.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – An Albuquerque Republican attempted to force the state house of representatives to debate the issuance of driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. KRWG's Carrie Hamblen has more.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – Valentine's Day provided a backdrop at the New Mexico State Capitol for both gay-rights advocates and Republicans to promote their ideas. Carrie Hamblen reports.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – Authorities have confirmed that the body of a woman found in a pasture near Lovington is that of Guadalupe Silva of Las Cruces. Carrie Hamblen reports.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – With his seat in the U.S. Senate up in 2006, New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman has officially announced he will seek re-election for a fifth term. KRWG's Michael Olson has more.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman (D) has announced that he will seek a fifth term in the U.S. Senate. Michael Olson reports.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to reintroduce the aplomado falcon to southern New Mexico, but environmentalists say the proposed reintroduction plays into the hands of oil and gas developers. Michael Olson reports.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – Ft. Bliss could triple in size to accommodate as many as 20,000 troops returning from overseas assignments. Michael Olson has this report.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – Last year, the Richardson administration attempted to buy a larger and faster plane for the governor's office. It cited safety concerns as the primary reason for needing to replace the old plane. As Michael Olson reports, a new owner has safely flown the governor's old plane in California.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – Gov. Bill Richardson wants to spend more than $300 million on capital-outlay projects throughout the state. Included in his proposals is a plan to spend $5 million for a new state airplane. Michael Olson has more.

By Host Greg Bloom, Cultural Correspondent Emily Guerra, Producer Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – We explore curanderismo, traditional folk healing in Mexican and South American culture. Greg Bloom's guest is NMSU photography professor Sterling Trantham, who has photographed indigenous religious ceremonies in Guatemala for many years. We also hear from author Dr. Eliseo "Cheo" Torres, who recently penned "Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing." These interviews, plus the Borderland Headlines.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Commission and the Sunland Park City Council have reached an agreement as to what entity will provide water and wastewater services to Sunland Park and Santa Teresa. Dona Ana County Commission Chairman Bill McCamley says the plan will extinguish the argument that the county pays too much attention to development, and not enough attention to the people. Bob Mitchell has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Drug cartels in Mexico are consolidating their power, especially because smuggling cocaine and marijuana into the U.S. is so lucrative. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the U.S. is offering a large sum of money for information leading to the capture of a cartel mastermind.

By Lindsey Bilovesky

Las Cruces, NM – Shipping packages by freight is becoming very popular in the U.S. As KRWG's Lindsey Bilovesky reports, railroad companies in the Southwest are trying to keep up with the growing demand for more service.