News

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

Las Cruces, NM – Vision Host Greg Bloom speaks with Director of National Council of La Raza Dr.Britt Rios Ellis. Dr.Ellis, laments that new cases of HIV/AIDS are increasing in the Hispanic population.

Cultural Correspondent Emily Guerra interviews Numerologist/Author Ruth Drayer who recently penned Wayfarers: The Spiritual Journeys of Nicholas & Helena Roerich.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – A former Public Regulation Commissioner is confident that extortion charges filed against him by an insurance company will be dismissed. Bob Mitchell reports.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – More than 2,000 New Mexicans were diagnosed with the HIV virus this year. As Michael Olson reports, a professor of medicine says the spread of the virus can be curbed with more community education.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A long-term care company has announced it will begin construction of a new facility in Las Cruces. But as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the company has not said where the facility will be located.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A Texas-based long-term acute-care company recently announced that it will construct a facility in the Las Cruces area. Reporter Marco Grajeda has the story.

By Katie J. Goetz

Las Cruces, NM – A group of NMSU employees attempting to establish a union has filed charges with the state's Labor Relations Board. As KRWG's Katie Goetz reports, the complaint claims university officials illegally blocked employees' attempts to unionize.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – The abandoned mining town of Playas, New Mexico, is now a training center for police officers and other first responders. Michael Olson reports that the New Mexico Tech-owned facility will prepare law enforcement and homeland security agencies to deal with catastrophes.

By Lindsey Bilovesky

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County Sheriff Juan Hernandez earlier announced he will retire, now explaining that's because of a brain disease. KRWG's Lindsey Bilovesky reports that while the community will miss Sheriff Hernandez, his legacy will continue.

By Lindsey Bilovesky

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating a carjacking that happened this past weekend. As KRWG's Lindsey Bilovesky reports, the suspects had earlier met with the owner earlier about buying the car.

By Katie J. Goetz

Las Cruces, NM – A local activist is joining in a class-action lawsuit against the City of New York and its police department. As KRWG's Katie Goetz reports, the suit alleges the two agencies violated protesters' constitutional rights during the Republican National Convention.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – The NMSU athletics director announced that, after a string of lackluster seasons, Head Football Coach Tony Samuel would no longer be a part of the university's football program. KRWG's Bob Mitchell reports.

Carrie interviews former NMSU Alumni Sylvia Acevedo about her job as President and CEO of Communicard. Communicard helps bridge the gap between laborers and employees.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 10/02/04

In this week's Images we remember Steve Pasternack and his impact on the journalism field and the university.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 09/18/04

Remember Steve Pasternack with Frank Thayer, Journalism Department Head. Frank talked about his friendship with Steve, what he meant to the students and the impact he had on the field and the university. Also featured in the show is a segment from my interview with Steve that originally aired in March of this year.

This week Carrie presents Never Before Heard Images with Jack Noel, Jeannie Izzo, and Robyn Rivas from the Folk Festival/Garland Appeal Breast Cancer Fund.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 09/25/04

Never Before Heard with Jack Noel from the Southwest Environmental Center, Jeannie Izzo and Robyn rivas from the Bluegrass and Folk Festival/Garland Appeal Breast Cancer Fund.

Commentary: Bill Vuroala in the Beginning... Sunny Conley at the end

This week Carrie interviews Dr. Anil Mangle, a disease specialist with the Minnesota United Nations Association and the chair of the Global Health and Infectious Disease Committee about the spread of HIV/AIDS in developing countries.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 10/09/04