Regional

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Wednesday Governor Bill Richardson signed legislation to repeal the death penalty in New Mexico, calling it the "toughest decision" of his political career. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, House Bill 285 abolishes the death penalty in the state, replacing it with life in prison without the possibility of parole.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives yesterday is taking aim at what supporters say is the dangerous practice of giving antibiotics to healthy livestock animals. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – With just over two days left in the state legislative session in Santa Fe, lawmakers continue to act on some pieces of legislation that will likely impact New Mexicans. The House Wednesday passed a measure that will protect victims of domestic violence from having their property destroyed or taken from them. KUNM's Jim Williams has that and more from the capitol.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Wednesday, a series of emails and text messages warning people to avoid certain stores in Las Cruces began circulating the city. According to the Las Cruces Police Department, the messages told residents that gang members were planning to kill customers at area businesses, as part of an initiation, but as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, police investigators say the messages are NOT credible.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's National Security Technology Conference 2009 takes place March 31 through April 2 at the Hotel Encanto in Las Cruces. Fred Martino spoke with Chris Kientz of NMSU's Arrowhead Center to learn more about the conference, which is designed to help businesses hoping to secure national security contracts with the government. More information and registration is available at www.nsti-nm.org

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Having a green lawn and lush trees in dry, southern New Mexico may not make water conservationists cringe in the near future. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, an associate professor at New Mexico State University is working on a filter which would allow residents to use gray water for irrigation.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A bill, awaiting final approval by Governor Bill Richardson, would allow older New Mexicans the right to request an exemption from jury duty. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking for information on a shooting which occurred Friday night close to the Village Inn Restaurant on Telshore Boulevard. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week after local pecan farmer Thomas Salopek declined his nomination to the New Mexico State University Board of Regents for personal reasons, Governor Bill Richardson chose Issac Pino, President of SunCor New Mexico in his place. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Pino yesterday about his appointment.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Later this week two Irish bands will perform on the New Mexico State University Campus as part of this year's Cultural Series. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera introduces us to Grada self described as, Irish music with extra stuff on top.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Southern New Mexicans who are still looking for a good Irish party following St. Patrick's Day can indulge in the culture of Ireland tomorrow. Beoga, a feisty traditional Irish 5 piece group, is touring the state this week, and as KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, the group will bring the sounds of Ireland, with a twist, to NMSU's Cultural Series.

For ticket information visit panam.nmsu.edu

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Later this week two Irish bands will perform on the New Mexico State University Campus as part of this year's Cultural Series. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera introduces us to Grada self described as, Irish music with extra stuff on top.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State Senate is now broadcasting live on the internet. An official webcam began offering a view of the senate floor Monday following the passage of a resolution just three days earlier. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – Governor Bill Richardson has until late Wednesday night to make a decision on whether or not to sign the death penalty repeal bill lawmakers sent him late last week. According to the New Mexico Independent, he's gotten about 45-hundred e-mails on the matter. And as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the governor's been holding plenty of meetings on it as well.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A bill passed through the State House over the weekend would provide $50,000 to Attorney General Gary King's office to investigate fluctuating gasoline prices in New Mexico. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.