Las Cruces, NM – Fred Martino speaks with Carlos Parra, writer/producer/director of the new film "Dark New World." The film screens Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm at the Telshor 12 and Saturday March 14 at 10:30pm at the Fountain Theater.
Las Cruces, NM – A Las Cruces man wanted for allegedly beating his girlfriend, and injuring their six week old child was arrested Monday afternoon. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's fire season is off to an early start. Over the weekend eleven fires ignited and were extinguished across southern New Mexico and crews are wrapping up their efforts at the largest blaze of the year. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – Every Monday on Morning Edition at 7:51am, Fred Martino and Las Cruces Sun News Business editor Brook Stockberger discuss the latest business headlines.
Las Cruces, NM – US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are urging parents to call a toll free hotline, if their children may have been in contact with an El Paso man arrested on child pornography charges. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – TWENTY SEVEN STATES INCLUDING NEW MEXICO RECENTLY SETTLED A LEGAL DISPUTE WITH COKE, NESTLE, AND BEVERAGE PARTNERSHIP WORLDWIDE OVER FALSE CLAIMS RELATED TO THE ENERGY DRINK ENVIGA.
Las Cruces, NM – This morning, twenty one juveniles received a drug related citation and one was arrested, following an undercover drug investigation near Mayfield High School in Las Cruces. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – The Branigan Library in Las Cruces will close its doors over the weekend to complete several improvements which administrators say will make the public facility more accessible. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports.
Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Sheriffs Department will step up efforts to keep the streets free of drunk drivers this month. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has the details
Las Cruces, NM – Another allotment of stimulus money for New Mexico was announced yesterday by the state's congressional delegation this time for public transportation improvements. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.
Las Cruces, NM – Joint Memorials requesting a set of studies to help improve the lives of the state's population affected by mental illness cleared the Senate and will be considered in the house. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, the sponsor is optimistic the set of proposals will bring needed improvements but an activist doubts their approval will bring much change.
Las Cruces, NM – A local group is backing HR 808, which seeks to establish a cabinet level Department of Peace in the federal government. Fred Martino spoke with local supporter Tim Reed. More information is available online at www.thepeacealliance.org
Santa Fe, NM – A bill limiting campaign contributions to candidates in New Mexico has cleared a key legislative committee. The Senate Rules Committee Wednesday morning unanimously approved a measure that is a combination of several different proposals. That bill will now be carried by committee member, Senator Peter Wirth. KUNM's Jim Williams has details from the capitol.
Las Cruces, NM – The state's Housing Authority System could experience some major changes if a senate proposal manages to clear the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 20, sponsored by Senator Mary Kay Papen, was drafted to tighten oversight and prevent future problems within Housing Authority. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexicans short on cash may want to remember if they filed a 2005 tax return. The Internal Revenue Service announced that nearly 8 million dollars of unclaimed refunds await thousands of tax payers. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
