Regional

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Northrup Grumman has donated a $200,000 Yamaha remote control helicopter to New Mexico State University's College of Engineering. The unmanned aircraft vehicle, or UAV, will be helpful for student training. UAVs are used in an increasingly diverse number of areas, including defense, farming, and gathering data during wildfires and other emergencies. Fred Martino spoke with Northrup Grumman's Vice President of Programs, Carl Johnson.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – District 37 State Senator Steve Fischmann recently introduced a bill seeking to reform state policy on Tax Increment Development Districts, or TIDDs. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Senate Bill 576 aims to create incentives for developers to bring in new businesses and economic activity to New Mexico.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – A nationally-recognized religious leader will speak at New Mexico State University this weekend.

The Rev. Lucius Walker, the executive director of IFCO the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization .will speak at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday at NMSU's Corbett Center Ballrooms.

The IFCO .is the only ecumenical foundation committed exclusively to the support of community organizing.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A Las Cruces couple and their next door neighbors have to find a new place to live after an early Monday morning fire rendered their duplex apartments uninhabitable. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership will present immigration training workshops for businesses on March 9 and March 13 at the DACC Workforce Center in Las Cruces. Businesses must register for the training by this Friday (2/20) by calling 505-262-0921.
As Fred Martino reports, errors on I-9 forms can be very costly.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tomorrow, the Las Cruces City Council will consider where to place the two prominent lion statues at the new City Hall building. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the resolution will be discussed during Tuesday's council meeting.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State University Honors College announced last week that world renowned author, Sir Salman Rushdie will speak at NMSU in March as part of the University Speaker Series. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – A dip in income is a challenging time for everyone but it can be especially tough on parents required to pay child support. So, state officials are reaching out to those residents to ensure they continue meeting their required payments. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

Child Support Customer Service Center phone number: 1-800-288-7207

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – A number of couples at New Mexico State University had more than roses and teddy bears on their mind for Valentine's Day Their attention was set on an eight-giga-bite I-pod Touch, during an mid-day kiss-off. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces – Each year, the Associated Students of New Mexico State University hosts the Cultural Series-inviting world-class musicians from around the globe to perform in Las Cruces. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has more...

By Elaine Baumgartel

Albuquerque, NM – As you contemplate whether or not to get your sweetie a box of chocolates for Valentine's Day... consider this... people have been sharing chocolate on special occasions... here in New Mexico... for one thousand years. KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The Criminal Investigative Division of the IRS is warning New Mexicans to be wary of fraudulent schemes this tax season. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Several student artists at New Mexico State University are putting together a very unique Valentine's Day exhibit. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, the exhibit described by the artists' as deviant art opens today in Las Cruces.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Opponents of the death penalty in New Mexico are optimistic that their lengthy battle to ban executions in the state will come to an end this year. The death penalty is allowed under state law although, no one has been executed in New Mexico in nearly fifty years. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Department of Health Officials are urging pet owners in Southwestern New Mexico to vaccinate their pets for rabies. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the request comes after a rabid Bobcat attacked a dog in the Mimbres region.