Regional

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – With the United States House of Representatives passing President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package yesterday, the bill now must go through the Senate if it is to be enacted into law. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with New Mexico's Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman about the more than 800 billion dollar package aimed at rescuing the country from the economic crisis.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County residents will vote Tuesday on a general obligation bond-issue that would fund multiple projects for the Dona Ana Community College. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, if approved the college would receive 20-million dollars in bonds, which officials say will be used to prepare the institution for an expected surge in student population.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – A program at New Mexico State University is helping students who want to teach science or math.

NMSU is offering students studying mathematics, science, engineering and technology the opportunity to receive extra help paying their tuition bills.

The Robert Noyce Scholarship is being offered to full time undergraduate and graduate students.

Recipients will receive $5,000 each semester for one year.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Representative Joseph Cervantes of Dona Ana County introduced a bill Wednesday that would allow same day voter registration in the state. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week New Mexico's Junior Senator, Democrat Tom Udall received his committee assignments in the United States Senate. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the former Congressman and New Mexico Attorney General is sitting on committees which play to his strengths and experience.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Incumbent Third District Las Cruces Public School Board member Gene Gant has won his seat twice before and hopes 2009 will bring him a similar result. Las Cruces residents within the third district will choose between Gant and two challengers hoping to claim the position on the education board. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Gant says the board needs continuity to deal with what he expects will be tough times ahead.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – The annual New Mexico Chile Conference will be held next week at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, the conference will focus on practical solutions for the struggling New Mexico industry.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Maria Flores, a long time educator, is running for the third district seat on the Las Cruces Public School Board. Three people including incumbent Gene Gant are attempting to secure the district seat during the school board election next week. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Flores says she wants to use her experience from the classroom in the boardroom.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday morning the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution urging state lawmakers in Santa Fe to pass a bill which would provide domestic partner benefits to both homosexual and heterosexual couples. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, County officials are hastily trying to get their resolution to Santa Fe in time for Wednesday afternoon's joint Senate committee hearing on the bill.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Three people including the incumbent Gene Gant are vying for the Third District seat on the Las Cruces School Board. Merrie Lee Soules is one of the challengers hoping to secure the most contested spot on the board of education. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Soules calls herself a business person with a passion for public education.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A 28 year old Deming woman who jumped from a moving vehicle at roughly 45 miles an hour is in stable condition according to the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the woman jumped during a verbal dispute with her husband.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday the Dona County Commission will vote on a resolution to strongly encourage the New Mexico Legislature to pass Domestic Partner legislation'. This would allow for both homosexual and heterosexual couples to register their partnerships and receive all of the benefits and legal obligations granted to married partners in New Mexico. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – 2008 was a big year for Spaceport America. The project received its launch license from the Federal Aviation Administration and Virgin Galactic signed a 20 year lease to operate at the site. As part of KRWG's news coverage in 2009, we will be bringing you monthly interviews with Spaceport America's Executive Director Steve Landeene. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Landeene recently about what's in store for the project this year.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Learning about science can be intimidating for some people.

But a a program tomorrow Wednesday night at New Mexico State University is designed to change that.

It's an evening about atom smashing, the Big Bang and black holes at a level that high school students and the general public can understand.

The New Mexico State University Department of Physics is hosting an evening series for the spring semester to reach out to anyone with an interest in science.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – TAX SEASON IS JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY AND EXPERTS RECOMMEND GETTING AN EARLY START. NEW MEXICANS SHOULD RECEIVE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDING W2'S AND 1099 FORMS FROM THEIR EMPLOYERS BY FEBRUARY FIRST.