Regional

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish announced her transition team today; she will take over Governor Richardson's post after he departs for Washington. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The victim of an apparent homicide in Grant County has still not been identified by authorities. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Sheriff's Department is asking the public for information to aid in their investigation.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The number of New Mexicans without a job has increased in recent months. According to the latest report about 41 thousand people are unemployed, but the state is still in a much better position than the national average. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A sprinkler system proved to be a good investment for the owner of a Las Cruces apartment complex. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Fernando Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – The domestic violence shelter, La Casa and New Mexico State University's School of Social Services are teaming up to promote nation-wide awareness of domestic violence in Hispanic populations. KRWG's Fernando Zamarr n has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A pay raise should be welcomed with a smile, especially nowadays with the cost of living going up across the country. However, for many families a slight salary increase could prove more costly than beneficial. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – State lawmakers are in Santa Fe this week considering a number of ideas to help deal with a larger than expected revenue shortfall for the 2009 and 2010 budget years. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A six thousand dollar reward is being offered for information about a Thanksgiving Day burglary at a local greenhouse. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – Diabetes is becoming increasingly common across the country due to the poor eating habits and inactive lifestyles of many Americans. The disease affects thousands of residents in New Mexico, but as KRWG's Sarina Turnbull reports a large percentage of the population has diabetes and doesn't even know it.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The fruitless nationwide search for a permanent President at New Mexico State University rang up a price tag of more than one-hundred and twelve thousand dollars. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

Las Cruces, NM – Bell choirs, trolley rides, Christmas shopping and other events will be part of the 24th annual "Noche de Luminarias" this weekend.

The Las Cruces event takes place this Sunday from six to eight thirty in the evening at New Mexico State University's Corbett Center Student Union.

A number of groups including the NMSU Aggie Dance-Sport Group, the Vista Middle School Hand Bell Choir and a number of carolers will entertain audience members throughout the day.

The "Noche de Luminarias" this Sunday is free and open to the public.

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's Advisory Council on Administrative Policy, or ACAP, will be voting to fill six open committee positions later this month.

ACAP is composed of active and retired NMSU Employees.The role of the advisory council includes investigating matters that involve policies and procedures of the university administration and offer recommendations to the president.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – On Wednesday, a number of southern New Mexico organizations held a one day conference aimed at reducing the incidence of sexual violence in the region. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – A smooth transition that's what New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson says will take place when he leaves office for Washington early next year. The governor, who's been tapped as President-Elect Barack Obama's Commerce Secretary, also said he believes his new job could lead to financial help for New Mexico. From the capitol, KUNM's Jim Williams reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico showed the most improvement on a state-by-state health rankings report, advancing nine positions from 38th in the nation to 29th. However, as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports the state Health Department isn't celebrating quite yet.