Jonny Coker
KRWG Public Media Multimedia JournalistJonny Coker is a Multimedia Journalist for KRWG Public Media. He has lived in Southern New Mexico for most of his life, growing up in the small Village of Cloudcroft, and earning a degree in Journalism and Media Studies at New Mexico State University. Jonny believes that access to news and information is essential for a smoothly functioning society, and public media is one of the best ways to spread that knowledge.
Phone: 575-646-3537
Email: jcoker@nmsu.edu
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With the general election around the corner, it’s important to know your rights as a voter. KRWG’s Jonny Coker recently spoke with Molly Swank, Executive Director of Common Cause New Mexico, to talk about voter’s rights at polling locations and what to do if you have questions about the election process.
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Congressman Gabe Vasquez recently campaigned in Las Cruces alongside District 5 Councilor Becky Corran. The pair headlined an event put on by Protect Our Care, a nonprofit that advocates for the strengthening of the Affordable Care Act and other federal healthcare policies.
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Early voting is ongoing in New Mexico, with voters facing multiple constitutional amendments, including one that would reshape how much county officials are paid.
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Early voting has begun in New Mexico, and residents of Las Cruces face a ballot measure proposing to raise the city’s gross receipts tax rate.
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Early voting for the general election began today for eligible New Mexico residents. KRWG’s Jonny Coker spoke with voters, as well as candidates of the U.S. Congressional District 2 race, about the imminent election.
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New Mexicans elected to the state's legislature are not paid a salary, but some lawmakers argue that paying elected officials will lead to better governance and representation within the state's capitol.
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Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story, alongside public health experts, discussed rising violent crime and the growing impact of meth and fentanyl in the city of Las Cruces during Thursday’s town hall.
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The City of Las Cruces held a meeting last night regarding the city’s new shopping cart ordinance, and answered questions from the public on how businesses and individuals can stay compliant with the recently passed law.
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The City of Las Cruces's legal team is alleging that Memorial Medical Center is in violation of its lease agreement with the city and Doña Ana County, and has a list of demands for the healthcare provider to meet within the next 30 days.
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Electric vehicles are becoming more popular in the state of New Mexico. Recently, Doña Ana County expanded its EV infrastructure to meet the growing demand by building charging stations in multiple cities throughout the county.