Noah Raess
KRWG Public Media ScholarKRWG Public Media Scholar Noah Raess, an NMSU Journalism major has worked at KRWG Public Media since 2021. He has produced many feature news stories for television, radio, and the web that have covered housing, public safety, climate, school safety, and issues facing refugees. He was also an integral part of KRWG’s 2022 Election coverage, completing interviews with candidates running for office across southwest New Mexico. Raess was recently awarded the Rob Dean Fellowship with Searchlight New Mexico. This summer, he is working with the award-winning investigative news organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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A local business owner and leaders in law enforcement have criticized how bail reform has been implemented in New Mexico. However, a district public defender says the reform was a step in the right direction. -
The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority has faced criticism over the last couple of years due to concerns of water quality. The authority covers Sunland Park and Santa Teresa and many residents say that the water they provide is not safe to drink. However at the most recent meeting, a new challenge may have emerged for the authority. KRWG Public Media Scholar Noah Raess has more. -
First responders in the city say calls related to fentanyl use are very common. Meanwhile, recovery centers are working to help those addicted to the drug. -
The students were working on a collaboration to help spread awareness for the United Nation's Sustainable Development goals. -
New Mexico Secretary of Public Education Dr. Arsenio Romero recently toured Doña Ana Elementary school to see the program in action. -
The Santa Teresa industrial park has attracted international and domestic companies to invest in the borderland area that provides access to three states in two countries. -
The district has implemented a Parents on Patrol program where parents can volunteer to guard the schools their kids go to. -
Nationwide, the CAMP program dates back to 1967. -
Both schools now run a food pantry to address hunger. -
A recent roundtable discussion with federal officials gave local business owners the chance to share their stories.
