KRWG News

New Mexico signs agreement with the U.S. Forest Service for more collaborative planning. Also, we get an update on shopping events in Sierra County.

This week, the Supreme Court heard arguments on if the Trump Administration's actions to end DACA were legal. New Mexico Congressman Ben Ray Luján shares thoughts on what's at stake with the DACA program and why he supported legislation passed in the House to help Dreamers living in the United States. Also, we get a commentary on a newly-elected Las Cruces school board member's statements suggesting children should take a test to be able to enter Kindergarten.

Industry officials in New Mexico say the state is on pace to another record in oil production. A San Antonio ordinance on paid sick leave is now in the hands of a county district judge. Also, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Dreamer Samuel Bejarano, and Las Cruces City Councilor-elect and organizer Johana Bencomo share thoughts on the DACA program as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on if the Trump Administration's action of ending the program was legal.

A new program will help to house homeless youth in Northern New Mexico. Also, there's hope that a new law will reduce the number of opioid overdose deaths in New Mexico. KUNM's May Ortega reports that the law requires patients who are getting prescriptions for 5 days or more of opioids to be given the overdose-reversing medication naloxone as well. Support for KUNM's Public Health New Mexico Project comes from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and from KUNM listeners.

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). We hear from a DACA recipient. Also, as the U.S. and China keep working toward a trade deal, small businesses are feeling the sting from tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by President Trump.

U.S. Attorney General William Barr is in New Mexico today to announce the arrests of 300 fugitives suspected of violent crimes. Also, KUNM's Hannah Colton talked with one young activist who wants New Mexico to re-focus efforts on renewable energy.

Tech startups and government innovators will be gathering in New Mexico next week for the 2019 Hyperspace Challenge. Also, we learn about research that examines the health impacts that uranium mining on Navajo Land in the 1940's has had. KUNM's Marisa DeMarco talks with Dr. Loretta Christensen who shares more on a study that says babies are being born with radioactive metal in their bodies.

Cannabis is growing in popularity as industry leaders and businesses took part in the first Southern New Mexico Cannabis Expo.

We learn more about hunger in New Mexico and how Roadrunner Food Bank is working with organizations across the state to address food insecurity.

The latest news, plus commentary from Walt Rubel regarding New Mexico's capital outlay process.

The latest news, plus a preview of stories in Desert Exposure.

We hear from Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima who was elected to a fourth term in a race that had 10 candidates running. Also, we get more election results from the region.

Election results from Las Cruces and we get preview of "Holly Day House" with The Artists of Picacho Hills.

News of a live webcast celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Smokey Bear wildfire prevention campaign. Also, Amnesty International says the Trump administration's Remain in Mexico Policy is a "disgrace."

It's election day and polls are open. Las Cruces Police say an investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in that left one man dead. Also, we hear about a study that points to signs that fast food may be causing higher rates of teen depression.

Doña Ana County early voting numbers are in. Also, the City of Las Cruces is putting together a list of capital funding priorities heading into the 2020 Legislative session.

The City of Sunland Park mayoral candidates share why they are running for the office.

We hear from Alamogordo District 5 City Commission candidate Sharon McDonald who shares why she is seeking office. Also, a commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance.

A preview of the 26th annual Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference kicking off next week.

The U.S. House approved legislation that would prohibit oil and gas development on federal land surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Attorneys are condemning a new government program that fast tracks the deportation process for asylum-seeking migrants. Also, we get a commentary on President Trump's announcement on American soldiers remaining in Syria.

More news in a major education lawsuit in New Mexico. Also, after a mass shooting, people and resources pour in to help victims and survivors. We learn how this process and infrastructure is growing larger and more sophisticated.

A coalition travels to D.C. to lobby for protections for the Gila River, District one candidates for Las Cruces City Council address minimum wage, and a new report says that Texas has seen a significant increase in the number of children without health insurance.

New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver ends Senate bid, District 4 candidates for Las Cruces City Council talk minimum wage, and U.S. Forest Service management plan.

Las Cruces City Council Candidates in District 2 weigh in on whether they would support a $15 minimum wage. Also, some Texas schools are using container farms to fill cafeterias with fresh produce.

State officials in New Mexico are gathering public input on new proposed hemp regulations. Also, we learn more about a new Texas law requiring additional testing for congenital syphilis.

Congressional Democrats want the Interior department to issue a late plan about wild horses in the West. Also, Doña Ana County approved funding for the region's film office.

We learn about efforts to monitor methane emissions in New Mexico, and Roadrunner Food Bank President and CEO Mag Strittmatter talks about need to support the food bank.

Nora Chavez of the Baca Family Historical Project talks about cerebral cavernous malformations and how many New Mexicans might have them ahead of a Las Cruces conference tomorrow; commentary from Algernon D'Ammassa on the recent push to implement stricter laws that would punish political protesters.