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Who has received pandemic aid for businesses in New Mexico? Plus, Madison Staten reports on efforts to make redistricting in New Mexico more transparent.

The Governor signs a bill to fund the legislature and Emily Guerra has an interview with Kevin Bixby regarding legislation to end trapping on public lands in New Mexico.

State lawmakers consider a bill to reduce evictions and Walt Rubel comments on how the virtual nature of the legislative session could work to its advantage.

New Mexico health officials say there should be enough vaccine, Las Cruces combats global warming.

Texas families face health hardships due to the pandemic and commentary from Peter Goodman on the future of the Republican Party.

Las Cruces City Council approves additional legislative priorities including support for legal recreational cannabis and the need for additional early childhood education funding.

New Mexico Legislators face a daunting session, how the B 1.1.7 variant might affect an already stressed system, and more businesses become eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program.

New Mexico opens a new phase in the COVID vaccine rollout, daily COVID update, another case of the U.K. variant and the Governor will not give the State of the State address today.

Hear a portion of the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative interview with deported Marine Corps Veteran Michael Evans and his friend, Army Veteran Nick Paz.

A new report says that immigration detention centers have failed to protect people from COVID-19. Fort Bliss updated the public on an investigation into a missing soldier. Also, we hear about how New Mexico is preparing for possible protests on the state capital leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

A traveling exhibit inspired a new book on symbolism in the borderland.

The pandemic could impact the future workforce as fewer people are going to college. A new collaborative in Texas is working to address that issue. Also, we hear a commentary calling on new leadership in the Republican party after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

New Mexico U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich was at the U.S. Capital when the insurrection took place last week. He told Fred Martino that he alerted colleagues to seek shelter after looking outside to see the violent mob.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says now is the time to ask voters to pull money from the state's Land Grant Permanent Fund for early-childhood education programs. Also, we hear how rural voters across the West feel about last week's insurrection.

President Trump asks a federal court to drop an election lawsuit in New Mexico and the Las Cruces City Council reviews the UTV ordinance.

The head of the Texas Republican Party weighs in on redistricting. Also, we learn more on how treatment with antibodies and a vaccine for COVID-19 can hold up against the virus.

Deported Marine Corps Veteran Michael Evans is interviewed by his friend Army Veteran Nick Paz. This is the first part of this interview featured on KRWG News. It was conducted as part of the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative.

James Jimenez, Executive Director for New Mexico Voices for Children discusses issues he hope state lawmakers will address in the upcoming legislation session in New Mexico.

New Mexico U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan says that President Trump should be removed from office.

An NMSU professor specializing in technology shares tips on how to adjust to remote learning and the need to take care of our social, emotional, and physical well-being.

The New Mexico Department of Health announced a new call center to help with vaccination efforts against COVID-19. Also, a commentary that questions allowing a lame duck President to carry out executions.

A new report is recommending changes to tax policy in New Mexico. Also, asylum seekers who are stuck in shelters or camps in Mexico are hoping that a new administration will bring an end to their ordeal. We meet a family in Ciudad Juárez.

A new survey says that over half of all childcare providers in Texas are losing money every day they are open and early education advocates are pressing Congress to provide some relief. Also, a commentary on appreciating our family pets.

The family of Asia Graham, a Fort Bliss soldier who died on New Year's Eve, is raising questions about her death. They say that Graham reported sexual assault charges to the Army months before she died. Also, Texas state lawmakers will have a new computer tool to help redistricting efforts.

New Mexico oil and gas regulators start hearings on proposed methane rules. Also, The Las Cruces City Council passed a resolution to build a new park in the city.

New Mexico oil and gas regulators start hearings on proposed methane rules. Also, The Las Cruces City Council passed a resolution to build a new park in the city.

Fort Bliss releases details on the recent death of a soldier on post. Also, a conversation mental health during the pandemic. KUNM’s Megan Kamerick talked with Ryan Williamson about his decision to seek therapy for the first time. Clinical psychologist Dr. Gerald Chavez also joined in the conversation that was featured on New Mexico PBS.

David Turner, a local Army Veteran shares his story with StoryCorp's Military Voice Initiative.

David Turner, a local Army Veteran shares his story with StoryCorp's Military Voice Initiative.