New Mexico faces its worst drought conditions for May since 2013; El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar shares her concerns about the migrant teen facility at Fort Bliss.
New Mexico faces its worst drought conditions for May since 2013; El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar shares her concerns about the migrant teen facility at Fort Bliss.
Vietnam Veterans Jesse Addison and James Jaramillo talk about their time in the service and more in this StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative interview.
The American Rescue Plan may reduce hunger, but threats to food security are increasing, more from Roz Brown with the Texas News Services. Also, a commentary on Spaceport America's business plan changing over the years.
At a recent summit, Mexico's President promised to share a COVID-19 vaccine being developed in the country. Also, a commentary on how racism, bias, and discrimination exists in our interactions.
An east coast author's interest in New Mexico books over the years has turned into an award-winning book collection. We hear from 2020 Ticknor Book Collecting Prize winner, Maida Tilchen as she shares more about why New Mexico has fascinated her so much.
Las Cruces Public Schools announces finalists for superintendent. Also, the growing number of feral hogs in Texas is becoming a huge problem. Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton explains why.
Vietnam Veterans Jesse Addison and James Jaramillo talk with each other about their service. This interview is part of the StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative that visited Las Cruces last year.
Over 100 experts and scientists have sent a letter to President Biden asking for Gray Wolf protections to be restored. Also, we hear how the Muslim community in Texas is compensating for a lack of direct representation in the state legislature.
Delano Lewis, former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa was recently named Visiting Senior Fellow for Global Affairs at NMSU. The Las Cruces-area resident talked with Fred Martino about the importance of international experiences for students.
Texas Governor Greg Abbot is prohibiting government agencies in the state from requiring people to wear masks starting this Friday. El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser responded to the order at a recent press conference. Also, commentator Peter Goodman takes a moment to give thanks.
Conservation groups are praising President Biden's nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Also, at the end of June, adult-use cannabis will be legal in New Mexico with sales expected next Spring. We hear from an advocate of the new law who says allowing residents to grow cannabis at home is a key provision.
UTEP worked out an agreement to allow Mexican parents with current travel documents to cross the border for commencement, but many families still had to divide their celebrations across the Rio Grande.
The U.S. Government has been flying migrants seeking asylum to different border cities like El Paso before expelling people to Mexico, and this is putting a strain on migrant shelters there. KERA's Mallory Falk reports from Juárez where there's no clear end in sight.
Doña Ana Arts Council is celebrating 50 years. The organization's Board President, Dr. Dan Lere shares how the arts can make an impact on the community and the economy.
The ACLU and Deported Veterans Support House in Tijuana has launched a campaign to urge the Biden Administration to bring home deported veterans. Also, a commentary on states across the country loosening pandemic restrictions.
Two NMSU students are using a film project to raise money for Camp Hope in Las Cruces. Fred Martino talked with Samantha D'Amico and Fernando Rivera about their project.
A bill that would have given big financial breaks to a West Texas nuclear waste site is now dead. Also, a commentary about the divisions in the Republican Party following last year's election.
A new survey shows 49% of Texans say it's difficult for them and their family to afford medical care. Also, UNM has announced that it may require students to get vaccinated before returning to campus. Right now, that's not the case at NMSU.
