Las Cruces, NM – This week, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish spoke at a conference room packed with county leaders about the state's upcoming challenges. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – United States Senator Jeff Bingaman was in Las Cruces today to get a tour of the areas affected by the Dripping Springs fire. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, The Federal Bureau of Land Management gave the Senator a briefing and explained the strategies they used to successfully handle the blaze.
Las Cruces, NM – A new poll released today shows a large majority of New Mexico voters support having Mexican Gray Wolves reintroduced onto public lands. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the poll was conducted by Research and Polling Incorporated, and of the 500 people surveyed, 69% support reintroduction, while just 21% are opposed.
Las Cruces, NM – This week, the United States House of Representatives approved its version of the Merida initiative which seeks to allocate one-point-six-billion dollars over the next three years to aide Mexico and other countries to fight drug cartels.
Las Cruces, NM – This week, the United States House of Representatives approved its version of the Merida initiative which seeks to allocate one-point-six-billion dollars over the next three years to aide Mexico and other countries to fight drug cartels.
Las Cruces, NM – Monday the El Paso County Commission passed a resolution asking Congress to permanently protect the Otero Mesa from oil and natural gas drilling and exploration. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the resolution cited the need to protect a large salt basin aquifer, which the United States Geological Survey estimates may contain as much as 57 million acre feet of water.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico held its Primary Elections last week and voters determined who would represent their respective party's in a number of key races around the state.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico officials are asking residents, grocery stores and restaurateurs to stop selling and serving raw, red tomatoes which could be linked to a salmonella outbreak. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – Friday morning the New Mexico State University Board of Regents voted to appoint James McDonough as the Interim President of NMSU. McDonough who currently works as a private consultant, spent over 15 years on campus as the Senior Vice President for Business , Finance and Human Resources before leaving in 2006. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Regents say they are also moving forward quickly to find a permanent successor for departing President Michael Martin.
Las Cruces, NM – This afternoon Dr. Michael Martin was officially named the new Chancellor at the main campus of Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge. LSU System Vice President for Communications and External Affairs, Charles Zewe says the University's Board of Supervisors voted unanimously and enthusiastically to hire Martin.
Las Cruces, NM – In New Mexico's Congressional District Two Race, former Lea County Commissioner Harry Teague says he's happy with Tuesday's victory where he secured the Democratic Nomination. But as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Teague says his sight is on the next hurdle.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Democratic Congressman and Super Delegate Tom Udall announced this morning that he will support Illinois Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States. Udall who is also New Mexico's Democratic nominee for the United States Senate was the last of the state's uncommitted Super Delegates.
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Las Cruces, – Many registered voters in Southern New Mexico did not make it to the polls yesterday during the State's Primary Election. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, county clerks across the region reported a low voter turnout.
