Las Cruces – A 36-year-old Las Cruces man standing in the middle of Interstate 25 near Hatch on Monday night was killed when he was hit by a truck.
Authorities say Brian J. Hasslinger was killed instantly about 8:30 p.m. when he was hit by a northbound semi truck without a trailer.
State police Capt. Rich Libicer says it was dark and by the time the truck driver could tell a person was standing on the roadway, there was little he could do.
Las Cruces – A public forum on the future of energy is scheduled for this Saturday in Las Cruces.
The forum is being sponsored by the Temple Beth El Social Action Committee.
It will be held Saturday at 12:45 p.m. in the Temple Sanctuary at 3980 Sonoma Springs Avenue.
A panel of five experts .including two professors from New Mexico State University ..will talk about environmental and economic impacts of future energy challenges.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico U.S Senator Tom Udall recently joined other senators and health care advocates to discuss the benefits of prevention and wellness efforts in health insurance reform. KRWG's Vanessa Dabovich reports
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico U.S Senators Tom Udall and Jeff Bingaman recently introduced an amendment that would increase funding for homeless veterans. KRWG's Vanessa Dabovich reports
Las Cruces – New Mexico State University Air Force ROTC will put on a fundraiser dinner for the local chapter of Disabled American Veterans Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
The cadets of the Arnold Air Society, the professional service honorary for the AFROTC, have worked all semester to plan and raise money for the dinner to honor all veterans, as well as provide 75 dinner tickets to local World War II veterans.
Silver City – The Western New Mexico University Museum will kick-off its 35-year anniversary year-long celebration with a visit by author Anne Hillerman and photographer Don Strel on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Global Resource Center Auditorium.
Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Brian "Fox" Ellis, an internationally renowned storyteller, author, and naturalist. Ellis become the young Charles Darwin on the Corbett Center Auditorium Stage Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Las Cruces – Fred Martino spoke with Dr. Michael Ortiz, the President of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Ortiz is the fourth of five finalists for NMSU President to visit the Las Cruces campus.
Silver City – Firefighters completed lighting operations Saturday on the Signal Peak North prescribed fire project about 12 miles northeast of Silver City.
The U.S. Forest Service announced Saturday evening that all operations are normal on the project.
Some active flames may be visible from New Mexico State Highway 15 or the Meadow Creek Road near Signal Peak.
Smoke was visible over the project area Saturday afternoon.
Las Cruces – Las Cruces Police arrested two men after they reported a bogus armed robbery at the fast food restaurant where they worked.
Thomas C. Pacheco, 30, of the 2800 block of east Idaho Avenue, and Angel A. Rodriguez-Segura, 21, of the 700 block of east Villamora Avenue, are charged with one count each of embezzlement and one count each of conspiracy.
Texas – Law enforcement officials say a 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting rampage was purchased legally at a Texas gun store.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case.
Records indicate Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan bought the FN 5.7 at store called "Guns Galore" in Killeen, Texas, well before the attack that left 13 people dead. The pistol has been dubbed a "cop killer" by those who have tried to stop its use.
