Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico officials are preparing for a resurgence of the H1N1 virus later this year. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, a state delegation will attend a national summit to prepare schools and emergency responders to deal with a new outbreak.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Attorney General Gary King is warning non-profit groups that he will be on guard to make sure they stay within the law when it comes to political involvement. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.
Las Cruces, NM – With the 4th of July holiday weekend usually comes barbeques, family get-togethers and lots of time spent outdoors. But as KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, a new study released by the Environmental Working Group may have you thinking twice about the brand of sunscreen you choose to purchase. www.ewg.org
Las Cruces, NM – A new report released Wednesday by Trust for America's Health found that adult obesity rates increased in 23 states over the last year. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the study also found that obesity rates did not decrease in a single state.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Attorney General Gary King recently returned from a trip to Italy where he attended a summit on organized crime. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Italian authorities briefed King and others on the techniques they have used in recent years to battle the mafia.
Silver City – Silver City is expected to get some new residents from China this Fall.
Students from China who are accepted into a new program .and receive visas ..will be living in campus residence halls at Western New Mexico University.
It's called the 1-2-1 China Partnership Program. The two representing 2 years in Silver City.
WNMU has formed agreements with four Chinese universities to allow students to attend the school during their sophomore and junior years.
Las Cruces, NM – A Dona Ana County man has been arrested for allegedly luring a minor to his residence through a work advertisement and then sexually assaulting him. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department thinks the suspect may have preyed on more victims.
Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Convention Center is one step closer to becoming a reality after a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday. The project, expected to be completed in about a year and a half, should cost around 27 million dollars to construct. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports on how local officials plan to recoup local investment.
Las Cruces, NM – The Stonewall riots in New York City, forty years ago, are said to have launched the international gay rights movement. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community of southern New Mexico commemorated the event, over the weekend, while calling for marriage equality in the state.
Las Cruces, NM – One day after G8 leaders deplored the post-electoral violence in Iran, more than 50 protesters gathered in downtown Las Cruces to express their support of the Iranian people and opposition leader Mir Hussein Mousavi. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, those in attendance believe the results of this month's election were fabricated by the Iranian government to keep President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power.
Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County officials are worried a second wave of the H1N1 flu virus will come back with a vengeance during the fall, flu season. Tomorrow emergency care officials will measure the effectiveness of the county's pandemic response plan during a day-long table top exercise.
Las Cruces, NM – The United States House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act yesterday. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, New Mexico's 2nd District Congressman Harry Teague sponsored an amendment in the bill which will create a post-deployment mental health screening pilot-program for returning combat veterans.
