Las Cruces, NM – The Pentagon has recommended closing about 180 military facilities in an effort to save money. Thirty-three major bases - including Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis - are on the list. Bob Mitchell speaks with an NMSU economics professor about the financial impacts on the region if Cannon is closed.
Las Cruces, NM – Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is scheduled to submit his recommendations to an independent base-closing commission today (May 13). As Bob Mitchell reports, the impact on New Mexico's economy could be tremendous if any bases in the state are picked.
Las Cruces, NM – Crude-oil prices continue to rise because of concerns over a shortage of U.S. oil. As Marco Grajeda reports, environmental groups and the federal government don't see eye to eye on how to satisfy the need for energy, while protecting public lands.
Las Cruces, NM – Farmers in the Elephant Butte Irrigation District will receive more water this irrigation season. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
Las Cruces, NM – According to law-enforcement officials, the man who allegedly kidnapped the infant son of his murdered wife is probably hiding in Mexico. KRWG's Katie Goetz reports new developments in the ongoing investigation.
Las Cruces, NM – In this second part of a two-part series, State Engineer John D'Antonio discusses the flow of water into the Elephant Butte Irrigation District, as well as the Bush Administration's proposed cuts to the middle Rio Grande. Bob Mitchell reports.
Las Cruces, NM – A 16-month-old boy is still missing after he was allegedly abducted from his home in Ruidoso by his stepfather. KRWG's Lindsey Bilovesky reports new developments in the case.
Las Cruces, NM – State Engineer John D'Antonio was in Las Cruces to discuss the state Water Resource Management Initiative and other ongoing projects. Bob Mitchell has this first part of a two-part interview.
Las Cruces, NM – The state Public Regulations Commission will appoint a committee to review complaints filed against Commissioner E. Shirley Baca for possession of marijuana. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the state.
Las Cruces, NM – Gov. Bill Richardson is getting a financial jump-start on his re-election campaign. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
Las Cruces, NM – The trial has been delayed for a Las Cruces couple accused of causing the death of their 15-month-old son. Stephan Apodaca delivers news from around the region.
Las Cruces, NM – The state has launched a search committee for the Cabinet secretary who'll head the new Department of Higher Education. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the state.
Las Cruces, NM – A New Mexico judge has ordered two rape-crisis center workers to disclose information about a woman they counseled. Stephan Apodaca delivers AP news from around the region.
Las Cruces, NM – Mayfield High School Principal Robert Ogas will be back to work on Monday, after his earlier dismissal from the job caused an uproar in the community. Bob Mitchell has this report, which begins with a statement from Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Louis Martinez.
