Regional

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Lincoln National Forest officials lifted the stage two fire restrictions this week, thanks to an early moisture pattern that covered the park with over an inch of rain. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative kicked off without incident Monday at international border crossings in El Paso. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Customs and Border Protection officials say most people displayed the necessary documentation.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – Immigrant advocates are taking matters into their own hands -literally- in the call for new immigration laws. A campaign was unveiled Monday afternoon to use cell phones to organize pressure on Congress in the coming conversation on immigration reform. From Santa Fe, KUNM's Jim Williams has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Late last week United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that nearly 60 million acres of special roadless' areas on National Forest land will be given interim protections. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the decision is being hailed by New Mexico's Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman and several environmental groups as well.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – More than 100 community representatives and leaders will come together in El Paso today to help kick off the national Reform Immigration for America Campaign. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the groups are urging the congressional delegations of New Mexico and Texas to restart the discussion on immigration reform this year.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Every Monday on Morning Edition, Fred Martino speaks with Las Cruces News Business Editor Brook Stockberger for a look at the latest headlines.

By Fernando Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – James Woods: "We have two summer camps. Our first camp is called camp defy. Drug-education for youth. Uhm, our second camp is for the teens. Just some different activities just to give'em some eye openers on what's out there if they make bad choices."

Registration for the weed n seed program summer camp is free and held every tuesday, from 2 to 6 in the afternoon, at 906 N Tornillo street, in Las Cruces.

By Jessica Havstad

Las Cruces, NM – Although DNA strands are microscopic, experts say they provide an infinite amount of knowledge about each person. KRWG's Jessica Havstad has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The June twelfth digital transition deadline is just days away and New Mexico the state that's least prepared for the switch. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The recently appointed U.S. Border Czar, Alan Bersin was in El Paso today to discuss the Obama Administration's efforts to curb drug-related violence and illegal activity along the U.S./Mexico Border. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Bersin focused on the efforts in the U.S. to stem the flow of weapons and bulk cash heading south into Mexico.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Home foreclosures might sounds like a problem foreign to New Mexico, but every year thousands of families have trouble paying their mortgages and experts say that number is growing. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, struggling families in the state have a number of resources available to save their homes.

The telephone number for the United South Broadway Fair Lending Center, in Albuquerque, is (505)764-8867

By Fernando Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at the Juarez airport this week, to greet Ciudad Juarez' major-league soccer team, Los Indios. As KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports, the team was welcomed as heroes, after a surprising first season on Mexico's top division.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico now has more than 100 cases of confirmed cases of swine influenza. Health officials announced eleven new cases of the virus Wednesday brining the state's total to 108. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's 2nd District Congressman Harry Teague was in Las Cruces today/yesterday to announce a new bill intended to address the issue of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD among military personnel and combat veterans. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the legislation would make mental health screenings mandatory for military personnel upon introduction into the military, before and after deployment and before discharge.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Officials with the Gila National Forest lifted fire restrictions yesterday after the region saw considerable rainfall over Memorial Day Weekend. But as KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, forest officials are warning visitors to remain careful with the peak fire season fast approaching.