Regional

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.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – When parents send their children off to college, they want to know they will be "safe," which is why campus police departments are so important. KRWG's Gary Worth reports now on how law enforcement at NMSU has grown and changed as the department marks its 50th birthday.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico's senior Senator is applauding President Obama's selection of Sonia Sotomayor for the U-S Supreme Court. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with Jeff Bingaman about the choice.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Fifteen people were arrested over the Memorial Day Weekend in Dona Ana County for allegedly driving while intoxicated and fifty-five people were cited for not wearing seatbelts. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's 2nd District Congressman Harry Teague will be in Las Cruces Wednesday to announce a new bill he is introducing which would make mental health screening mandatory for military personnel. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the legislation is an effort to address the growing problem of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Every week, Fred Martino speaks with Las Cruces Sun News Business Editor Brook Stockberger.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A number of local representatives from the city, county and state level will hold an East Mesa community meeting tomorrow night. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.