Regional

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Several student artists at New Mexico State University are putting together a very unique Valentine's Day exhibit. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, the exhibit described by the artists' as deviant art opens today in Las Cruces.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Opponents of the death penalty in New Mexico are optimistic that their lengthy battle to ban executions in the state will come to an end this year. The death penalty is allowed under state law although, no one has been executed in New Mexico in nearly fifty years. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Department of Health Officials are urging pet owners in Southwestern New Mexico to vaccinate their pets for rabies. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the request comes after a rabid Bobcat attacked a dog in the Mimbres region.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department is investigating Southwest Infinity Construction Company for construction fraud. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the department is looking for information from Southwest Infinity customers who may have been victims.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Both houses of Congress are expected to vote on the compromised $789 billion dollar economic stimulus plan tomorrow. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, United States Senator Jeff Bingaman says he expects the bill to clear the Senate and make it to the President.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – Ever since the 9-11 terrorist attack and hurricane Katrina we've started taking emergency preparedness across the U.S. more seriously But until now we've tended to ignore one particular kind of potential crises those involving AGRICULTURE KRWG's Gary Worth reports on an effort by New Mexico State University to tackle that problem.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Assessor's Office is accepting applications from residents looking to freeze the taxable value of their property. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the number of county residents eligible for the freeze is expected to increase substantially this year.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Two 11-year-old boys have been charged with attempted arson following a Tuesday fire inside Chaparral Elementary School.

The Dona Ana County Fire and Emergency Services Department reported a call from the school just after noon.

The trash-can fire in the third-grade hallway had already been extinguished by school staff when firefighters arrived moments after the call.

No students were injured, but the building was temporarily evacuated as a safety precaution.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – State lawmakers will consider a proposal calling for a tax credit to help New Mexico's chile industry. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, chile experts argue the legislation is critical for their industry's survival.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces – A senate bill calling for an extension of the "Educational Retirees Return-to-Work Program" passed a key committee Wednesday. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, the program which allows retired educators to return to work without penalties, was scheduled to expire in three years.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday all three members of New Mexico's U.S. House Delegation sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to include educational provisions in the final version of the economic stimulus bill sent to President Barack Obama. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Residents around the area woke up to unusually cold weather yesterday morning due to a cold front which moved into the region late Monday night. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has this look at the weather.

By KRWG News

Santa Fe, NM – A bill that would keep domestic violence offenders from becoming police officers in New Mexico has passed the State House of Representatives.
The measure, sponsored by Las Cruces Democratic Representative Nathan Cote, passed the house 63 to nothing.

The bill was amended in the House Judiciary Committee to decrease the ban from lifetime to within three years of a violation.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County Sheriff's Investigators arrested two Anthony women for allegedly carjacking a Lincoln Navigator belonging to a former boyfriend. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA has released new preliminary flood maps for Dona Ana County. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the maps have identified new special flood hazard areas in Dona Ana County as a result of the desertification of some of the Rio Grande levee system.