Regional

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week, New Mexico Spaceport Authority officials announced that their Swedish counterpart will align with Spaceport America as Sister Spaceports'. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the two have entered into a memorandum of understanding and will collaborate on growing the commercial space industry.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – A Berino man was arrested over the weekend by Dona Ana County Sheriff's deputies and faces numerous charges for allegedly beating his neighbor with a shovel. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – District two Las Cruces Public School Board member Leonel Briseno hopes to defend his seat for the third time this week. Briseno was first elected to the education board in 2001. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The polls will be open Tuesday in Las Cruces for the public school board elections. Two incumbent members on the education board are defending their seats including Leonel Briseno of district two. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tomorrow afternoon, Congressman Harry Teague will hold a grand opening and swearing-in ceremony at his new district office in Las Cruces. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Freshman Congressman says he's excited to return to Southern New Mexico.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Earlier this week, New Mexico Attorney General Gary King met with a number of Attorneys General from Mexico to discuss combating crimes such as drug trafficking and organized crime. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – A Las Cruces City Councilman will work with a group trying to bring new jobs to the state.

Fourth District councilman Nathan Small has been appointed to the steering committee for the Green Jobs Partnership in New Mexico.

Small was appointed during a Green Workforce Summit in Santa Fe .held in conjunction with the announcement of the Green Jobs Cabinet by Governor Richardson.

Initial goals of the Green Jobs Partnership are to secure funding for New Mexico from President Obama's stimulus package.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – When People accross the country think of New Mexico Art-Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Taos come to mind. But why not add Las Cruces and southern New Mexico to the list?
That's exactly what one NMSU professor is trying to do, as Gary Worth reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday all three members of New Mexico's delegation in the United States House of Representatives voted in favor of the 819 billion dollar economic stimulus package. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, District 2 Representative Harry Teague sponsored two bills and an amendment which were incorporated into the package.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – With the United States House of Representatives passing President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package yesterday, the bill now must go through the Senate if it is to be enacted into law. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with New Mexico's Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman about the more than 800 billion dollar package aimed at rescuing the country from the economic crisis.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County residents will vote Tuesday on a general obligation bond-issue that would fund multiple projects for the Dona Ana Community College. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, if approved the college would receive 20-million dollars in bonds, which officials say will be used to prepare the institution for an expected surge in student population.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – A program at New Mexico State University is helping students who want to teach science or math.

NMSU is offering students studying mathematics, science, engineering and technology the opportunity to receive extra help paying their tuition bills.

The Robert Noyce Scholarship is being offered to full time undergraduate and graduate students.

Recipients will receive $5,000 each semester for one year.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Representative Joseph Cervantes of Dona Ana County introduced a bill Wednesday that would allow same day voter registration in the state. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week New Mexico's Junior Senator, Democrat Tom Udall received his committee assignments in the United States Senate. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the former Congressman and New Mexico Attorney General is sitting on committees which play to his strengths and experience.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Incumbent Third District Las Cruces Public School Board member Gene Gant has won his seat twice before and hopes 2009 will bring him a similar result. Las Cruces residents within the third district will choose between Gant and two challengers hoping to claim the position on the education board. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Gant says the board needs continuity to deal with what he expects will be tough times ahead.