Regional

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Later this week two Irish bands will perform on the New Mexico State University Campus as part of this year's Cultural Series. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera introduces us to Grada self described as, Irish music with extra stuff on top.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Southern New Mexicans who are still looking for a good Irish party following St. Patrick's Day can indulge in the culture of Ireland tomorrow. Beoga, a feisty traditional Irish 5 piece group, is touring the state this week, and as KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, the group will bring the sounds of Ireland, with a twist, to NMSU's Cultural Series.

For ticket information visit panam.nmsu.edu

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Later this week two Irish bands will perform on the New Mexico State University Campus as part of this year's Cultural Series. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera introduces us to Grada self described as, Irish music with extra stuff on top.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State Senate is now broadcasting live on the internet. An official webcam began offering a view of the senate floor Monday following the passage of a resolution just three days earlier. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – Governor Bill Richardson has until late Wednesday night to make a decision on whether or not to sign the death penalty repeal bill lawmakers sent him late last week. According to the New Mexico Independent, he's gotten about 45-hundred e-mails on the matter. And as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the governor's been holding plenty of meetings on it as well.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A bill passed through the State House over the weekend would provide $50,000 to Attorney General Gary King's office to investigate fluctuating gasoline prices in New Mexico. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week the New Mexico State University Board of Regents was forced to meet with just three members because three newly appointed regents have yet to be confirmed by the Legislature. During their meeting they elected a chair and vice-chair of the board. But as KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the board may need to have another election to comply with their by-laws.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Health and Human Services Department will host a meeting tonight to discuss the Dona Ana County Colonia's Initiative and the importance of the upcoming 2010 census. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Every Monday on Morning Edition at 7:50am, Fred Martino speaks with Las Cruces Sun News Business Editor Brook Stockberger.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Throughout the Legislative Session, New Mexico Lawmakers have been pushing several bills that if enacted, would help residents finance renewable energy installations on their homes. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, legislators expect these bills will put extra money in the pockets of New Mexicans while pushing the state to the forefront of the emerging green economy.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Later this month, the annual New Mexico Women Veterans' Conference will be held in Las Cruces to help local women access state and federal benefits. KRWG' s Marco Grajeda reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Congressman Harry Teague will visit several southern New Mexico communities over the weekend to meet with constituents. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Omnibus Public Lands Package, a bill which would have designated about 2 million acres of land throughout the country as protected wilderness fell just two votes shy of passing in the House of Representatives Wednesday night. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the bill would have protected several areas in New Mexico, including the Sabinoso Wilderness in San Miguel County, and a unique Paleozoic Trackways sight in Southern New Mexico.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – President Barack Obama signed the $410 billion dollar omnibus spending bill into law yesterday; the measure will provide funding to all federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year which ends in September. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the package contains more funding to improve dilapidated levee systems in Dona Ana County.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico was given a "C" grade for its public mental health system in a recent report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.