Regional

By KWRG News

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico 90 between Lordsburg and Silver City has been closed due to weather conditions.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports the road is snow packed and icy. The state agency recommends motorists use an alternate route until further notice.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – You probably recall your parents telling you to clean your plate at dinnertime. Well, it turns out that may NOT be very good advise. The conclusion is the result of research done by Collin Payne -- a marketing professor at New Mexico State University who says telling children to clean their plate may cause them to have poor eating habits and lead to obesity. KRWG's Gary Worth has more on the study.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – It's commonly called cutting--however, It's just one form of the behavioral disorder self mutilation--and as KRWG's Charles Comer reports, it's often only a sign of much deeper problems.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Despite the nation's economic downturn Las Crucens aren't penny pinching this holiday season. With Christmas just a day away, many shoppers are filling stores across the city making their last minute purchases. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Alamogordo Mayor Steve Brockett switched his party registration from Republican to Democratic on Tuesday.

The mayor who is up re-election in 2010 says he's never considered himself a liberal or a conservative.

In a press release, Brockett accused Republicans of not being open to working across party lines. He adds that Democrats have done a good job of bringing everyone together.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The long-term solution to the nation's current economic troubles and energy shortfalls is a greater investment in "Green energy" technologies, according to some experts. In New Mexico, economists are touting a number of financial benefits at the state and local level while environmental groups are highlighting its impact to global warming. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Strong winds are sweeping across southern New Mexico and west Texas this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, wind gusts tonight will reach sixty miles per hour.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is reporting heavy winds on Interstate 10 From Arizona to the Texas state line which may affect driver visibility.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – In the upcoming legislative session, New Mexico Attorney General Gary King will propose laws aimed at reducing underage drinking in the state which he says is costing taxpayers millions of dollars. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Elected officials and employees of the Village of Mesilla are starting off the New Year with pay cuts approved Monday to avoid a projected budget shortfall. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Southern New Mexico motorists can expect some delays and detours this week, due to work on road shoulders, a bridge closure and improvements to several streets.

The Sunland Park bridge over the Rio Grande will be closed through mid January for corrective repairs. Detours will be posted to avoid congestion. Northbound traffic on Doniphan Drive east of Sunland Park Drive will be diverted through a one-lane passage because of paving work.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A house fire, this morning appears to have claimed the life of a sixty-six year old man in east Las Cruces. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – A number of govenment agencies -including U.S. Customs and border protection are working together to prevent commercial vehicle drivers sneeking people, or drugs into the country. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – As temperatures start to drop for many rural communities in New Mexico the unemployment rate starts to rise. KRWG's Charles Comer has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Saturation patrols over the weekend resulted in several arrests, vehicle seizures and a number of citations in Las Cruces. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A man was killed this morning and another man was airlifted to Thomason Hospital in El Paso following a rollover accident on I-25. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.