Regional

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The Texas Border Coalition recently sent a letter to President-elect Barack Obama requesting a multi-billion dollar investment in the nation's ports of entry. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – The holiday season is typically a time for gathering with family and friends to share in the happiness of the holidays. However, a local-telephone-crisis-hotline coordinator says many New Mexicans feel depressed during the holiday season which may lead to suicide. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Some work at New Mexico State University is helping design more effective physical education programs across the globe.

Kimberly Oliver is an associate professor in NMSU's College of Education .
Oliver studied the barriers keeping girls in Las Cruces elementary schools from participating in physical activity .and worked with them to help OVERCOME those obstacles.

But the impact of Oliver's work has gone far beyond New Mexico .in fact, it's travelled across the Atlantic.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Some training at New Mexico State University is designed to fight crop damage ..

Insects and diseases are responsible for big economic losses
every year in New Mexico and across the Southwest.

Now, thanks to a series of first detector training courses hosted by the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service ..there's a small army of people trained to spot outbreaks sooner - often before they get out of hand.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Senior United States Senator Pete Domenici held his final conference call with broadcast journalists around the state this morning. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the retiring Republican Senator offered his thoughts on the failed auto industry bailout, and had some choice words for the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President Bush.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Today Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, announced that New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman will lead the committee's health care reform group on insurance coverage. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University held their final meeting of the year. Though it was not on the agenda, the issue of the failed search for a permanent university president was brought up a number of times. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's United States Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman both voted in favor of considering a rescue package for the country's big three automakers which was rejected yesterday. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Fernando Zamarron

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's commencement ceremony will be held tomorrow morning at the Pan-American center. As Krwg's Fernando Zamarron reports, hundreds of graduating students and New Mexico United States Senator Jeff Bingaman will be honored at the event.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Several southern New Mexico counties will go through training early next year to be better prepared to deal with an agricultural emergency. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Late last week the New Mexico State University Faculty Senate approved an emergency memorial concerning the search for a permanent president at NMSU. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, it calls for voting members of the Board of Regents to abstain from serving on a new search committee; and requests that NMSU policy be waived for Interim President Dr. Waded Cruzado, so she can be considered for the permanent position.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's United States Representatives split along party lines Wednesday while voting on a rescue package for the country's big three automakers. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – If you've lived in southern New Mexico or west Texas for a while you've probably heard the legend involving Victorio Peak located in a remote part of northern Dona Ana County. Legend says it contains a treasure including gold bars. That tale has inspired a new book co-authored by a well known NMSU writer and an author who grew up in El Paso. KRWG's Gary Worth reports on their work a fresh look at an old story that just never seems to die.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A Las Cruces woman was arrested Tuesday after she left her three young children at home alone for thirty minutes. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish announced her transition team today; she will take over Governor Richardson's post after he departs for Washington. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.