Las Cruces, NM – Three state agencies including the New Mexico Livestock Board will hold informational meetings in Southern New Mexico to educate ranchers and farmers about the state's new tuberculosis status. Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture downgraded New Mexico's T-B status after cows from two herds in the TB-free zone tested positive for the disease within a 48-month period. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – A federal civil rights lawsuit was filed today against New Mexico State University and four individuals, including: former NMSU President Michael Martin, Chair of the Board of Regents Bob Gallgher and former Associate Dean Larry Olsen. The case was brought by five plaintiffs including two minority junior professors whose contracts were terminated earlier this year. KRWG's Evan Woodward has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – International Boundary and Water Commission officials confirmed today that all four men aboard a small plane which crashed in the Sierra Madre Mountains near the United States/Mexico border are dead. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's United States Representatives split along party lines, on Tuesday, during a vote on a proposed energy bill. The U-S House of Representatives approved the Democratic proposal as a compromise measure which includes off-shore drilling and an investment in alternative energy. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – On Monday New Mexico State University officials announced plans to award a contract to Barnes and Noble College Booksellers to manage and operate the university's bookstore. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has the details.
Las Cruces, NM – Truth or Consequences residents held a political discussion with people from around the world yesterday. The British Broadcasting Corporation's program World Have Your Say aired live from the southern New Mexico community in Sierra County. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously Monday to initiate a red light photo and speed enforcement program; which means video cameras will soon be installed at four Las Cruces intersections. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the city will now enter into a five year contract with RedFlex Traffic Systems of Phoenix, Arizona who will install and maintain the camera system.
Las Cruces, NM – The League of American Bicyclists recently ranked New Mexico near the bottom in the nation for bicycle friendliness. The group ranked every state in the country in six categories, including its efforts to promote cycling through legislation and the construction of bike lanes. This year New Mexico was ranked forty-fifth in the nation. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – Earlier this year the New Mexico Environment Department, or NMED cited the Helena Chemical Company in Mesquite with 11 violations of their air quality permit and fined them almost $280,000. Late last month the company denied all of the allegations and requested a public hearing on the matter. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the debate between NMED and Helena centers mostly around the language of their air quality permit--and if the company can operate with their doors open.
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico lawmakers approved the use of medical marijuana last year, but questions remain about who will produce and distribute it. Sarah Gustavus from KUNM has more on the state Department of Health proposal.
Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's public schools will soon be evaluated on their efforts to improve the health of their students. This week, Governor Bill Richardson and Education Secretary Veronica Garcia announced their plan for a statewide Healthy School Report Card. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.
Las Cruces, NM – Binge drinking, video game playing and dating random women are activities usually associated with college-aged students, but according to Michael Kimmel, a leading sociologist, nowadays many men carry the same habits into their late twenties, early thirties. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.
09/06/08 – The Talking Stick Institue, a local non profit group, will hold an arts convention in Las Cruces to promote the economic potenital of the city's arts and culture scene.
Las Cruces, NM – The Southwest Network for Environmental and Economic Justice and sixty affiliated organizations will participate in a march protesting the construction of the border fence along the US/Mexico Border. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.
