Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore
179 Views The regulations are the result of a federal appeals court finding three years ago that the National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration failed to enforce a 2000 law governing commercial air tours over the parks and some tribal lands. A schedule was crafted for setting rules, and many are wrapping up […]
New Mexico State to face Fresno State in the New Mexico Bowl
215 Views Fresno State (8-4, Mountain West) vs. New Mexico State (10-4, Conference USA), Dec. 16, 5:45 p.m. ET
National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque to partner with Dona Ana Arts Council
159 Views On Friday, the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Executive Director, Zack Quintero, will be in Las Cruces to finalize a partnership with the Dona Ana Arts Council’s executive director, Araceli Solis, through the Center’s Cultural Ambassador Program. Scott Brocato spoke with Zack Quintero about the new partnership and how it will benefit both the […]
Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
198 Views PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others. It wasn’t the first time and wouldn’t be the last.
Too many schools are underperforming New Mexico education official says
196 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Far too many schools in New Mexico are underperforming, and the state’s top education official says the focus of his agency’s next budget proposal will be on holding districts and schools responsible for student achievement.
NMSU Football gets 10th win of season over Jax State
156 Views A 42-yard game-winning field goal by senior kicker Ethan Albertson gave New Mexico State University’s football team a 20-17 win over Jax State at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces on Saturday.
Governor’s gun buyback program sparks discussions on New Mexico’s gun violence issue
250 Views On an early Saturday morning, cars lined up an hour before the Las Cruces gun buyback event to drop off their firearms. At the event, a gun owner who wanted to remain anonymous said gun safety was a motivator in participating.
Food insecurity soars in Sunland Park
236 Views SUNLAND PARK – Food insecurity is soaring in Sunland Park, Doña Ana County’s southernmost community of about 17,400 people along the U.S.-Mexico border. But the need for food assistance is far outpacing the resources of the main nonprofit working in the city to alleviate hunger.
Factors combine to boost hunger across Southern New Mexico
204 Views SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO – A perfect storm of factors appears to be driving extra demand for food assistance across the southern half of the state. First, in line with the federal government’s declared end of the pandemic emergency, financial aid to families for food via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits program – […]
Eric Enriquez talks Las Cruces mayoral election win
213 Views Eric Enriquez won the 2023 Las Cruces Mayoral Election according to unofficial results from the New Mexico Secretary of State. Enriquez won in the sixth round of ranked-choice voting with a total of 7,044 votes in a tight race with current City Councilor Kasandra Gandara. Enriquez spoke with KRWG about the city’s future.
