New Mexico employers have the 4th biggest hiring struggle in the U.S.
17 Views According to Wallethub.com, the labor force participation rate is slightly above pre-pandemic levels. Why, then, do some employers still have difficulties filling positions, especially in New Mexico, which ranked 4th in the nation of states where employers are struggling the most in hiring? Scott Brocato talked about this with Wallethub analyst, Cassandra Happe.
Tour of the Gila 2024 returns for its 37th year in Silver City on Wednesday
5 Views The Tour of the Gila returns to Silver City for its 37th year starting Wednesday through this Sunday. Scott Brocato spoke with Jack Brennan, co-director of the Tour of the Gila, about the race and what roads will be impacted each day.
Mesilla Valley farmers adapt amidst drought in the Southwest
0 Views The Rio Grande is once again flowing down from Colorado through Southern New Mexico. But the water currently running is destined for use in Mexico and Texas, while New Mexico’s irrigation season won’t begin until June, as announced by the Elephant Butte Irrigation District.
Congressman Gabe Vasquez calls for bipartisan cooperation on border legislation
9 Views Last week, U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) introduced a resolution to the U.S. House of Representatives denouncing Republican leadership for, “inaction on crucial immigration reform and border security measures.”
Meta strikes a deal for land in northeast El Paso
232 Views LISTEN: Meta strikes a deal for land in northeast El Paso
New film examines how hemp may play a role in food security
32 Views Author and film director Doug Fine shares more about his new film “American Hemp Famer” and his journey to becoming a regenerative hemp farmer. Also, we learn more about the USDA’s efforts to aid rural communities in New Mexico.
NM State Senator Bill Burt chooses not to seek reelection, reflects on time in office
29 Views KC Counts talks with New Mexico District 33 State Senator Bill Burt about his decision not to seek another term, changes he’s seen during his time in office and more.
Mobile children’s museum ready to serve Doña Ana County
50 Views Windy conditions in Las Cruces Friday afternoon could not stop the excitement of community members in attendance for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Vamos Niños: Play to Learn Mobile Children’s Museum. The 44-foot traveling RV museum offers play-to-learn activities for children and aims to offer family resources along with events with community partners.
Country singer and Las Cruces native Bri Bagwell talks with KRWG Public Media
52 Views Country music singer and Las Cruces native Bri Bagwell recently won big at the 14th Annual T3R Texas Music and Radio Awards, winning her ninth Female Vocalist of the Year award as well as an award for Music Video of the Year for her single, “Trenches”. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Bri about […]
White House officials lobby for Affordable Connectivity Program funding
67 Views The FCC is preparing for an end to its Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). According to Whitehouse officials, the ACP subsidizes the cost of broadband for roughly one in five New Mexicans, and officials are calling for an extension to the program’s funding.
