Four Hikers Rescued from Organ Mountains

258 Views   Four hikers were rescued on Monday from the rough terrain of the Organ Mountains. The Las Cruces Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team and three other rescue teams helped extract the hikers who became stranded on the west face of the Organ Mountains.

Don’t get too excited about those rebates!

251 Views   Commentary by Paul Gessing According to New Mexico’s Tax and Revenue Department rebate checks (or transfers to bank accounts) will be going out at any time during the middle of June. At the Rio Grande Foundation we welcome the $500 or $1,000 (depending on single/married filing status). This is especially true at a […]

FYI+ Provides FREE Summer Meals – June 5-July 14 to youth 1-18 in Doña Ana County

283 Views   Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the Community, host Emily Guerra spoke with Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+), Director of Business & Community Engagement, Jeanne Resendez, about their services to the community. Their Summer Food Service Program begins June 5th through July 14th at over 30 locations […]

Rep. Gabe Vasquez discusses debt ceiling compromise

281 Views   New Mexico Representative Gabe Vasquez recently spoke with Scott Brocato and gave his thoughts on the recent compromise that was reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default, including whether or not he will vote in favor of it.

Office of Natural Resources Trustee finalizes Natural Resource Restoration Plan for injuries caused by 2015 Gold King Mine Release

328 Views   The New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee (ONRT) released the final Natural Resource Restoration Plan # 2 for the 2015 Gold King Mine Release. The final restoration plan commits funding for 10 natural resource restoration projects using $12 million recovered from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EPA contractors for […]

USDA to bring new jobs and improved infrastructure to Rural Partners Network communities

317 Views   The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that they will be helping rural communities across eight states and Puerto Rico address some of their immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth, including areas in New Mexico. Scott Brocato spoke with Xochitl Torres Small, USDA Rural Development Undersecretary, about who will benefit.