US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow

720 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. government is dedicating $60 million over the next few years to projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to make the river more resilient in the face of climate change and growing demands.
Silver City Report – Candidate forums this week and more

610 Views Nick Seibel, editor and publisher of the Silver City Daily Press, covers the area’s top stories.
State Public Health Veterinarian shares information on HPAI

599 Views KC Counts talks with State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Erin Phipps about highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and its emergence in dairy cows and chickens in New Mexico. Dr. Phipps discusses communication, new science confirming the safety of the milk supply, the disease’s appearances in wildlife, domestic animals, and even people.
Public safety proposals discussed in Las Cruces

537 Views Officials in Las Cruces discuss proposed public safety ordinances in the city. Jonny Coker has more. Also, Scott Brocato talks with Ryan Harper, the White House coordinator for CHIPS implementation, about the act and how it may make a difference in manufacturing jobs in the state.
UPDATE: Multiple injured, one deceased after vehicle crashes into Savers store

591 Views Tuesday’s vehicle crash through the façade of the Savers store on north Main Street in Las Cruces has resulted in the death of one person and injuries to 14 others who were inside the structure, according to a news release from the Las Cruces Police Department.
CHIPS and Sciences Act will create manufacturing and construction jobs in New Mexico

701 Views In Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 700 manufacturing jobs and 1,000 construction jobs will be created thanks to funding from the CHIPS and Sciences Act to complete two fabs focused on advanced packaging. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Ryan Harper, the White House coordinator for CHIPS implementation, about the act and how it will […]
Las Cruces Police Department discusses crime reduction initiatives

537 Views On Thursday, the Las Cruces Police Department held a town hall meeting to give updates on the current crime statistics within the city, and to talk about new strategies to address public safety.
New Mexico employers have the 4th biggest hiring struggle in the U.S.

577 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

477 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

813 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.