Fire chief in Texas city hit hard by wildfires dies while fighting a house fire
Views 0 A Texas fire chief whose small town was among the hardest hit last week by historic blazes sweeping across the Panhandle died Tuesday while fighting a house fire, authorities said.
Internet Subsidy Helping 68k Homes Across Southern NM Winds Down
Views 0 LAS CRUCES – A federal initiative helping more than 68,000 low-income homes in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District pay for the internet has begun winding down. That’s after Congress has not renewed funding for the pandemic-relief measure, known as the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Sunland Park fire chief says more resources are needed to address issues at border
Views 0 This week, officials in Doña Ana County say they are working to get a new provider to run the county’s crisis triage center. Meanwhile, advocates and area healthcare providers are working to fill the void left by the center.
School district in Silver City may go to voters with bond question
Views 0 This week, Silver Consolidated Schools looks into a possible bond question, the Silver High band room is named in honor of a former band director who passed away in 2022. Also, Congressman Gabe Vasquez hikes with local organizations to bring awareness to conservation legislation. Nick Seibel with the Silver City Daily Press shares […]
Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin shares with KRWG Public Media how her family was affected by a genetic kidney disease
Views 0 In health news, March is National Kidney Month. Recognizing the importance of kidney health, five-time Olympic gold medalist and retired professional swimmer Missy Franklin recently spoke with Scott Brocato, and shared the story of how her own family has been affected by Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, or ADPKD – including her father.
Native American tribes gain new authority to stop unwanted hydropower projects
Views 0 Federal regulators have granted Native American tribes more power to block hydropower projects on their land after a flurry of applications were filed to expand renewable energy in the water-scarce U.S. Southwest.
Congressman Vasquez discusses plan to ease burden of inflation
Views 0 This week, Democratic U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez announced a plan to help take on rising costs. Anthony Moreno talked with Congressman Vasquez to learn more about his plan.
Legislative session wrap-up with New Mexico lawmakers
Views 0 KRWG’s Jonny Coker is joined by two local New Mexico lawmakers to discuss this year’s 30-day legislative session. Republican Senator Ron Griggs and Democratic Senator Carrie Hamblen answer questions surrounding the state’s budget, paid family medical leave, firearm legislation and more.
Veteran benefits seminar scheduled for Saturday in Lordsburg
Views 0 KC Counts speaks with Sam Jones, outreach specialist with the Las Cruces Vet Center, about connecting veterans in southern New Mexico with benefits they’ve earned.
Candlelight Vigil, Funeral Services set for Fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez
Views 0 The City of Las Cruces announced that a candlelight vigil in Las Cruces and funeral services in El Paso are planned for fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez. The public is invited to attend both events and respectfully pay honor to Officer Hernandez. Plans are in the works to livestream the […]