Candlelight Vigil, Funeral Services set for Fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez
107 Views 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 […]
Oil and gas producer to pay millions to US and New Mexico to remedy pollution concerns
109 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Texas company has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the federal government and the state of New Mexico to address air pollution concerns in the largest oil and gas producing region in the United States.
Investigation into LCPD officer killed Sunday
102 Views Sunday night, the Las Cruces Police Department announced the loss of Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez, 35, who they say was killed in the line of duty.
New Mexicans share thoughts on proposed bills to address gun violence in state
93 Views During this legislative session, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called on state lawmakers to adopt firearm-related bills to address gun violence. As lawmakers debate legislation, some New Mexicans are applauding the effort, while others feel that the legislation will only hurt law-abiding citizens. KRWG’s Jonny Coker has more on the issue.
New Mexico Republicans vie to challenge incumbent senator and reclaim House swing district
105 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican contenders filed petitions Tuesday to appear on New Mexico’s June 4 primary ballot in hopes of challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and reclaiming a congressional swing seat along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Frank Ray to perform at The Rio Grande Theatre
133 Views KC Counts talked with the former Las Cruces police officer about becoming a successful musician, what advice he has for young people who want to make music a career, being a girl dad and more.
Senator Mary Jane Garcia Tribute – 1936-2024
128 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with Christina Chavez-Kelley, one of the nieces of the late Senator Mary Jane Garcia for District 36 in Southern New Mexico, with a tribute to her life and community. Senator Garcia served for […]
NMSU program helps improve the lives of refugees in southern New Mexico
111 Views The NMSU Afghan Refugee Response Project is a program that helps improve the lives of refugees in southern New Mexico through education and job training. Scott Brocato talked about the program with its founder, Rajaa Shindi; as well one of her students, Said Sadullah Hashimi*, a former Afghanistan army officer who fled his […]
UNM study outlines issues facing Permian Basin oil workers
160 Views On Tuesday, the University of New Mexico’s Center for Social Policy released a report that focuses on the Latino workforce in the Permian Basin. According to UNM researcher Dr. Gabriel Sanchez, the project aimed to highlight underserved communities within the oil and gas industry.
Spaceport America faces criticism after Virgin Galactic layoffs
119 Views To the sound of thundering engines and applause from spectators, Virgin Galactic began launching commercial space flights out of New Mexico’s Spaceport America last June. But just months after its first commercial launch, the company announced a series of layoffs, and said it would pause spaceflights in mid-2024 to focus on developing a […]
