Couy Griffin encourages Otero County Commission to carry his conservative platform forward and more
676 Views Couy Griffin encourages Otero County Commission to carry his conservative platform forward, several Republicans announce they won’t seek reelection including State Senator Bill Burt, and plans for a new aquatic center expected to cost $12 million.
Oil and gas pollution in New Mexico will be addressed at a panel discussion at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces
2,253 Views On Tuesday night at 7, Tim Davis, a staff attorney with the non-profit environmental organization WildEarth Guardians, will lead a panel discussion about oil and gas pollution in New Mexico at the Rio Grande theatre in Las Cruces. He spoke with KRWG’s Scott Brocato about the discussion and its issues.
Senator Heinrich shares more on border infrastructure and federal investments in southern New Mexico
648 Views Recently, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich talked with KRWG News about his advocacy for an updated port of entry in Santa Teresa. The Senator also shared more about his efforts to get federal investments to southern New Mexico. Anthony Moreno continues his conversation with Senator Heinrich to learn more.
Federal initiative targets infrastructure funding hurdles in rural New Mexico
651 Views Federal officials gathered at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces to meet with local officials and organizations as part of the Rural Partners Network (RPN). The goal of the federal initiative is to help people in rural communities find resources and funding being funneled from the federal government to organizations […]
Heart specialist shares how women can address cardiovascular health
548 Views Dr. Sunil Srinivas M.D. is a cardiovascular medicine specialist with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso He shared with KRWG Public Media some information on how women can address cardiovascular health.
KRWG Public Media wins 8 awards from New Mexico Press Women
452 Views This year, KRWG Public Media was honored with 8 first-place awards for television, radio, digital, and student reporting in this year’s communications contest by New Mexico Press Women.
Concerns over bail reform continue to be voiced in Las Cruces
829 Views Vic Villalobos loves dogs. So much so that his two businesses, Fetching Designs and Las Cruces Dock Diving, are either dog oriented or themed. However, in recent months, Villalobos has experienced some challenges that have left him barking up a storm over property crime.
New Mexico Senator Bill Burt to retire after serving 14 years
699 Views New Mexico Republican State Senator William “Bill” Burt announced his retirement from the Senate Friday after serving 14 years. The District 33 Senator will complete his term through 2024, according to an emailed statement released by the Senate Republican Leadership Office. Senator Burt was appointed to the Senate by former Republican Governor Susana […]
Fire chief in Texas city hit hard by wildfires dies while fighting a house fire
633 Views 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
554 Views 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.
