Sunland Park fire chief says more resources are needed to address issues at border
547 Views 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
574 Views 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
549 Views 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
573 Views 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
506 Views 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
667 Views 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
525 Views 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
690 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
653 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
582 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.
