Understanding guaranteed basic income in Las Cruces
526 Views This week, we get a better understanding of the guaranteed basic income project in Las Cruces. KRWG’s Jonny Coker spoke with City Councilor Johana Bencomo and Dr. Michelle Saenz-Adames, CEO of Jardin de los Niños to learn more. Also, Dr. Rolando A. Flores Galarza, Dean of the NMSU College of ACES offers an […]
Deutsche Bank pledges nearly $5 million to help combat human trafficking in New Mexico
608 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Deutsche Bank pledged nearly $5 million in funding Thursday to help combat human trafficking in New Mexico, the bank announced in a joint statement with Attorney General Raúl Torrez.
The Epiphany: Dia de Los Reyes Nativity Event – January 6, 2024
621 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, Host Emily Guerra spoke with Historic Mesquite District resident, Faith Hutson, about “The Epiphany: Dia de Los Reyes Nativity Event” hosted with her husband, John Verploegh, at their home, 706 B South Mesquite Street, Las Cruces, NM, from 12 […]
Kill steps down at New Mexico State, Sanchez elevated to head coach
642 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State football coach Jerry Kill is stepping down after two successful seasons and will be replaced by receivers coach Tony Sanchez. Kill, who had health issues at a previous stop, announced his decision on Saturday.
Las Cruces sees rise in unlawful fentanyl use
851 Views Since the beginning of the opioid epidemic in 2015, more than 325,000 people have died due to opioid overdoses with the majority of those being from fentanyl. Illegal fentanyl is typically smuggled across the US-Mexico border putting New Mexico on the frontlines. The state, which has already faced issues with drug abuse, ranks […]
Monday’s Las Cruces city council meeting was the final one for Mayor Ken Miyagishima
464 Views Monday’s Las Cruces City Council meeting was the final one for longtime mayor Ken Miyagishima. During the meeting, District 6 councilor Yvonne Flores presented the mayor with a proclamation.
How New Mexicans can keep fed and warm this El Nino winter
620 Views In health news, many New Mexican families are concerned with how they will keep warm and put food on the table through the upcoming winter months. Scott Brocato spoke with Karmela Martinez, director of the Income Support Division at the New Mexico Health and Services Department, about programs that will help those families.
New Mexico lawmakers ask questions about spending by university president and his wife
665 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard was peppered with questions about spending on overseas trips and his wife’s use of a university credit card during a hearing Wednesday before a group of powerful lawmakers.
Local food truck owner shares more about popular sweet tamales
621 Views Xanthe Phillips, owner of Xanthe’s Greek Grill food truck shares how she makes tamales with KRWG Public Media student employee Kienna Rodriguez.
14th Chanukah on the Plaza 2023 draws large crowd
666 Views The crowd who gathered at Plaza de Las Cruces for this fourth day of Chanukah was in a celebratory mood on a cool and sunny Sunday. The 14th annual Chanukah on the Plaza was sponsored by Chabad of Las Cruces, whose Rabbi, Bery Schmuckler, described how it has evolved over the years from when […]
