A Conversation on Voting Rights with Beto O’Rourke
247 Views In this week’s Fronteras: A Changing America, KRWG sits down with former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke to talk about topics covered in his book, “We’ve Got to Try: How the Fight for Voting Rights Makes Everything Else Possible.”
Judge orders federal agents to stop cutting Texas razor wire for now at busy Mexico border crossing
300 Views McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge Monday ordered Border Patrol agents not to interfere with razor wire that Texas installed at a busy crossing for migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border, ruling that the barrier can only be cut to provide aid during medical emergencies.
Teacher Pipeline, a new program in the New Mexico State University School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership, addresses teacher vacancy issue
230 Views According to a report by NMSU’s Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center, New Mexico is now seeing a 9% increase in teacher vacancies this year compared to last year. Scott Brocato spoke with Rick Marlatt, director of NMSU’S School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership, or TPAL, about how that program […]
Australian hydrogen company outlines US expansion in New Mexico, touts research
260 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An Australia-based company plans to build a campus in New Mexico to expand its research into hydrogen fuel as a heat source for industry, touting a proprietary chemical process without greenhouse gas emissions.
Renewed public health order targets rising congenital syphilis cases
252 Views In health news, the New Mexico Department of Health is addressing the rising threat of congenital syphilis by renewing and updating an ongoing public health order. Scott Brocato spoke with Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer with the NMDOH, about the health order and the rise of congenital syphilis cases in New Mexico.
Most in the US see Mexico as a partner despite border problems, an AP-NORC/Pearson poll shows
221 Views MIAMI (AP) — Most people in the U.S. see Mexico as an essential partner to stop drug trafficking and illegal border crossings, even as they express mixed views of Mexico’s government, according to a new poll.
Local officials share concerns about southern border with Congressman Gabe Vasquez
339 Views Recently, U.S. Representative for New Mexico Gabe Vasquez hosted a virtual forum with local leaders to discuss the current situation at the border, and how it is impacting local communities.
NMSU professor planning an experimental event for the annular solar eclipse Saturday
218 Views The annular solar eclipse will be taking place this weekend. What is the significance of an annular solar eclipse, and how often does it occur?
A Partnership in Las Cruces Feeds the Hungry for 31 Years
305 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with The Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces artist and volunteer, Vickie Morrow, and El Caldito Soup Kitchen volunteer, Terry Frank, about the 31st Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Friday, October 13th from 11a.m. to 2p.m. […]
Concerned residents share input with Las Cruces Police Department
315 Views The Las Cruces Police Department recently began hosting in-person and online forums for the community, giving updates on the status of crime trends in the city. At the update, Las Cruces Police Department Interim Chief Jeremy Story said addressing crime needs a multi-faceted approach.
