Former NMSU basketball players speak on hazing and sexual assault allegations
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462 Views A press conference was held by former NMSU basketball players and their attorneys outside of NMSU’s Pan American Center. A civil lawsuit was filed last month that alleged that Shakiru Odunewu and William Benjamin Jr. were sexually assaulted by older players while playing for the school’s basketball program, and the school failed to […]
Local organization helps provide shoes for student athletes in need
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417 Views Smoove Kicks, Inc continues to encourage student athletes in the area in need to participate in sports by providing shoes or league fees. KRWG’s Kienna Rodriguez talks with Brian Harrison with the group to learn more about the work they do.
Groups criticize governor’s climate vetoes
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368 Views KC Counts talks with Lucas Herndon about the measures vetoed his group and others think would make meaningful climate progress.
Abortion-ban ordinances gain ground in New Mexico
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497 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A small New Mexico town near Albuquerque adopted an ordinance Wednesday aimed at blocking the distribution of abortion medication or supplies by mail, extending a wave of local government restrictions on abortion.
Sunland Park Mayor discusses cannabis, border issues, and economic development
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439 Views KC Counts talks with Javier Perea about the impact cannabis sales have had on the community and more.
Residents of Las Cruces chronicle their struggle to find affordable housing
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454 Views Rebecca and Jared are both residents of Las Cruces, and recently found housing through Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, a nonprofit that aids individuals experiencing homelessness in the community. After six months of being unhoused, Rebecca said that she is grateful for the assistance, but more needs to be done on a legislative […]
Utah is in a state of emergency as melting snow is likely to cause months of flooding
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500 Views A state of emergency was issued in Utah on Tuesday after record levels of snow have started to melt, causing flooding, Gov. Spencer Cox said. The melting could continue for months and cause events, such as avalanches, landslides, mudslides and rockslides, the memo said.
Las Cruces 5th grader sees bill signed into law
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528 Views Braden McIntosh, a Las Cruces fifth-grader, hopes more youth will benefit from programs through the Department of Game and Fish. His bill, SB392, was signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Braden, his mother Jaylene, and his sister Adaline talk with KC Counts about the homework assignment that turned into a real-world […]
Tribal colleges tap US energy funds to build ‘living labs’
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521 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Tribal colleges and universities around the U.S. will be able to tap nearly $15 million in grant funding to boost clean energy development as part of the federal government’s latest investment in creating more reliable and sustainable electricity generation for Native American communities.
A look at the first year of legal adult-use cannabis sales in New Mexico
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482 Views This week, former New Mexico Congresswoman Yvette Herrell announces she is running again for the Second Congressional District seat. Also, KC Counts talks to Ben Lewinger Executive Director of the New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce about the first year of legal adult-use cannabis in the state.