The Historic Trost clubhouse in Las Cruces has been demolished
451 Views The historic Trost Clubhouse, built in 1929 in Las Cruces, NM has been demolished. The over 90-year-old building sat abandoned since the golf course and country club closed in 2011. It was designed by the architectural firm Trost & Trost.
New Mexico Legislature votes to block local abortion bans
445 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An initiative that would shore up abortion access in New Mexico amid a flurry of local anti-abortion ordinances cleared a last major hurdle on Tuesday with state Senate approval.
Safety precautions El Paso Electric customers can take during high winds
505 Views The windy season is upon us in the Borderland, with heavy winds causing damage that includes power outages in the area. Scott Brocato spoke with Omar Gallegos, vice-president of transmission and distribution with El Paso Electric, about what they’ve had to deal with and what customers can do during high wind events.
NMSU system ends COVID-19 vaccine, case reporting requirements
543 Views The New Mexico State University system announced Wednesday that it will end its requirement that all employees and students become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment or enrollment. The requirement has been in place since January 2022 for employees and was extended to in-person students in July 2022.
President of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association speaks out about aerial gunning of stray cattle
489 Views Over the weekend, aerial gunning commenced for a second year of stray feral cattle in the Gila Wilderness. Scott Brocato spoke with Loren Patterson, president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, about how he felt about the aerial gunning and what he feels should be the solution to the stray cattle issue.
State Police Investigating OIS Involving Sunland Park Police Department
371 Views Sunland Park, NM – A 42-year-old man died after an officer involved shooting in Sunland Park Thursday night. New Mexico State Police are investigating.
In response to COVID-19, Las Cruces middle schoolers are taking action to improve the air quality of their school
499 Views The story was produced in partnership with the Las Cruces Sun-News as part of the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative, which is covering COVID-19 rebuild with a solutions-based lens. As a disclosure, Diana Alba Soular, the SNMJC editor involved in this project, is a friend and former colleague of Heath Haussamen, who was […]
US gets OK for cattle-shooting operation in New Mexico
460 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Plans by the U.S. Forest Service call for shooting the cattle with a high-powered rifle from a helicopter and leaving the carcasses in the Gila Wilderness. The work is scheduled to begin Thursday. Environmentalists say the cattle are damaging streams and other sensitive areas.
“Billy the Kid Festival” in Las Cruces – Rio Grande Theatre – February 24-26
511 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with the Friends of Pat Garrett Board of Directors members, Karla Steen, and Dan Crow, musical duo “Crow and Karla,” to talk to us about the “2023 Billy the Kid Festival.” Previously known […]
Representatives from New Mexico’s only 24/7 dispensary discuss cannabis-related legislative bills being considered in the Roundhouse
523 Views High Horse Cannabis Company, which opened the first 24-hour drive-through cannabis dispensary in New Mexico last year with their Las Cruces location, is calling on New Mexico legislators to support cannabis consumers by protecting access to cannabis. Scott Brocato spoke with High Horse’s director of public engagement Scott Krahling and brand advocate Nicole […]
