New Mexicans share thoughts on proposed bills to address gun violence in state
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217 Views During this legislative session, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called on state lawmakers to adopt firearm-related bills to address gun violence. As lawmakers debate legislation, some New Mexicans are applauding the effort, while others feel that the legislation will only hurt law-abiding citizens. KRWG’s Jonny Coker has more on the issue.
New Mexico Republicans vie to challenge incumbent senator and reclaim House swing district
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232 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican contenders filed petitions Tuesday to appear on New Mexico’s June 4 primary ballot in hopes of challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and reclaiming a congressional swing seat along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Frank Ray to perform at The Rio Grande Theatre
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290 Views KC Counts talked with the former Las Cruces police officer about becoming a successful musician, what advice he has for young people who want to make music a career, being a girl dad and more.
Senator Mary Jane Garcia Tribute – 1936-2024
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244 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with Christina Chavez-Kelley, one of the nieces of the late Senator Mary Jane Garcia for District 36 in Southern New Mexico, with a tribute to her life and community. Senator Garcia served for […]
NMSU program helps improve the lives of refugees in southern New Mexico
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178 Views The NMSU Afghan Refugee Response Project is a program that helps improve the lives of refugees in southern New Mexico through education and job training. Scott Brocato talked about the program with its founder, Rajaa Shindi; as well one of her students, Said Sadullah Hashimi*, a former Afghanistan army officer who fled his […]
UNM study outlines issues facing Permian Basin oil workers
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300 Views On Tuesday, the University of New Mexico’s Center for Social Policy released a report that focuses on the Latino workforce in the Permian Basin. According to UNM researcher Dr. Gabriel Sanchez, the project aimed to highlight underserved communities within the oil and gas industry.
Spaceport America faces criticism after Virgin Galactic layoffs
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236 Views To the sound of thundering engines and applause from spectators, Virgin Galactic began launching commercial space flights out of New Mexico’s Spaceport America last June. But just months after its first commercial launch, the company announced a series of layoffs, and said it would pause spaceflights in mid-2024 to focus on developing a […]
New procedure to treat enlarged prostate introduced in El Paso
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256 Views A new minimally invasive procedure to treat men with an enlarged prostate has been implemented at an El Paso hospital. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Dr. Jesus Herrera-Murillo, a urologist and physician with Rio Grande Urology and the Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus, about the new procedure.
Latest federal court order favors right to carry guns in some New Mexico public parks
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265 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A U.S. District Court judge is standing by her decision to block portions of a public health order from New Mexico’s governor that would suspend the right to carry firearms in many public parks in the Albuquerque area, with appeals pending before a higher court.
FEMA devotes more resources to outstanding claims filed by New Mexico wildfire victims
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298 Views The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Tuesday that it is devoting more resources to processing outstanding claims filed by victims of the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history.