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The resulting large fire prompted an evacuation order in a village near the Pennsylvania state line. There was no immediate information about what caused the derailment. No injuries were reported.
Regional News
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment Friday of James R. Mountain to lead the department.
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Access to reliable, clean water and basic sanitation facilities on tribal lands remains a challenge across many Native American reservations.
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Chaco has been a focal point of conflict over energy development for multiple presidential administrations.
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A standoff over abortion in politically conservative regions of New Mexico is looming as Democratic state legislators present a bill that would prohibit local governments from interfering with women's access to reproductive health care. The initiative from state House Democrats comes in response to abortion restrictions recently adopted in two counties and three cities in eastern New Mexico.
KRWG News: Latest Stories
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The PowerUp Las Cruces Expo aimed to introduce new, affordable technology in electricity to consumers in the region.
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Jonny Coker spoke with a non-profit and state senator behind the legislation.
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Starting in March, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will end its pandemic-era benefits. Scott Brocato spoke with Karmela Martinez, director of the income support division with the New Mexico Human Services Department, about how that will affect the New Mexicans who have relied on the program.
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KC Counts spoke with Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico, Ken Ferrone, about the local impacts of migration and the necessary change that has been so elusive in the U.S.
National & World News
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The vote cements a shift in the presidential primary calendar that many Democrats have long called for and elevates states with greater diversity and voter access.
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With the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaching, Poland's ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski warns of a prolonged conflict and urges the West to provide Kyiv with more support.
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NPR investigated a practice called a yo-yo sale and found it's hurting car buyers nationwide, tougher rules can make a difference, and the Federal Trade Commission has a chance to crack down.
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The woman was unresponsive, and nurses were unable to detect her breathing. A state agency report found the facility "failed to ensure residents received dignified treatment and care at end of life."
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Political violence has reached a new level in recent weeks after the homes of four democratic officials were attacked in a series of drive-by shootings. KC Counts spoke with Doña Ana County Clerk Dr. Amanda López Askin about the threats of political violence in New Mexico and the ongoing efforts to protect democracy in the state.
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KC Counts will talk with Estela Casas about her career in journalism, her triumph over cancer, and her new book on Newsmakers.
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Mayor Ken Miyagishima reflects on his time in office.
The people and issues in our growing border communities. Fronteras with Anthony Moreno Thursday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 5:30pm, and Sunday at 11:30am on KRWG-TV.
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Kari Bachman, Director of Doña Ana Communities United joins the program to share more about the organization's mission.
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In this episode, we discuss trade and economic development at the border.
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Chuco Relic supports charitable organizations in El Paso, TX.

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