Scott Brocato

On Thursday, the University Art Museum threw a welcome reception for New Mexico State University's new president, Dr. Valerio Ferme, as he prepares to take the helm at NMSU in January. Scott Brocato had a chance to speak with Dr. Ferme at the reception.

New Mexico State University’s interim Provost Lakshmi Reddi recently announced the appointment of Dr. Enrico Pontelli, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, as the Senior Advisor to the Provost for A.I. Scott Brocato recently spoke to Dr. Pontelli about his new appointment, what it will entail, and why there’s still resistance to A.I. at universities and other educational institutions.

Rus Bradburd coached basketball for fourteen seasons at New Mexico State University and UTEP. He is also the author of five books, including his latest, “Big Time”, about a fictional university that sold its naming rights and more to a beer company just to keep the lights on. In this preview of the latest episode of “In Focus,” airing Thrusday night at 7 during “Newsmakers” on KRWG-TV, Rus discusses "Big Time" with Scott Brocato.

At Tuesday’s Dona Ana County Commissioners meeting, an appeal of an earlier Planning and Zoning Commission decision to deny a zone change in Talavera took center stage. Scott Brocato has more.

The final Las Cruces City Council meeting of 2024 was held Monday afternoon. Scott Brocato was there and has this report.

Mountain View Regional Medical Center’s Dr. Kate Nixon recently represented the field of osteopathic medicine as Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez and the City Council officially proclaimed December 2024 as Osteopathic Medicine Month. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Dr. Nixon about the honor, and what she feels are the benefits of osteopathic medicine.

The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education Tuesday evening approved district-wide boundary changes. Scott Brocato has more.

Last year, a grant from the Southwest Border Cultures Institute gave a boost to support Dr. Julia Smith’s efforts to restore and digitize the films of the late Orville Wanzer, who was an NMSU professor and pioneering filmmaker from the 60s, 70’s, and 80s whose influence helped shape the modern Western. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Dr. Julia Smith, a filmmaker and former NMSU professor of English and Gender & Sexuality Studies, about Orville Wanzer and her efforts to preserve his film legacy.

On the latest episode of “KRWG Music Spotlight”, airing Christmas night at 9 on KRWG-TV, Scott Brocato talks with Las Cruces singer-songwriter Daisy Blue. Daisy discusses how she got into the local music scene through a weekly Open Mic Night, her songwriting process, and her upcoming baby. You can watch the full episode with Daisy Blue Christmas night at 9 on KRWG-TV.

C.W. Ayon is a Las Cruces-based musician, but according to his website, his soul is deeply rooted in the blues and grooves of the Mississippi Hill Country. He will be a guest on “KRWG Music Spotlight”, which you can watch Christmas night at 9:30 on KRWG-TV. Here's a portion of his interview with “KRWG Music Spotlight” host Scott Brocato.