KRWG News This Week – Slow Recovery From Floods; Unemployment rates in Las Cruces exceed the national average

Another busy week of news and we’ve got you covered.

We start with the detailed reporting of the area about flooding in the area. We’ll hear what local officials say about the restoration. And … why you should take out flood insurance, even if you are not in an official flood area.

And … once again, the job market in the Las Cruces area is well behind the average recovery in the rest of the nation. We will hear about an economic report that will be submitted to the city council.

Plus… commentator Walt Rubel’s thoughts on Las Cruces City Council’s decision to impose a mandatory 10 cents fee on paper bags and tracking requirements for retailers in the area. This will begin next year when the city bans plastic bags in most stores.

All of that, plus the week’s other top stories, special reports, and more.