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By KRWG News

Las Cruces – New Mexico State University experts say .Chinese medicinal herbs are emerging as an agricultural crop in the U.S.

To help farmers decide if adding the herbs is a viable option .New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Science has developed an online tutorial.

Funded by a USDA grant .the tutorial allows viewers to attend a training program on Asian medicinal herb production and marketing.

The program was taped in Albuquerque in December.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Officials in El Paso, Texas and New Mexico say they're monitoring the outbreak of swine influenza closely, and are taking steps to ensure the safety of their residents. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The United States Environmental Protection Agency or EPA, filed a motion today for a voluntary remand of the air permit issued to the proposed Desert Rock Energy Facility in Northwestern New Mexico. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, this will allow for the agency to reconsider several parts of the permit.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Health officials in New Mexico, swamped with calls about the swine flu have set up a swine flu hotline. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Every Monday on Morning Edition at 7:50am, Fred Martino speaks with Las Cruces Sun News Business Editor Brook Stockberger.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Elisa Cundiff, Outreach Coordinator for the free financial planning website www.justthrive.com Cundiff, who lives in Las Cruces, also discusses common money challenges for people in their 20's and 30's.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week, New Mexico's Senior Senator, Democrat Jeff Bingaman sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, requesting that some of the drug money seized by federal agents be used to improve ports of entry. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Governor Bill Richardson announced Sunday that state health and emergency officials have emergency plans in place, in case New Mexico develops any cases of swine influenza. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the announcement comes after federal officials declared a national public health emergency because of an outbreak of the virus.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – This year the focus of the nation is fixed on promoting sustainability, which many argue will help breathe life to the struggling economy while revitalizing the environment. New Mexico State University joined the national movement declaring 2009 the year of sustainability.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The United States House of Representatives strongly passed the National Water Research and Development Act yesterday by a vote of 413 to 10. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, included in the bill was an amendment from New Mexico's 2nd District Congressman, Democrat Harry Teague.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – During their next meeting, the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners will proclaim April 28th as Post- Traumatic Stress Awareness Day in honor of veterans of the United States Military. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University Associate Professor of English Connie Voisine has been named as a finalist for a national book award from the Los Angeles Times. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Voisine's book entitled, "The Rare High Meadow of Which I Might Dream" is competing against four others for the honor.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County residents no longer have to drive to the County Government Center before burning organic material in their property. This week, county officials stopped issuing burn permits, but as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, open burning laws will still be enforced.

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Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Dr. Connie Falk, Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business at New Mexico State University. They discuss sustainable farming practices.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – The fifth annual White Sands International Film Festival is currently underway featuring many international works as well as local productions. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has the details...