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By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Two 11-year-old boys have been charged with attempted arson following a Tuesday fire inside Chaparral Elementary School.

The Dona Ana County Fire and Emergency Services Department reported a call from the school just after noon.

The trash-can fire in the third-grade hallway had already been extinguished by school staff when firefighters arrived moments after the call.

No students were injured, but the building was temporarily evacuated as a safety precaution.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – State lawmakers will consider a proposal calling for a tax credit to help New Mexico's chile industry. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, chile experts argue the legislation is critical for their industry's survival.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces – A senate bill calling for an extension of the "Educational Retirees Return-to-Work Program" passed a key committee Wednesday. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, the program which allows retired educators to return to work without penalties, was scheduled to expire in three years.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday all three members of New Mexico's U.S. House Delegation sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to include educational provisions in the final version of the economic stimulus bill sent to President Barack Obama. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Residents around the area woke up to unusually cold weather yesterday morning due to a cold front which moved into the region late Monday night. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has this look at the weather.

By KRWG News

Santa Fe, NM – A bill that would keep domestic violence offenders from becoming police officers in New Mexico has passed the State House of Representatives.
The measure, sponsored by Las Cruces Democratic Representative Nathan Cote, passed the house 63 to nothing.

The bill was amended in the House Judiciary Committee to decrease the ban from lifetime to within three years of a violation.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County Sheriff's Investigators arrested two Anthony women for allegedly carjacking a Lincoln Navigator belonging to a former boyfriend. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA has released new preliminary flood maps for Dona Ana County. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the maps have identified new special flood hazard areas in Dona Ana County as a result of the desertification of some of the Rio Grande levee system.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Today the United States Senate passed their version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by a vote of 61 to 37; with the support of just three Republican Senators. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, New Mexico's Senior Senator Jeff Bingaman says the final bill sent to President Barack Obama is more likely to resemble the Senate's version.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The U.S. State Department says that more than 200 American citizens have been killed in Mexico since 2004; meaning U.S. citizens suffer more unnatural deaths in Mexico than in any other foreign country excluding military combat zones. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Houston Chronicle Reporter Lise Olsen about the issue; Olsen spent the last year and a half researching the deaths of each U.S. citizen killed in Mexico since 2004.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces announced last week that installation has begun on red light and speed enforcement cameras at four intersections within the city. KRWG's Evan Woodward has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University announced last week that more than 30,000 students enrolled at all campuses for the spring 2009 semester, a seven percent increase from last year. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, University officials remain optimistic that despite the tough economic times, student enrollment for the fall semester will still be strong.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – According to a recent study, kids on average spend more than forty hours in front of a television or computer screen each week. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, the unhealthy habit can lead to many problems beyond just adding a few pounds.
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By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – 2/7/09 Glen Cerny speaks with Senator Howie Morales (D) District 28

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Merrie Lee Soules says she hasn't determined if she will ask for a recount in the third district Las Cruces Public School Board race. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.