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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A 28 year old Deming woman who jumped from a moving vehicle at roughly 45 miles an hour is in stable condition according to the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the woman jumped during a verbal dispute with her husband.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday the Dona County Commission will vote on a resolution to strongly encourage the New Mexico Legislature to pass Domestic Partner legislation'. This would allow for both homosexual and heterosexual couples to register their partnerships and receive all of the benefits and legal obligations granted to married partners in New Mexico. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – 2008 was a big year for Spaceport America. The project received its launch license from the Federal Aviation Administration and Virgin Galactic signed a 20 year lease to operate at the site. As part of KRWG's news coverage in 2009, we will be bringing you monthly interviews with Spaceport America's Executive Director Steve Landeene. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Landeene recently about what's in store for the project this year.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Learning about science can be intimidating for some people.

But a a program tomorrow Wednesday night at New Mexico State University is designed to change that.

It's an evening about atom smashing, the Big Bang and black holes at a level that high school students and the general public can understand.

The New Mexico State University Department of Physics is hosting an evening series for the spring semester to reach out to anyone with an interest in science.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – TAX SEASON IS JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY AND EXPERTS RECOMMEND GETTING AN EARLY START. NEW MEXICANS SHOULD RECEIVE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDING W2'S AND 1099 FORMS FROM THEIR EMPLOYERS BY FEBRUARY FIRST.

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – Several new mexicans including college professors and state officials are hoping to expand the renewable energy sector with help from the proposed federal stimulus package. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – During the current legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers will consider a series of reforms aimed at promoting stronger ethical practices in the state. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the proposals include campaign contribution limits and the creation of an independent oversight committee.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – United States Border Patrol Agents came across a missing Texas woman near Alamogordo yesterday. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, the mentally impaired woman was found dazed and confused on Highway 70.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The initial report issued this week from the office of New Mexico's medical examiner shows that the December 22nd house fire which claimed the life of 66 year old Robert Dooley was an accident. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the medical examiner also believes the Las Cruces man died as a result of smoke inhalation.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – A New Mexico State University faculty member had a chance to conduct research overseas thanks to a Fulbright Scholarship.

Phillip De Leon, a professor in the Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was chosen as a Fulbright Scholar based upon his leadership and academic merit.

He taught and conducted research at the Vienna University of Technology in Vienna, Austria, from August to December.

De Leon taught and researched digital speech processing.

By KRWG News

Vado – A major hay fire in Vado is being allowed to burn itself out, with
supervision by the property owner and the Dona Ana County Fire and
Emergency Service Department.

Damages are now estimated at about $400,000, which includes the replacement costs for two destroyed metal canopies under which the hay was being stored.

The property owner feels certain the fire is the work of an arsonist. The official investigation into the cause continues.

By KRWG News

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of four suspects, who allegedly used a credit card stolen from a vehicle on campus. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of four suspects, who allegedly used a credit card stolen from a vehicle on campus. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The long-term availability of fresh water is a concern to municipalities and state governments in the southwest due to a drought and rapidly growing population. However, as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, some experts say underground water reserves with a high amount of salt may be the answer.