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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.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – We all know there are big changes going on in downtown Las Cruces. But there's "another" part of town that's in for a facelift as well. KRWG's Gary Worth reports on plans by the city and New Mexico State University officials to transform University Avenue into a destination of choice.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – After Governor Richardson's state of the state address yesterday, KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with House Minority Whip Keith Gardner, to get a Republican perspective on the upcoming legislative session.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson delivered his state of the state address yesterday at the opening of the 2009 legislative session. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Governor focused mainly on his economic plan to help the state recover from a substantial budget shortfall.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Thousands of New Mexico homeowners facing foreclosure may be eligible for mortgage loan modifications under a settlement agreement reached between the state Attorney General's office and Countrywide Home Loans. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, more than 8% of Countrywide's mortgage loans in the state are delinquent or facing foreclosure.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The State of New Mexico was recently honored with the 2008 Safety Leadership Award for its continuing efforts to reduce DWI and traffic related fatalities. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, New Mexico was the only state to receive the honor from the American Association of Highway Transportation Officials.

By Fred Martino

Las Cruces – In collaboration with the Center for Natural History Collections at NMSU, KRWG continues our conversations with local experts for the Year of Science, 2009. Today, Fred Martino speaks with Donovan Bailey, an Assistant Professor of Biology at NMSU. Bailey teaches botany, plant evolution, and molecular biology.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Women in the United States have a twelve-percent chance of developing breast cancer during their lifetime according to the National Cancer Institute. Health officials say early detection and treatment will increase the probability of survival, but proper care is often out of reach for many low-income people. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – The El Paso branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has implemented a Las Cruces Student Board of Directors pilot program.

The program offers eight seniors from all four Las Cruces Public high schools a dynamic way to learn about the nation's central bank.

Students will serve on the board through May.

The program is designed to give them a thorough understanding of the Federal Reserve's role in the U.S. economy and experience a unique partnership with banks, businesses and the community.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Several water experts from around the world will meet at New Mexico State University to compare the Rio Grande and the Jordan River. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, they hope to use the information to help deal with common problems.

For more information on the event visit:

http://wrri.nmsu.edu/conf/rgrj/conf.html

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The 2009 New Mexico Legislative Session gets under way today in Santa Fe. During the 60 day session, state lawmakers will be focused primarily on dealing with the large budget shortfall. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with newly elected District 37 Senator Steve Fischmann, about his financial priorities for his first session at the Roundhouse.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – United States Border Patrol agents foiled a drug smuggling attempt in southern New Mexico and secured more than a half-ton of illegal narcotics. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.