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By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – The NMSU group Organization of AGGIE students inspiring sustainability, better known as Oasis held an event this week, in preparation for Earth Day, next Saturday.

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By Jessica Havstad

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police Investigators are looking for a man, who impersonated a police officer this week, and pulled over a woman driving alone. As KRWG's Jessica Havstad reports, the police department is also reminding motorists of their rights when being pulled over by law enforcement.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – It's hard to resist a Brazilian beat. But can you dance to one? It can be tricky .but fun And as KRWG's Gary Worth reports, a new cross-cultural program at NMSU is making it possible for you to learn.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – It's hard to resist a Brazilian beat. But can you dance to one? It can be tricky .but fun And as KRWG's Gary Worth reports, a new cross-cultural program at NMSU is making it possible for you to learn.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – It's hard to resist a Brazilian beat. But can you dance to one? It can be tricky .but fun And as KRWG's Gary Worth reports, a new cross-cultural program at NMSU is making it possible for you to learn.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – It's hard to resist a Brazilian beat. But can you dance to one? It can be tricky .but fun And as KRWG's Gary Worth reports, a new cross-cultural program at NMSU is making it possible for you to learn.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – It was promoted as a way to get back at the authority figure. New Mexico State University students were given the opportunity to launch a pie at any College Dean of their choice for the price of three dollars. The problem, as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, is that only a couple of college heads showed up for their scheduled pie in the face.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – Governor Bill Richardson signed 113 bills today, including the 2010 budget, and a measure that will reduce state employees' take home pay. KUNM's Jim Williams has more from the capitol.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Military veterans now have a new reason to call New Mexico home. They will only pay in-state tuition when seeking a higher education degree at any of the state's certified institutions. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By KRWG Staff

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday, Governor Bill Richardson signed legislation prohibiting racial and biased-based profiling by law enforcement officers.

The new law makes it illegal for law enforcement officers to investigate anyone relying solely on the person's race, ethnicity, color or national origin among a list of other things.

The proposal was sponsored by State Representative Nathan Cote, of Las Cruces. It also requires the Attorney General to establish independent procedures for investigating any complaints.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A decision reached Monday by the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board concluded that greenhouse gas emissions qualify as pollutants under state law and are subject to regulation. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the decision is being hailed by Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry as historic.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces – Two national Latino organizations initiated a grassroots campaign, this week, aimed at increasing the accuracy of the 2010 census by including traditionally undercounted Latino communities.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – Money for schools, health care centers, green energy projects Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish is touring the state to talk about competitive grants that are available for New Mexico's rural communities as a result of the federal stimulus package. KUNM's Jim Williams spoke with her, and has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Last year, Dona Ana County was among many bond holders with combined losses totaling 100 billion dollars following the collapse of the financial services firm, Lehman Brothers. However, state and local governments may get their money back if a U.S. House proposal is approved.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Every five years, the New Mexico State Water Plan must be updated to factor in any fluctuations in water demand and resource availability. This year the plan will be revised, but before that happens, several public forums are planned to get feedback from residents. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.