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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County announced today that their voting machine audit from this month's general election was successful, and the machines which were audited performed within the state's guidelines for accuracy. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Mayra Torres

Las Cruces, NM – The ability of city transit drivers to maneuver around vehicles, traffic and pedestrians is tested almost daily so, it's important for their skills to be fine-tuned. Each year, bus drivers in many communities go through an intense training session aimed at making streets safer and as KRWG's Mayra Torres reports, these so-called "roadeo" events are also pretty fun.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A number of reports have surfaced in the last few days about the possible appointment of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to President-Elect Barack Obama's cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Online Political Journalist Heath Haussamen about what Richardson's departure could mean for New Mexico.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Chair of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents Bob Gallagher will not be reappointed to serve another term. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Governor Bill Richardson announced today that he has made three new appointments to the board who will take over in January.

By Fred Maritno

Las Cruces, NM – Fred Martino speaks with Mickey Curtis, Clinical Director at Families and Youth, Inc. Topics include a discussion of mental health care for young people and the role families and other caregivers play in the treatment process.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – This week, many Americans will likely enjoy large servings of traditional Thanksgiving cuisine with family and friends. However, as KRWG's Sarina Turnbull reports, for many people eating too much food is not exclusive to the holiday season.

By Mayra Torres

Las Cruces,NM – The idea for the Institute which will be located at New Mexico State University was developed after the outgoing U-S Senator gave the University tons of documents he had collected during his lengthy congressional career.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces police arrested a man on several counts of sexual assault following a two week investigation. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – The national collapse of the housing market and downturn in the economy has people rethinking how they spend their money including where they eat. KRWG's Charles Comer has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico officials recently signed an agreement with a non-profit agency to encourage businesses and organizations to hire people with disabilities. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This morning, Las Cruces officials re-signed an agreement which says the city commits to an efficient, pro-renewable energy use policy. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – He was consistently a bestselling author for more than 35 years. His mystery novels were unique - set in the four corners region of New Mexico and Arizona, and noted for the cultural details they provided for the main characters of the books - mainly native Americans. As KRWG's Gary Worth reports, the late Tony Hillerman was also a New Mexico resident who did not hesitate to share his experience with would-be writers in this state.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday New Mexico's Attorney General Gary King filed a motion with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Appeals Board, requesting that it accept new evidence when considering the fate of the proposed Desert Rock Power Plant in Northwestern New Mexico. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, King claims that ozone impacts in the area from the oil and gas industry are significantly higher than the EPA had assumed when it permitted the facility.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Educators in New Mexico hired after July of 2010 may be asked to work a few more years before qualifying for retirement without benefit reductions. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman fielded questions from radio reporters across the state Wednesday morning about the current 'lame duck' session in Congress. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Bingaman who chairs the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources shared his thoughts on the possibility of a taxpayer funded bailout for the troubled American automobile industry.