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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Earlier this week students in New Mexico State University's College of Health and Social Services held a protest on campus to raise awareness of what some claim are racist and unfair hiring and firing practices. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the grievances expressed by students center mostly around the dismissal of two minority professors.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM –
Earlier this week Journalist and Pulitzer Prize nominee, Richard Rodriguez, spoke on the campus of New Mexico State University as part of the University Speaker Series. As KRWG's Callie French reports, Rodriguez offered his views on the perceptions of Hispanic Culture in America.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, N.M. – A husband and wife team of faculty members at New Mexico State University's College of Health and Social Services allege racism was behind a decision not to renew their contracts. As KRWG's Sarina Turnbull reports, students from the college are rallying behind their former professors.

By Jim Williams

Albuquerque, NM – The pre-primary nominating conventions are coming up this weekend for both the Republican and Democratic parties in the state. And as was recently reported by independent Albuquerque journalist Dennis Domrzalski, there's a bit of a cloud that continues to hang over them in light of allegations of pressure from candidates to get certain delegates elected. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports, those allegations may be symptoms of a larger problem with how party rules are written.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The National Nuclear Security Administration, or N-N-S-A, is considering changes to the nation's nuclear weapons complex which includes New Mexico's Los Alamos National Laboratory. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the federal agency, within the Department of Energy, says the plan referred to as Complex Transformation is designed to make the nation's weapons program smaller, less expensive, more efficient and safer.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a resolution intended to help resolve a violent land dispute in the Mexican Colonia of Lomas de Poleo, West of Ciudad Juarez. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the Commission is asking Governor Richardson, and New Mexico's two United States Senators for their immediate assistance.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, New Mexico – The bureau of land management's resource advisory council was in Las Cruces this week to meet with Southern New Mexicans. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – Governor Bill Richardson says the state's efforts to fight drunk driving are paying off. The governor said Friday that New Mexico's number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities has fallen to the lowest level in nineteen years. KUNM's Jim Williams has this report.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana county residents will get help paying for prescription drugs with the implementation of the state's first discount card program. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, residents, despite income or insurance status, can use the card.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – Last year, the City of Las Cruces approved the Vistas at Presidio annexation despite heavy opposition. Now, the development agreement signed by the State Land Office and Solo Investments, owned by local developer Phillip Phillipou, is at the center of controversy. As KRWG's Callie French reports, the State Attorney General recently stated that certain portions of the agreement are not authorized by state law.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces,NM – March 4th is not only a big day for presidential candidates, but also for local public official hopefuls in El Paso. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, voters will elect district judges, state representatives and even a United States Senator.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Former President Bill Clinton appeared in El Paso, Texas last night during a rally for his wife, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Clinton made the border city his last stop on a lengthy sweep through South Texas.

By Jessica Borchert

Las Cruces, NM – The international and Border programs at New Mexico State University held an international festival Saturday where over 20 countries were represented. Each country had a booth where they displayed different aspects of their culture. As KRWG's Jessica Borchert reports, the event was both educational and entertaining.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday the Presidential Primaries held in four states could determine the winners of the Democratic and Republican nominations in this years election. Residents in Vermont and Rhode Island, along with those in the key states of Ohio and Texas will have a chance to cast their vote. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with NPR's Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving about the significance of Tuesday's results.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – Loaded weapons are currently prohibited in National Parks: However, United States Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma proposed legislation which would allow loaded weapons.