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By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces, NM – THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, PART OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PLANS TO BUILD A FACILITY TO PRODUCE AND REFINE ALGAL-BASED BIO-CRUDE IN HOPES OF CREATING A GREENER ALTERNATIVE TO PETROLEUM-CRUDE COMMONLY USED TODAY.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Former United States Ambassador Joseph Wilson says the next presidential administration has to increase ties with world leaders and the United Nations. Wilson was in Las Cruces yesterday discussing foreign policy at a benefit dinner for New Mexico State University's Model United Nations Team. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – Any business owner will tell you it's a job with countless challenges but for women who own businesses many have their own set of hurdles to clear. KRWG's Charles Comer has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The state field offices of retiring United States Senator Pete Domenici will close permanently today, in accordance with Senate rules governing the transition of a retiring Senator. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – There's new hope that a little fish, that used to thrive in the Rio Grande, might one day make a big comeback. KRWG's Gary Worth reports on a unique project underway at an unlikely location on the NMSU campus that could decide the fate of the endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's Model United Nation's team is hosting a dinner tonight in Las Cruces to help cover the cost of attending an international competition in China. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the team also hopes to attract future members at the dinner.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Firefighters are mopping up a blaze which was reported early this morning just south of Las Cruces. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, veteran New Mexico Senate Minority Whip Leonard Lee Rawson sent an email to his constituents conceding a fiercely contested race to his Democratic challenger Steve Fischmann. KRWG's Evan Woodward has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This Tuesday, the New Mexico Chile Association asked the state legislature to approve a tax credit for farmers who harvest the state's staple crop. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the association says the incentive is needed to keep the industry from collapsing.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Today the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the implementation of a one-sixteenth percent gross receipts tax, which will fund improvements at the county detention center. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Jim Williams

Albuquerque, NM – A state lawmaker says he'll spearhead an effort to take a close look at the election system used in New Mexico. State Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino, an Albuquerque Democrat, says there are too many questions about how the secretary of state's office contracts out much of the election work done in the state. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – In remembrance of Veterans Day, communities across the country and New Mexico held events honoring the millions of men and women who have served in the United States military. And as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, many people in Las Cruces offered their gratitude to the nation's troops on their own at a local memorial.

By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces, NM – The NMSU Board of Regents Chair Bob Gallagher says the search for New Mexico State University's next president is moving forward despite some setbacks. KRWG's Jamie Palafox has more .

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This Thursday, former United States Ambassador Joseph Wilson will be the Keynote Speaker at a Las Cruces dinner benefitting New Mexico State University's Model United Nations team. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

Ticket Information online at:

http://www.nmsu.edu/~govdept/modelun/a-night-at-the-un.html

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tomorrow is Veterans Day, a Federal and State holiday reserved for honoring our country's veterans. KRWG's Evan Woodward has information about events happening throughout the KRWG listening area.