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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Today residents across Dona Ana County have a chance to vote on the quarter percent gross receipts tax increase being proposed by the County Commission. Three quarters of the money generated by the tax would go to help the state construct Spaceport America. But as KRWG's Evan Woodward reports from Precinct 32, so far the voter turnout has been low.

By Yasmin Pinon

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police arrested a Deming man who fled from a traffic stop on Interstate 10. Las Cruces Police Information Officer Dan Trujillo says the Deming man was first pulled over for a speeding violation before leading the officer on a pursuit.

By Yasmin Pinon

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police arrested two men for burglarizing a vehicle during a Sunday mass. Las Cruces Police Information Officer Dan Trujillo says the two men were caught vandalizing a vehicle at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathederal on Espina Street.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – On Tuesday voters in Dona Ana County will have a chance to voice their opinion about the proposed quarter percent Gross Receipts Tax to help fund the construction of Spaceport America. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the issue has stirred a lengthy debate and polarized public opinion.

By Jessica Borchert

3/31/07 – The Las Cruces Police Department has been busy this year keeping Las Crucens safe from drunk drivers. The police have been setting up checkpoints throughout the city to fight DWI. As KRWG's Jessica Borchert reports, A DWI checkpoint on Friday March 16 yielded five DWI arrests alone. Las Cruces Police Department Public Information Officer, Dan Trujillo says these checkpoints catch DWI offenders as well as a few others.

By Charles Winiecki

Las Cruces, NM – This past week, New Mexico senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman introduced bi-partisan legislation which could expand renewable fuels production in the United States. The Biofuels For Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 wants America's renewable fuel supply to quadruple by 2022.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Police have arrested and charged three men in a bizarre crime saga which involves a near fatal stabbing and two burglaries. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, two of the men are being charged with the Elks Lodge break in which occurred earlier this month.

By Jessica Borchert

Las Cruces, NM – The new vaccine to fight Cervical Cancer has become a hot topic in legislation through out the country. As KRWG's Jessica Borchert reports, legislation has passed in New Mexico, but is less successful in neighboring Texas.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana Community College held a symposium on race this week, called 'Confronting Fear of the Other'.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces, NM – A pep rally was held outside the Pan American Center this afternoon to wave goodbye to the New Mexico State University men's basketball team. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, Panamania fans were there to hype up the team on its way to the NCAA tournament.

By Yasmin Pinon

Las Cruces, New Mexico – Senate Bill 464 passed the Senate and is trying to make its way through the House. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, the bill would require sex offenders to stay at least 1000 feet away from schools.

By Jessica Borchert

Las Cruces, NM – The entire New Mexico congressional delegation came together to get supplemental funding for construction projects on Cannon Air Force base's new special operations command mission. As KRWG's Jessica Borchert reports, U.S. Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman asked senate appropriations committee leaders, Thursday to provide money for what Cannon needed.

By Jessica Borchert

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Environment Department has reached a settlement with NASA on hazardous waste violations at the white sands test facility. As KRWG's Jessica Borchert reports, White Sands was issued notices for over 14 violations in may 2004 and february 2006.

By Charles Winiecki

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, the Aggies Men's basketball team gathered at the Stan Fulton Athletic Center on the New Mexico State University campus. They were there to find out who they would be playing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament which starts this Thursday. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports, even though the team knew they were in the tournament, there were anxious moments leading up to the announcement.

By Yasmin Pinon

Las Cruces, NM – After the New Mexico State University men's basketball team cleaned up in the Western Athletic Conference, the team were not the only ones glad it was all now behind them. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, Aggie Vision who has been working endless hours of working cameras, running graphics, and replays, is pretty excited for a brief rest, too.